Question 1

What should I focus on for Edexcel GCSE Polish?

Accepted Answer

In the speaking exam, if you forget a word, use a known synonym or paraphrase rather than pausing for more than a few seconds.

Question 2

What should I focus on for Edexcel GCSE Polish? (2)

Accepted Answer

For the writing task, plan your description in bullet points first to ensure you include a variety of structures – one sentence on appearance, one on personality, one comparing them to someone else, and one with an opinion.

Question 3

What should I focus on for Edexcel GCSE Polish? (3)

Accepted Answer

Practice listening exercises that describe people, as these often appear in the comprehension section; noting key adjectives while listening can earn easy marks.

Question 4

What should I focus on for Edexcel GCSE Polish? (4)

Accepted Answer

When revising, create flashcards with adjectives and their opposites to quickly recall gendered forms and comparisons.

Question 5

What are common mistakes in Edexcel GCSE Polish?

Accepted Answer

Incorrect gender agreement when adjectives describe female family members (e.g., using 'wysoki' instead of 'wysoka' for a mother).

Question 6

What are common mistakes in Edexcel GCSE Polish? (2)

Accepted Answer

Misuse of the genitive case after possessive pronouns (e.g., saying 'moja brata' instead of 'mój brat' when nominative is required).

Question 7

What are common mistakes in Edexcel GCSE Polish? (3)

Accepted Answer

Confusing comparative forms with 'bardziej' for adjectives that have synthetic forms (e.g., 'bardziej dobry' instead of 'lepszy').

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