How do I revise E2E stub topic for AQA A-Level?

In the essay, always include an explicit reference to a German-speaking country to contextualise your arguments.

What exam tips are there for E2E stub topic? (2)

Use a wide range of discourse markers (e.g., 'in Anbetracht dessen', 'demgegenüber') to structure your analysis.

What exam tips are there for E2E stub topic? (3)

For the speaking card discussion, prepare a bank of versatile phrases to buy thinking time while sounding fluent.

What mistakes should I avoid in E2E stub topic?

Confusing similar terms like 'Umweltschutz' (protection) and 'Umweltverschmutzung' (pollution).

What are common errors in E2E stub topic exams? (2)

Overusing informal language or anglicisms instead of accurate technical vocabulary.

E2E stub topic

AQA

A-Level

This subtopic explores aspects of environmental awareness and sustainability within German-speaking societies, examining personal, local, and global perspectives. Students analyse how cultural attitudes shape eco-friendly practices, evaluate the role of technology and politics, and articulate their own viewpoints on sustainable living.

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Mark Points

What You Need to Demonstrate

Key skills and knowledge for this topic

Award credit for accurate use of topic-specific terminology, such as 'Nachhaltigkeit', 'Kohlenstoffbilanz', and 'erneuerbare Energien'.
Look for a clear, balanced analysis that weighs contrasting viewpoints without oversimplification.
In speaking assessments, reward confident pronunciation and intonation when delivering complex environmental arguments.
For written tasks, credit evidence of cohesive devices and sophisticated clause structures that link ideas logically.

Marking Points

Key points examiners look for in your answers

Award credit for accurate use of topic-specific terminology, such as 'Nachhaltigkeit', 'Kohlenstoffbilanz', and 'erneuerbare Energien'.
Look for a clear, balanced analysis that weighs contrasting viewpoints without oversimplification.
In speaking assessments, reward confident pronunciation and intonation when delivering complex environmental arguments.
For written tasks, credit evidence of cohesive devices and sophisticated clause structures that link ideas logically.

Examiner Tips

Expert advice for maximising your marks

💡In the essay, always include an explicit reference to a German-speaking country to contextualise your arguments.
💡Use a wide range of discourse markers (e.g., 'in Anbetracht dessen', 'demgegenüber') to structure your analysis.
💡For the speaking card discussion, prepare a bank of versatile phrases to buy thinking time while sounding fluent.

Common Mistakes

Pitfalls to avoid in your exam answers

Confusing similar terms like 'Umweltschutz' (protection) and 'Umweltverschmutzung' (pollution).
Overusing informal language or anglicisms instead of accurate technical vocabulary.
Stating personal opinions without linking them to German cultural perspectives or source material.
Misapplying the subjunctive mood when expressing hypothetical or reported speech about environmental issues.

Key Terminology

Essential terms to know

Umweltpolitik und grüne Parteien

Konsumverhalten und Recycling

Nachhaltige Stadtentwicklung

Klimawandel und Aktivismus

Energiewende und Technologie

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