Edexcel GCSE Greek
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Course overview
The PEARSON-EDEXCEL GCSE Greek specification covers 11 study areas with 143 learning objectives (1GK0). Use the topic browser below to explore subtopics, exam tips, common mistakes, and key terminology for each area of the course.
- 11 study areas
- 143 learning objectives
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Your exams
- Paper 1: Listening and understanding in Greek Foundation TierWednesday, 9 June 2027, PM
- Paper 1: Listening and understanding in Greek Higher TierWednesday, 9 June 2027, PM
- Paper 3: Reading and understanding in Greek Foundation TierWednesday, 9 June 2027, PM
- Paper 3: Reading and understanding in Greek Higher TierWednesday, 9 June 2027, PM
- Paper 4: Writing in Greek Foundation TierWednesday, 16 June 2027, AM
- Paper 4: Writing in Greek Higher TierWednesday, 16 June 2027, AM
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| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Listening and understanding in Greek | 45 min | 50 | 25% |
| Paper 2: Speaking in Greek | 12 min | 70 | 25% |
| Paper 3: Reading and understanding in Greek | 65 min | 50 | 25% |
| Paper 4: Writing in Greek | 85 min | 60 | 25% |
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11 study areas
Themes and topics6 topics
Themes and topics overview
Themes and topics2 specification points covering Questions across all four language skills are set in common contexts, addressing a range of relevant contemporary and…6 objectivesIdentity and culture
Theme 1: Identity and culture3 specification points covering Who am I?: relationships; when I was younger; what my friends and family are like; what makes a good friend; interests;…9 objectivesLocal area, holiday and travel
Theme 2: Local area, holiday and travel3 specification points covering Holidays: preferences; experiences; destinations, Travel and tourist transactions: travel and accommodation; asking for help…9 objectivesSchool
Theme 3: School2 specification points covering What school is like: school types; school day; subjects; rules and pressures; celebrating success, School activities: school…8 objectivesFuture aspirations, study and work
Theme 4: Future aspirations, study and work3 specification points covering Using languages beyond the classroom: forming relationships; travel; employment, Ambitions: further study; volunteering;…9 objectivesInternational and global dimension
Theme 5: International and global dimension2 specification points covering Bringing the world together: sports events; music events; campaigns and good causes, Environmental issues: being ‘green’;…6 objectives
Listening and understanding in Greek1 topic
Speaking in Greek1 topic
Reading and understanding in Greek1 topic
Writing in Greek1 topic
About this course
About Pearson Edexcel GCSE Greek
Embark on an exciting linguistic journey with the Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Greek (1GR0), designed to develop your practical communication skills across listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This course offers a deep dive into the vibrant Modern Greek language and culture, equipping you with the ability to understand and express yourself effectively in various real-life contexts.
The specification is structured around engaging themes that connect directly to students' lives and the wider world, fostering an appreciation for Greek culture and identity. You'll explore topics from personal experiences to global issues, building a strong grammatical foundation and expanding your vocabulary, all while preparing for progression to further language study or real-world application.
Assessment Structure
The Pearson Edexcel GCSE Greek qualification is assessed through four equally weighted external examinations, each contributing 25% to your final grade. These include 'Paper 1: Listening' (50 marks), 'Paper 2: Speaking' (70 marks, teacher-conducted but externally assessed), 'Paper 3: Reading' (50 marks), and 'Paper 4: Writing' (60 marks). All papers are available at two tiers, Foundation and Higher, allowing students to demonstrate their abilities at an appropriate level.
Why Choose Pearson Edexcel?
- Pearson Edexcel's GCSE Greek (1GR0) specification is renowned for its clear, logical structure and comprehensive coverage, making it easy for students and teachers to navigate the curriculum effectively.
- This board places a strong emphasis on developing practical communication skills, ensuring that students not only learn grammar and vocabulary but also gain the confidence to use Greek authentically in real-world scenarios.
- Edexcel provides extensive support materials, including past papers, mark schemes, and vocabulary lists, which are invaluable resources for revision and exam preparation, helping students achieve their full potential.
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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
Tips and common mistakes
Common Exam Mistakes
Pitfalls to avoid in your exams
- •Treating the five themes as separate from the four skills. Correction: the themes are the common contexts in which all four skills are assessed, so revise each sub-topic across listening, speaking, reading and writing.
- •Assuming only contemporary issues are examinable. Correction: the contexts also include cultural themes, so prepare for both contemporary and cultural material within the five themes.
- •Revising theme titles only and ignoring topics and sub-topics. Correction: questions are set at sub-topic level, so learn the detailed breakdown under each topic.
- •Expecting different content for Foundation and Higher. Correction: both tiers draw on the same five themes, topics and sub-topics; the tier affects the demand of the questions, not the prescribed contexts.
- •Studying only Greek-speaking contexts and ignoring the home country. Correction: every theme and topic must be studied in both contexts, so prepare home-country examples as well.
- •Studying only the home country and treating Greek-speaking communities as optional. Correction: the requirement is two-way, so give equal attention to countries and communities where Greek is spoken.
- •Assuming 'countries and communities where Greek is spoken' means only one country. Correction: the phrase covers multiple countries and communities, so learn a range of examples, including Greek-speaking communities outside Greece.
- •Learning isolated facts without the language to compare them. Correction: practise comparative language and opinion phrases so you can discuss both contexts in speaking and writing.
Top Examiner Tips
Expert advice for exam success
- •Build a revision grid with the five themes as rows and the four skills as columns, then tick each sub-topic once you have practised it in that skill.
- •When you meet a new text or recording, identify which theme, topic and sub-topic it belongs to; this trains you to recognise the common contexts quickly.
- •Collect topic-specific vocabulary and phrases for each sub-topic and recycle them in speaking and writing practice, not just in reading and listening.
- •Check the official Pearson Edexcel specification for the exact list of themes, topics and sub-topics, and use it as your checklist rather than relying on memory.
- •For each sub-topic, write two short paragraphs: one about your home country and one about a Greek-speaking country or community, then practise saying them aloud.
- •Create a comparison phrase bank (for example, 'in my country... whereas in Greece...') and use it in speaking and writing answers.
- •When reading or listening, note whether the text is set in the home country or a Greek-speaking context, and check that you understand place and custom references in both.
- •Use authentic materials from Greek-speaking countries and communities alongside materials about your own country, so both contexts feel familiar.
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