German 3: Independent Language
Advance Fluency through Academic and Real-World Expression
High School · 1.0 Credit · World Languages Curriculum
German 3: Independent Language develops higher-level skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing with a focus on confident expression across academic, cultural, and everyday topics.
Students deepen their grammar mastery, expand vocabulary, and improve fluency through articles, essays, debates, and thematic discussions.
Authentic materials and culturally embedded content challenge learners to interact in more spontaneous and complex ways while preparing for real-life language use and exams.
German 3 empowers students to express independent thoughts clearly, argue opinions, and understand various perspectives in the German-speaking world.
Grade Level: 11
Credits: 1
Delivery Format: Live Online (1:1 or Small Group)
Duration: Full Academic Year (194 instructional days)
Instructional Language: English / Multilingual
German III supports students in reaching a more independent level of language use. Emphasis is placed on fluency, precision, and the ability to understand and discuss more complex topics. Students strengthen their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through the exploration of authentic materials, current events, interviews, and thematic units such as identity, environment, technology, and global youth culture. Students work toward CEFR B1–B2 proficiency with exposure to formal and informal registers.
Core Academic Content
Complex sentence structure and clause usage
Present, past, and future tense narratives
Opinion essays and text summaries
Debates on social, cultural, and ethical topics
Interpreting articles, short stories, and reports
Instructional Framework
Academic and communicative language integration
CEFR B1–B2 language outcomes
Project-based and thematic instruction
Expanded use of German-language media and news
Structured support for essay writing and presentation
Key Academic Competencies
Composing formal and informal written texts
Summarizing and paraphrasing German texts
Managing extended conversations and interviews
Analyzing perspectives and drawing conclusions
Expanding vocabulary across academic domains
Reading and Resource List
"Themen aktuell 3" textbook and workbook
German youth literature and nonfiction excerpts
Video interviews and thematic podcasts
News and editorial articles from Deutsche Welle
Assessment Structure
Written reflections and text-based essays
Recorded oral arguments and presentations
Multi-source reading comprehension assessments
Group discussions and peer feedback projects
Final portfolio aligned to CEFR B1–B2 competencies