Ease in the usage of grammatical construction and varied vocabulary on topics of literary interpretation and personal, everyday experiences. IB Diploma candidates will be tested in oral proficiency as well as the skills of reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Some of the oral exercises will be taped for external assessment, as will a sampling of written production. Classes will be conducted in French. Basic everyday vocabulary and simple grammatical structures are introduced.
Cultural awareness is emphasized through the study of various aspects of life in Germany.
Oral self-expression is encouraged through personalized conversation exercises. More complex grammatical structures are studied and the scope of vocabulary is expanded. Cultural awareness continues through the study of German-speaking nations. Emphasis continues to be placed on vocabulary, conversation, grammar, writing and cultural awareness. 4 presents a review and refinement of grammatical structures and an introduction to German literature.