Our approach
Our approach to teaching German prioritises active participation and effective communication.
We provide each pupil with the tools they need to flourish in a learning environment that’s challenging and fun. They learn to adapt to diverse environments, develop clearer communication skills and problem-solving capabilities.
The German curriculum
The curriculum plunges pupils into the language and culture through activities and hands-on learning. It focuses on developing essential language skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and developing cultural understanding and appreciation.
Beyond Bryanston
The language skills and cultural understanding our pupils cultivate unlock a world of opportunities. Universities and employers value German language skills, making our pupils sought-after candidates in today’s competitive job market.
Many of our pupils continue their German language journey at university, pursuing German studies, linguistics, international relations, marketing, or business degrees.
Others pursue international opportunities, with internships or work experience in German-speaking countries. This can lead them towards careers in translation and interpretation, business, and diplomacy.
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Our staff
Our modern foreign language department has a long-standing history of teaching German and it’s highly regarded as a challenging and fulfilling subject at Bryanston.
We are fortunate to have native German speakers to enrich lessons with valuable insights into cultural and linguistic nuances.
Her colleagues in the German department have wide interests and linguistic abilities – including modern Greek – and expertise in supporting neurodiverse pupils, in dyslexia awareness and advanced educational studies.
