Not long to go!  German language VCE students all over Victoria will sit their written German exam on Tuesday, 21 November.Here are some tips, which help you to prepare last minute style.1. Try to cramp in as many practise exams as possible. You find the entire German exams including the audio files on the VCAA website. What a great resource that is. When tutoring VCE students at Language Excellence I am always surprised how little students actually use this wealth of training material. It's comprehensive and it's FREE!Past German Exams2. Have a little checklist prepared in your head for proofreading at the end of your exam. Try to finish 5-10 minutes earlier to allow some time for proofreading. Go through your texts and start looking for mistakes from the easiest (noun capitalisation, number, verb position) to the more difficult (gender, prepositions) and if you have some time left, see where you can improve your style.The checklist should contain the following:
- word order, verb position, coordinating, subordinating clauses
- verbs agree with their grammatical subjects
- prepositions (Dativ, Accusative, Genitive, Two way)
- tenses, haben vs sein for Perfect forms (ich bin gefahren/ ich habe gegessen)
- article declension when using direct, indirect, possessive object
Please note; this list is by no means complete. Work out your personal checklist. You know best where you make mistakes and what to look out for.For last minute help, proofreading, working on style etc. contact Sibylle on 0431 666039 to book a private emergency class. We will have a chat on the phone first where you can outline your problems and a personalised session will be prepared for you.You can also book a Skype class if your tight schedule does not allow you to travel to Language Excellence in St Kilda of if you live to far away.
