Prüfungsvorbereitung: dictation, listening comprehension (Edexcel)
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can transcribe text and complete exam-style listening questions, understanding German speakers talking on a range of topics.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- It is important to have a firm knowledge of sound-symbol correspondance to transcribe spoken German in a dictation.
- The most important thing for successful listening is a secure knowledge of vocabulary.
- As well as a broad vocabulary, prediction and being aware of distractors and synonyms are useful listening strategies.
Keywords
SSC - sound-symbol correspondence
Prediction - strategy that involves anticipating what the answers might be by listing German words or phrases
Synonym - word that has the same or very similar meaning to another word
Distractor - incorrect but plausible answer option in reading / listening tasks, designed to test your attention to detail
Common misconception
I can rely on strategies like prediction and avoiding distractors to successfully complete all listening comprehension questions.
Whilst strategies such as prediction and avoiding distractors are very helpful, the single most important factor in successfully answering listening questions is having a secure knowledge of vocabulary
Teacher tip
The dictation learning cycle contains tasks for both Foundation and Higher tiers; both are included in the video. The listening learning cycle contains tasks for Foundation, Foundation/Higher and Higher tiers.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the German and English.
Q2.Match the German and English.
Q3.Match the German and English.
Q4.Order the words to say: 'we camped there for one night'.
Q5.Write in German: 'a flight to Africa'.
Q6.Write in German: 'a successful role model'.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the most important factor for success in the listening exam?
Q2.Match the words and missing sounds.
Q3.Match the German and English.
Q4.Write in German: 'I wear a red hat'.
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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