Year 7 Explore Birthdays and Celebrations in Germany

Year 7 students in Frau Gill’s German class have been learning all about how birthdays and celebrations are enjoyed in Germany. The topic has been a brilliant mix of language learning, cultural discovery and creative work.

Students began by learning how to say and write their own birthdays in German using the phrase „Ich habe am … Geburtstag.“ They also practised asking others about their birthdays with „Wann hast du Geburtstag?“ This gave everyone the chance to develop their speaking confidence while enjoying short conversations with their classmates — all in German!

Alongside the language work, students explored German birthday traditions, such as the Geburtstagskind (the special “birthday child”), the decorated Geburtstagstisch filled with gifts and treats and the homemade cakes topped with candles. They compared these customs with their own celebrations and discussed what makes each culture’s traditions unique.

To bring all their learning together, the class designed and created their own German birthday party invitations. These colourful, creative invitations included key vocabulary, dates written in German, and phrases such as „Du bist eingeladen!“ Students enjoyed showing off their artistic skills while using their new knowledge in a real‑life context.

The Year 7s have shown fantastic enthusiasm throughout the unit and have made great progress in both their language skills and cultural understanding. Wunderbar, Year 7!

Mrs Gill

Curriculum Leader for MFL

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