in germany, the primary school is called "grundschule" and is normally from first grade to fourth grade so it is usually for children who are between six and ten years old. in some eastern states, for example in berlin, the primary school is for children up to age 12. in most german states the children start learning english in third grade on a very low level, they learn how to count and the names of the colors and other easy things. but because of that low level a german child who has finished primary school is normally not able to form correct english sentences. in primary school the children are prepared for the secondary education. primary school students attend three main subjects: math, german and general knowledge ("sachkunde"). in general knowledge the children learn about nature, about their own body, how to ride a bicycle safely and something about the city they live in and of course about germany. beside those main subjects the children attend subjects like arts, music and physical education.