German Department Team
Department Leader:
Mrs L Hurtado-Read: lhurtado-read@tgschool.net
German Teachers:
Mr A Blagona: ablagona@tgschool.net
Miss N Sturgess: nsturgess@tgschool.net
Mr L Hurtado-Read: lread@tgschool.net
Examination Board: Pearson Edexcel
Examinations
| Paper 1: Listening (25%) |
Foundation: 35 mins + 5 mins reading time 50 marks |
Higher: 45 mins + 5 mins reading time 50 marks |
| Paper 2: Speaking (25%) |
Foundation: 7-9 mins + 12 mins preparation time 70 marks |
Higher: 10-12 mins + 12 mins preparation time 70 marks |
| Paper 3: Reading (25%) |
Foundation: 45 mins 50 marks |
Higher: 1 hour 50 marks |
| Paper 4: Writing (25%) |
Foundation: 1h15 60 marks |
Higher: 1h20 60 marks |
Co-curricular after school clubs
| Monday | Languages GCSE Revision | 204 |
| Tuesday | German Revision | 204 |
| Wednesday | Languages GCSE Revision | 205 |
| Thursday | German GCSE Revision | 204 |
| Friday | Languages GCSE Revision | 205 |
Next steps
| February Half Term |
Memorise your 1-minute presentation Complete your speaking booklet and practise all 5 themes |
| W/C March 10th |
Speaking Mock Exam: There are three tasks which must be conducted in the following order: Task 1 – a role play based on one topic that is allocated by Pearson. Task 2 – questions based on a picture stimulus based on one topic that is allocated by Pearson. Task 3 – conversation based on two themes. The first theme is based on the topic chosen by the student in advance of the assessment; this includes a 1-minute presentation. The second theme is allocated by Pearson. |
| March & April |
Revision during lessons and co-curricular sessions following a personalised plan following feedback from mock exams. |
| April 28th - May 10th |
Paper 2 Speaking |
| May 8th |
Paper 1 Listening Paper 3 Reading |
| May 15th | Paper 4 Writing |
How parents and carers can best support their child
- Encourage students to follow a revision timetable at home.
- Encourage students to attend co-curricular sessions regularly.
- Encourage students to use their revision guides regularly. They can bring their work and get extra merit points for every topic they complete:
- German Revision Guide: This book offers clear explanations and vocabulary lists for every theme of the exam, as well as the grammar needed to get ready for A Level.
- German Revision Workbook: This books has exam-type questions on every topic explained in the Revision Guide. It also has practice papers and links to audio files to improve their listening skills.
- Contact subject teachers if you are concerned about a student’s progress.
- Encourage students to use the following websites for additional exam practice.
RevisionActivity |
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UsefulLearning Links |
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Complete the draft of your one-minute presentation ready for your speaking exam. This is the only part of the assessment which must be learnt by heart. Following this, continue with answering the general conversation questions in your booklet and practising them on a daily basis. These answers will be very useful for your Writing and Speaking papers. |
Writing Speaking |
How to ACE your German Speaking GCSE exam - TOP TIPS German 20 Keys: Use this to add variety to your answers. Task 1 Role Play Booklet: You could use this booklet to practise. GCSE Speaking Test Booklet: You need to complete this booklet to prepare for the general conversation. This will also help you with your writing practice. Autumn Speaking Mock Booklet: This is the booklet we used in the last mock, you can use it for further revision. German Speaking Bitesize Practice: Short clips to help you improve your speaking and listening skills. |
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Make sure you are using Memrise to get through the relevant GCSE Vocabulary |
Reading Listening Vocab Recall |
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| Revision practice on all the themes you will be tested on in your exam. | Reading | |
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Complete past papers (Pearson Edexcel website) and try your exam techniques and check against mark schemes. |
Exam practice |
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Get used to the speed of spoken German by listening to relevant podcasts and radio stations |
Listening |
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Use online grammar websites to practise the types of constructions that you will use in the writing and speaking examinations |
Writing |