Willkommen to the German Department at Rooks Heath!

At Rooks Heath, we are proud to offer our students the opportunity to study German, a language that is highly valued in the global job market, particularly in the technology and science sectors. We offer German from Year 7 to Year 11, with students being taught in mixed-ability classes to cater to all learning styles and needs.

On entry to Year 7, students may choose either two from the following: French, German and Latin or may be selected for Mandarin.  

Our aim is to help students build practical language skills that will allow them to use German confidently in real-life situations. In addition to language proficiency, we encourage students to develop an appreciation for languages, different cultures, and the process of language learning itself. Studying a foreign language equips students with valuable transferable skills, such as problem-solving, the ability to infer and deduce meaning, memory techniques, and independent learning. These skills are highly sought after by employers in today’s competitive global market. Therefore, studying German provides students with not only a qualification but also an essential life skill.

Throughout Key Stage 3, students will strengthen their listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills through a wide variety of engaging activities. These include oral work, pair and group tasks, role-play dialogues, interactive vocabulary games, singing songs, and celebrating German cultural events. Students will also have access to interactive online resources such as languagesonline.org.uk, Memrise, and BBC Bitesize to enhance their language practice outside the classroom.

Our bespoke curriculum blends textbooks with authentic resources and custom-made worksheets to create an enriching and dynamic learning experience. We also support students through Homework Club, where they can receive additional help with their studies.

German students at Rooks Heath work on engaging projects such as Meine Familie, Meine Stadt, Meine Schule, and Projekt Deutschland, which help to develop both their language skills and cultural understanding.

We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant and thriving German department!