Recognise examples in spoken German of variation in features, such as pronunciation, rhythm and stress, and the use of contractions

Compare punctuation rules in English and German, considering aspects, such as the functions of commas, the style of quotation marks for direct speech and the writing of numbers less than one million as one word

(ACLGEU029)

Generate language for a range of purposes in spoken and written texts, by extending understanding and use of context-related vocabulary and elements of the German grammatical system, including:

• understanding the relationship between gender, article, case and the adjectival ending, for example, Mein Freund hat lange, schwarze Haare und trägt einen kleinen Ohrring.; Es gibt kein groβes Einkaufszentrum in dieser Stadt.
• using possessive adjectives in nominative and accusative cases, for example, Unsere Familie fährt jeden Sommer nach Victoria.
• comparing the meanings and use of the German modal verbs with their English equivalents, for example, Wir müssen eine Schuluniform tragen.; Man darf hier nicht essen.; Du musst das nicht essen.
• describing past events and experiences in the present perfect and simple past tenses using a limited range of common verbs, including sein and haben, for example, Ich bin allein nach Albany gefahren.; Ich habe ein neues Kleid im Internet gekauft.; Als ich in Österreich war, hatte ich den Schnupfen.; Ich konnte gestern nicht mitkommen.
• using more coordinating and subordinating conjunctions, such as denn, sondern, bis, während, als
• noticing that some verbs can be combined with a separable or inseparable prefix which alters the meaning, for example, Er kommt um 17.15 Uhr.; Kommst du mit?; Ich bekomme manchmal Geld zum Geburtstag.
• giving instructions by applying the different forms for single/plural addressees and informal/formal register, for example, Mach dein Buch zu, Angela!; Freunde, helft mir!; Machen Sie das Fenster bitte zu, Frau Berger!
• linking and sequencing events and ideas using a range of cohesive devices, including adverbs dann, früher, danach, vorher, and common subordinating conjunctions als, dass, obwohl, wenn, weil, usually with the subordinate clause after the main clause
• asking and answering questions using a range of interrogatives, including warum to elicit reasons and wozu to clarify purpose
• using the present tense + an adverb to indicate the future, for example, Morgen fährt er nach Bamberg.
• describing current, recurring and future actions using regular, irregular, modal, separable and inseparable verbs, for example, Er sieht viel fern.; Ich muss meine Hausaufgaben machen.; Morgen ist unser letzter Schultag.
• using the ‘verb as second element’ and the subject-time-object-manner-place (STOMP) word order rules for main clauses
• beginning to use accusative and dative prepositions, for example, Das Eis ist für mich.; Ich komme aus Australien.; Der Junge geht zum Bahnhof.

Continue to build metalanguage to talk about vocabulary and grammar concepts

(ACLGEU030)

Apply understanding of the interrelationship between text structures and language features to different types of texts, including simple narrative, informative and persuasive texts

(ACLGEU031)

Analyse how German is used in varying ways to achieve different purposes

(ACLGEU032)

Understand that language has power and changes over time as a result of influences, such as contact with other languages, globalisation and new technologies and knowledge

(ACLGEU033)

Explore the ways in which language and culture are used to establish relationships, indicate social values and enhance intercultural exchange

(ACLGEU034)

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