309 - German

Composition and Grammar
(1) Knowledge of fundamental structures and usage of German.

(2) Changing of verbs from Present to Past Tense.

(3) Ability to write a continuous story based on pictures.
 * Wikibooks
 * German Wikibook
 * Other Exernal Links
 * German Grammar
 * German langauge basics

Dictation
(1) Ability to pick specific information contained in a passage which is crucial to the proper understanding of the said passage.

(2) Ability to analyze the passage in order to comprehend it.

Listening and Reading Comprehension
(1) Ability to read extensively in German.

(2) Identification of specific situations.

(3) Interpretation of situations in a given context.

(4) Ability to deduce the meanings of unfamiliar words.

Oral Examination
(1) The candidates should be able to use the correct stress, intonation, phrasing and pronunciation.
 * Guide to German Pronunciation
 * Pronunciation