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AQA GCSE Hebrew (Modern) Past Papers & Mark Schemes

Download free AQA GCSE Modern Hebrew (8678) past papers and mark schemes. Listening, speaking, reading, writing. Foundation & Higher. 63 resources from 2018.

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June 2023

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GCSE Hebrew (Modern) – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (Higher) : Paper 4 Writing – June 2023

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GCSE Hebrew (Modern) – Sound file: tracked: Paper 1 Listening – June 2023

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GCSE Hebrew (Modern) – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (Foundation) : Paper 1 Listening – June 2023

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GCSE Hebrew (Modern) – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (Higher) : Paper 3 Reading – June 2023

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GCSE Hebrew (Modern) – Transcript (Foundation) : Paper 1 Listening – June 2023

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GCSE Hebrew (Modern) – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (Foundation) : Paper 3 Reading – June 2023

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June 2022

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GCSE Hebrew (Modern) – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (Higher) : Paper 1 Listening – June 2022

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GCSE Hebrew (Modern) – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (Higher) : Paper 4 Writing – June 2022

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GCSE Hebrew (Modern) – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (Higher) : Paper 3 Reading – June 2022

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GCSE Hebrew (Modern) – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (Foundation) : Paper 1 Listening – June 2022

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GCSE Hebrew (Modern) – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (Foundation) : Paper 3 Reading – June 2022

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November 2021

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GCSE Hebrew (Modern) – Question paper (Higher) : Paper 4 Writing – November 2021

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GCSE Hebrew (Modern) – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (Higher) : Paper 3 Reading – November 2021

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GCSE Hebrew (Modern) – Sound file: tracked: Paper 1 Listening – November 2021

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GCSE Hebrew (Modern) – Mark scheme (Higher) : Paper 4 Writing – November 2021

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November 2020

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GCSE Hebrew (Modern) – Question paper (Higher) : Paper 4 Writing – November 2020

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About AQA GCSE Hebrew (Modern)

AQA GCSE Modern Hebrew (specification code 8678) assesses four skills — Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing — each worth 25% of the final grade. The qualification is available at Foundation (grades 1–5) and Higher (grades 4–9) tier. It is primarily taken by heritage speakers from Jewish communities in the UK. Modern Hebrew uses the Hebrew alphabet (aleph-bet), which is written right to left. Unlike Biblical or liturgical Hebrew, Modern Israeli Hebrew is used in contemporary contexts — media, conversation, business, and everyday life — and this is what the qualification assesses. Paper 1 (Listening) tests comprehension of spoken Modern Hebrew across the AQA themes: identity and culture, local and global areas, and education and employment. Audio tracks are played by the invigilator, and questions are answered in English. Paper 2 (Speaking) is teacher-assessed and involves a role play, a photo card discussion, and a general conversation. Hebrew's gendered grammar system (nouns, adjectives, and verbs all change based on grammatical gender) is assessed throughout. Paper 3 (Reading) includes comprehension questions and a translation from Hebrew to English. Reading requires students to read the Hebrew script fluently — vowel markers (nikud) are generally omitted in modern written Hebrew, which requires readers to infer correct vowels from context. Paper 4 (Writing) requires students to write in the Hebrew alphabet with correct letter forms and vowel conventions. The translation from English to Hebrew tests active command of vocabulary, verb conjugation (including past, present, and future tenses), and gender agreement.

Exam Paper Structure

Paper 1No calculator

Listening

⏱ 35 min (Foundation) / 45 min (Higher)🎯 50 marks📊 25% of grade

Listening comprehension of spoken Modern HebrewComprehension questions answered in English

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Speaking

⏱ Approximately 12 minutes🎯 60 marks📊 25% of grade

Role playPhoto card discussionGeneral conversation on AQA themes

Paper 3No calculator

Reading

⏱ 45 min (Foundation) / 60 min (Higher)🎯 60 marks📊 25% of grade

Reading comprehension in Hebrew alphabet (without vowel markers)Translation from Hebrew to English

Paper 4No calculator

Writing

⏱ 75 min (Foundation) / 80 min (Higher)🎯 60 marks📊 25% of grade

Structured and extended writing in Hebrew alphabetTranslation from English to Hebrew

Key Information

Exam Board	AQA
Specification Code	8678
Qualification	GCSE
Grading Scale	9–1
Assessment Type	4 components: Listening (25%), Speaking (25%), Reading (25%), Writing (25%)
Tiers	Foundation (grades 1–5) and Higher (grades 4–9)
Number Of Papers	4
Exam Duration	Listening: 35–45 min. Speaking: ~12 min. Reading: 45–60 min. Writing: 75–80 min
Available Sessions	June 2018 – June 2024
Total Resources	63

Key Topics in Hebrew (Modern)

Topics you need to know

Listening comprehension of Modern Israeli HebrewSpeaking: role play, photo card, general conversationReading Hebrew alphabet (without nikud vowel markers)Extended writing in Hebrew alphabetTranslation Hebrew–English and English–HebrewHebrew gender agreement systemIdentity and culture, local/global areas, education and employment

Exam Command Words

Command word	What the examiner expects
Answer in English	Write your response in English, not Hebrew
Translate into English	Render the Hebrew text accurately in natural English
Translate into Hebrew	Render the English text in accurate Hebrew with correct gender agreement and verb forms
Write approximately [X] words	Aim for the stated word count in Hebrew script
Choose ONE title	Select one of the two extended writing options provided
Write the letter	Indicate your listening multiple-choice answer by writing only the letter

Typical Grade Boundaries

Grade	Approximate mark needed
Grade 9	84–94%
Grade 8	74–83%
Grade 7	63–73%
Grade 6	52–62%
Grade 5	41–51%
Grade 4	30–40%

⚠️ Typical Higher tier boundaries. Hebrew (Modern) is taken predominantly by heritage speakers. Actual boundaries vary — check AQA's website.

How to Use AQA GCSE Hebrew Past Papers Effectively

Modern Hebrew GCSE is typically taken by students who speak Hebrew at home or at Jewish school, but formal exam Hebrew requires a more structured and accurate use of the language than everyday speech. Focus particular attention on grammatical precision in the Writing paper — gender agreement (zacher/nekevah), verb conjugation across binyanim, and correct use of the definite article (ha-) are all areas where marks can be lost even by fluent speakers. For the Reading paper without vowel points (nikud), contextual reading is essential. Practise reading un-pointed Hebrew texts on topics related to the AQA themes — Israeli news websites are a good source. Recognising root patterns (שרשים) helps you decode unfamiliar words quickly, even without vowel markings. In the translation from English to Hebrew, Hebrew word order is more flexible than English, but verb-subject-object (VSO) is the most common structure. Remember that adjectives come after the noun and must agree in gender and number. Prepositions are often attached to the word they govern rather than standing alone. For Speaking, practise expanding your responses — examiners note that Heritage speakers sometimes rely on colloquial shortcuts rather than demonstrating the range of vocabulary and structures the mark scheme rewards. Aim to use a variety of time frames (past, present, future) and expressing opinions with justification ('לדעתי... מפני ש...').

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