How do I revise E2E stub topic for WJEC GCSE?

Practice mimicking native speaker intonation to improve pronunciation marks

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

Use context clues to decide between formal and informal address in role-plays

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

Memorize key phrases as chunks to ensure fluency under exam conditions

What mistakes should I avoid in E2E stub topic?

Confusing formal 'Вы' with informal 'ты' leading to social gaffe

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

Misplacing stress in common words such as 'здравствуйте' (stress on first syllable)

E2E stub topic

WJEC

GCSE

This subtopic establishes the bedrock of communicative competence in Russian by introducing essential vocabulary and phrases for personal introductions and everyday interaction. Students will develop the ability to exchange basic personal data, apply correct pronunciation and stress, and navigate foundational cultural conventions. Proficiency here directly underpins learner confidence and sets the stage for more complex language acquisition in subsequent units.

Objectives

Exam Tips

Pitfalls

Key Terms

Mark Points

What You Need to Demonstrate

Key skills and knowledge for this topic

Award credit for accurate use of the nominative case when stating name and nationality
Look for correct usage of the personal pronouns 'я', 'ты', 'вы'
Expect appropriate response to questions like 'Как вас зовут?' and 'Откуда вы?'
Verification of understanding through non-verbal cues or minimal responses

Marking Points

Key points examiners look for in your answers

Award credit for accurate use of the nominative case when stating name and nationality
Look for correct usage of the personal pronouns 'я', 'ты', 'вы'
Expect appropriate response to questions like 'Как вас зовут?' and 'Откуда вы?'
Verification of understanding through non-verbal cues or minimal responses

Examiner Tips

Expert advice for maximising your marks

💡Practice mimicking native speaker intonation to improve pronunciation marks
💡Use context clues to decide between formal and informal address in role-plays
💡Memorize key phrases as chunks to ensure fluency under exam conditions
💡Familiarize with the Cyrillic keyboard if typing responses is required
💡Always respond in full sentences even for simple questions to demonstrate range

Common Mistakes

Pitfalls to avoid in your exam answers

Confusing formal 'Вы' with informal 'ты' leading to social gaffe
Misplacing stress in common words such as 'здравствуйте' (stress on first syllable)
Omitting the verb 'есть' when stating possession incorrectly
Using English intonation patterns rather than Russian
Misreading Cyrillic letters that look like Latin letters (e.g., 'Н' as H)

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Key Terminology

Essential terms to know

Basic Greetings and Leave-Taking

Personal Information Exchange

Russian Cultural Etiquette

Pronunciation and Stress Patterns

Introduction to Cyrillic Script

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