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MFL German at key stage 3    (Year 8)

Unit 8: Essen und Feiertage

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About this unit

About the unit

In this unit pupils learn about German celebrations, including the food and drink consumed. They compare differences between here and there. They learn to use more complex sentences.

New language content:

  • mögen
  • introduction to subordinate clauses with weil
  • für + accusative
  • concept of future with present tense

New contexts:

  • food and drink
  • festivals and special occasions
  • presents and shopping

Alternative contexts: eating out.

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. Likes and dislikes in food and drink
2. Understanding menus and choosing food
3. German celebrations
4. Buying presents/using a dictionary/using the present tense to express future intention
5. Applying the knowledge, skills and understanding of the unit