AQA GCSE German
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The AQA GCSE German specification covers 51 study areas with 163 learning objectives (8668). Use the topic browser below to explore subtopics, exam tips, common mistakes, and key terminology for each area of the course.
- 51 study areas
- 163 learning objectives
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51 study areas
Themes9 study areas
- Themes2 objectives
- Theme 1: Identity and culture1 objective
- Theme 1: Identity and culture - Topic 1: Me, my family and friends2 objectives
- Theme 1: Identity and culture - Topic 2: Technology in everyday life2 objectives
- Theme 1: Identity and culture - Topic 3: Free-time activities4 objectives
- Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of1 objective
- Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of - Topic 2: Social issues2 objectives
- Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of - Topic 3: Global issues2 objectives
- Theme 3: Current and future study and employment1 objective
Listening: understand and respond to spoken language1 topic
Speaking: communicate and interact in speech1 topic
Reading: understand and respond to written language1 topic
Writing: communicate in writing1 topic
Grammar16 study areas
- Grammar3 objectives
- Foundation Tier1 objective
- Nouns2 objectives
- Articles1 objective
- Adjectives2 objectives
- Adverbs1 objective
- Quantifiers/intensifiers1 objective
- Pronouns3 objectives
- Foundation Tier - 3.3.1.7 Verbs8 objectives
- Prepositions2 objectives
- Clause structures1 objective
- Conjunctions2 objectives
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Communication strategies21 study areas
- Communication strategies2 objectives
- Ignoring words which are not needed1 objective
- Using the visual and verbal context6 objectives
- Making use of grammatical markers and categories2 objectives
- Making use of the social and cultural context1 objective
- Using common patterns within German21 objectives
- Using cognates and near-cognates1 objective
- Using cognates and near-cognates - Cognates1 objective
- Using cognates and near-cognates - Near-cognates1 objective
- Using common patterns between German and English12 objectives
- Near-cognates8 objectives
- Strategies for production3 objectives
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Vocabulary1 topic
Assessment and exam guidance
What Gets Top Grades
Knowledge & Understanding
Demonstrates comprehensive and accurate knowledge
- Uses correct subject-specific terminology
- Shows detailed understanding of concepts
- Makes accurate connections between topics
- Demonstrates depth beyond surface-level knowledge
Application
Applies knowledge effectively to new contexts
- Selects relevant knowledge for the question
- Adapts understanding to unfamiliar scenarios
- Uses examples appropriately
- Shows awareness of context
Analysis & Evaluation
Develops sophisticated analytical arguments
- Constructs logical chains of reasoning
- Considers multiple perspectives
- Weighs evidence to reach justified conclusions
- Acknowledges limitations and nuances
Key Command Words
Give a single fact or term
Name, select, or recognise
Set out main features briefly
Give an account of what something is like or what happens
Give reasons with developed cause→effect chains
State similarities AND differences (both required)
Examine in detail showing cause→effect→consequence chains
Weigh up BOTH sides, reach JUSTIFIED conclusion
Make judgments about importance with justification
Show formula→substitution→calculation→answer with units
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