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MFL German at key stage 3    (Year 8)

Unit 7: Städte und Länder

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About this unit

In this unit pupils learn about the features of Germany and other countries where German is spoken. They also learn to communicate on the subject of 'finding your way', including places in a town and directions.

New language content:

  • countries and languages
  • introduction to simple adjectival agreement (nominative and accusative)
  • prepositions with accusative
  • imperative
  • more on prepositions with accusative or dative

New contexts:

  • the geography of Germany
  • compass points
  • places in a town
  • directions

Alternative contexts: weather, holidays, visits abroad.

This unit is expected to take 12-15 hours.


Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. Countries
2. German border countries, Länder and cities/points of the compass
3. Making adjectives agree
4. Describing the natural environment
5. Describing places in the UK
6. Places in a town/the dative
7. Asking and giving directions
8. Prepositions taking both dative and accusative
9. Dealing with the unfamiliar
10. Applying the knowledge, skills and understanding of the unit