Initiate and participate in sustained interactions, using informative and descriptive language to share, compare and justify personal opinions about aspects of childhood, teenage life and relationships, for example, Als ich zehn Jahre alt war spielte ich oft mit Holzblöcken, nun lerne ich Mathematik. In der Zukunft möchte ich Architekt werden; Es ist kompliziert, ein Teenager zu sein, weil ...; Es gefällt mir Teenager zu sein, weil ich selbständig sein kann; Du solltest mit deinem Freund sprechen, weil ... ; Was würdest du an meiner Stelle machen? Ich streite oft mit…
(ACLGEC171)

Engage in shared activities such as planning and managing activities, events or experiences, exchanging resources and information, for example, plan a display or performance to illustrate their memories of aspects of their childhood or organise a forum to raise awareness of issues of interest to teenagers
(ACLGEC172)

Analyse ideas and information from a range of texts related to aspects of their personal and social worlds and identifying context, purpose and intended audience
(ACLGEC174)

Convey information and ideas and offer their own views on texts related to aspects of their personal and social worlds, using appropriate formats and styles of presentation
(ACLGEC175)

Discuss how imaginative texts reflect German cultural values or experiences through structure, language and mood, to build action, develop character and position the reader/audience
(ACLGEC176)

Create and present imaginative texts designed to engage different audiences that involve moods and effects, for example, poems, songs, monologues or dialogues, animated stories or short films
(ACLGEC177)

Translate and interpret a range of texts and discuss how to convey concepts that do not translate easily across different linguistic and cultural contexts
(ACLGEC178)

Monitor language choices when using German, considering their own and others’ responses and reactions in intercultural communication, questioning assumptions and values and taking responsibility for modifying language and behaviours in relation to different cultural perspectives
(ACLGEC180)

Investigate and share family and cultural traditions and experiences, considering how these have shaped and continue to shape personal and cultural identity
(ACLGEC181)