Revision map

Year 11, you NEED this in your lives!  Without a lot of time or effort, you can create your own revision map for any number of GCSE German topic areas here:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maps/index.shtml


Use these revision maps to record new vocabulary as you attempt the reading and listening activities on the BBCBitesize German section.  Come and see me if you wish to print the finished article at school.  

Music review

Listen to these two German songs and write a short review in German (this is no.7 on your Takeaway Homework card!).  You could comment on what the music sounds like, your impression of the video or what you think of the lyrics.  

Both songs have something in common - this is in the message of the songs. However, the bands are quite different.  Bonus point to anyone who tells me what this difference might be in their next German lesson! :) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnA5WG39eJ8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-w0-lZldWA

Snappy revision bursts using GUT and ZUT.

Don't forget to make the most of GUT (if you are learning German) and ZUT (if you are learning French!).  Whether you are in the IT room at lunchtime or you just want  a quick refresh of your current German or French topic the night before your next MFL lesson, you can have a go at some of the games and puzzles on this revision website. Remember though, if using this site before 4pm you will need to log on using your username and password. Ask your MFL teacher(s) for this if you don't know it yet.  Here's a reminder of the link:

http://gut.languageskills.co.uk/index.html 

It doesn't harm to revise the key vocabulary of any topic, even if you don't have a vocabulary test coming up; you might not realise it yet, but a quick vocab blast on GUT or ZUT could give you the LINGUISTIC KNOWELDGE that enables you to answer an extra question (and therefore a team-point!) in your next MFL lesson!  

Practice makes perfect!

So you mum, dad, siblings and pets don't speak German or French?  You don't need to worry, as you can ask questions, learn vocabulary or practise a speech in front of anyone... or anything!  Why not give a family member a card or piece of paper with the language you are trying to learn in German/French and in English?   You could highlight the areas of language you want to learn most urgently, so that they can listen out for those key words.  This way they will be able to check if you have said the word in the right place and (if you have provided them with an English version!) will be ready to quiz you on the English vocabulary too.  

Some say that even the world's biggest leaders practise their important speeches in front of  the mirror before they are faced with expectant crowds.  If this isn't your style, then there are more creative ways of finding someone to talk 'at', if you use your imagination!  Some of you might remember the famous 'Georg' from your very first German lesson: