Level 3 German

Year 13 German is the final stage of language learning at Pakuranga College and is intended for students who have typically studied German from Year 10 through to Year 12. This advanced course builds on prior knowledge and prepares students to communicate with greater fluency, accuracy, and independence across a wide range of real-world and abstract topics.

It encourages students to express and justify their opinions, engage critically with different perspectives, and interact confidently in spoken and written German. The course also strengthens cultural understanding and global awareness.

Language Level Expectations - To succeed in this course, students are expected to demonstrate:

• A solid command of German grammar and sentence structure, including correct word order and case usage

• Mastery of all common tenses (present, perfect, simple past, future, pluperfect) and the most frequently used 150 verbs

• Familiarity with different moods: indicative, subjunctive (Konjunktiv II), imperative, and conditional

• A broad and flexible vocabulary base across a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts

• The ability to write extended, opinion-based texts with minimal external support

• The ability to understand and respond to longer spoken and written texts, including news articles, podcasts, reviews, and opinion pieces

Course Themes and Topics - Themes may vary each year but often include personally meaningful and socially significant topics such as:

• Cultural identity and migration

• The impact of technology and social media

• Global environmental issues

• Youth culture, health, and wellbeing

• Education systems and future pathways

• Contemporary issues in German-speaking countries

This course not only supports students in gaining their NCEA Level 3 qualification, but also equips them with advanced communication skills, intercultural competence, and a global outlook. It provides a strong foundation for tertiary study and future careers in fields such as diplomacy, international business, tourism, teaching, and translation.