Teaching resources for GCSE and A Level German
Engaging and interactive resources for GCSE and A Level German. These are free and can be downloaded for use in the classroom with intermediate German speakers.
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GCSE resources
"This resource covers body parts and illnesses, how to give instructions using the imperative (keeping safe during Covid-19), and information about MSF’s work worldwide during the pandemic. These resources were produced at the start of the pandemic, so it may be an interesting way to look back at how the situation was developing at the time.
The resource has been created by Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) using our authentic materials. Teachers are encouraged to review and select content and activities to best match their students’ needs. "
"This resource covers social issues and the international and global dimension within the context of World Refugee Day, looking at the experiences of refugees and victims of gang violence. It is suitable for foundation, higher, or mixed-tier classes.
The resource has been created by Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) using our authentic materials. Teachers are encouraged to review and select content and activities to best match their students’ needs. "
This resource is about donating at Christmas rather than giving gifts, and how donations can help humanitarian organisations such as MSF. It is designed for GCSE students, but could also be used as an introductory task for A-Level students on the topic of Feste und Traditionen – ihre soziale und wirtschaftliche Bedeutung heute.
The resource has been created by Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) using our authentic materials. Teachers are encouraged to review and select content and activities to best match their students’ needs.
This resource is primarily designed for the foundation writing paper, however it can also be used as practice for the speaking paper task on describing a photo (foundation and higher). It revises and introduces key vocabulary to describe six photos and can be used for both old and new GCSE specifications. It is ideal for revision, homework, cover work or independent study, and is also available in French and Spanish. The resource has been created by Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) using our authentic materials. Teachers are encouraged to review and select content and activities to best match their students’ needs.
This resource is designed to provide practice for the speaking paper read aloud task. The first activity revises pronunciation of key letters and letter combinations. There are then nine texts to read aloud from three different topic areas relevant to MSF’s work – healthy living and lifestyle, education and work, and the environment and where people live. Each is approximately 30 words long. It is ideal for revision, homework, cover work or independent study, and is also available in French and Spanish.
The resource has been created by Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) using our authentic materials. Teachers are encouraged to review and select content and activities to best match their students’ needs.
A Level resources
The texts in this resource are based on news articles about three different topics linked to MSF’s current work. For each topic, there are two exam-style texts of approximately 100 words (one in English and one in German) to translate into the opposite language. It is designed to be used for Year 13 translation and exam practice, and is ideal for revision, homework, cover work or independent study.
Although it does not match any exam board specifications as it is not linked to a German-speaking country, it could be used more broadly to develop vocabulary and skills linked to the themes of Multiculturalism in German-speaking society (AQA) and German immigration and multicultural society (Edexcel). This resource is also available in French and Spanish.
The resource has been created by Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) using our authentic materials. Teachers are encouraged to review and select content and activities to best match their students’ needs.
This resource is based on a new project MSF is working on to fight arboviruses such as dengue and malaria. The key idea is that mosquitoes don’t just spread diseases – they can also be used to stop disease transmission! It includes exam-style questions and is ideal for revision, homework, cover work or independent study.
Although it does not match any exam board specifications as it is not linked to a German-speaking country, it could be used more broadly to develop a wide range of vocabulary and skills for dealing with unfamiliar texts. This resource is also available in French and Spanish.
The resource has been created by Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) using our authentic materials. Teachers are encouraged to review and select content and activities to best match their students’ needs.
The texts in this resource are based on interviews with members of the LGBTQI+ community who MSF has worked with in a variety of programmes and examines the importance of inclusive healthcare for the LGBTQI+ community. It includes exam-style questions and is ideal for revision, homework, cover work or independent study. It was created to mark Pride month but can be used at any time.
Although it does not match any exam board specifications as it is not linked to a German-speaking country, it could be used more broadly to develop vocabulary and skills linked to the themes of Aspects of German-speaking society (AQA) and Artistic culture in German-speaking countries (Edexcel).
The resource has been created by Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) using our authentic materials. Teachers are encouraged to review and select content and activities to best match their students’ needs.
This resource is designed to help students learn and practise key vocabulary linked to immigration/migration, and practise key exam skills such as reading and translation. It is ideal for revision, homework, cover work or independent study.
Although it does not match any exam board specifications as it is not linked to a German-speaking country, it could be used more broadly to develop vocabulary and skills linked to the themes of Multiculturalism in German-speaking society (AQA) and German immigration and multicultural society (Edexcel). This resource is also available in French and Spanish.
This resource is designed to help students learn and practise key vocabulary linked to immigration/migration, and practise key exam skills such as reading and translation. It is ideal for revision, homework, cover work or independent study. Although it does not match any exam board specifications as it is not linked to a German-speaking country, it could be used more broadly to develop vocabulary and skills linked to the themes of Multiculturalism in German-speaking society (AQA) and German immigration and multicultural society (Edexcel). This resource is also available in French and Spanish. The resource has been created by Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) using our authentic materials. Teachers are encouraged to review and select content and activities to best match their students’ needs.
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