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WJEC AS/A Level German Past Papers & Mark Schemes

Free WJEC A Level German past papers, mark schemes, tapescripts & speaking packs. All 5 units: listening, translation & literary analysis. 55 papers.

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Summer 2023

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AS/A Level German – Unit 4: Written: Listening, Reading and Translation – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023

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AS/A Level German – Unit 5: Written: Critical and Analytical Response in Writing – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023

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AS/A Level German – Unit 1: NEA: Speaking – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023

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AS/A Level German – Unit 2: Written: Listening, Reading, Translation & Critical Response – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023

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AS/A Level German – Unit 2: Written: Listening, Reading, Translation & Critical Response [Tapescript] – Past Paper – Summer 2023

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AS/A Level German – Unit 4: Written: Listening, Reading and Translation [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2023

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AS/A Level German – Unit 5: Written: Critical and Analytical Response in Writing – Past Paper – Summer 2023

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AS/A Level German – Unit 2: Written: Listening, Reading, Translation & Critical Response – Past Paper – Summer 2023

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Summer 2022

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AS/A Level German – Unit 3: NEA: Speaking – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022

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AS/A Level German – Unit 4: Written: Listening, Reading and Translation – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022

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AS/A Level German – Unit 5: Written: Critical and Analytical Response in Writing – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022

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AS/A Level German – Unit 1: NEA: Speaking – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022

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AS/A Level German – Unit 2: Written: Listening, Reading, Translation & Critical Response – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022

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AS/A Level German – Unit 4: Written: Listening, Reading and Translation [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2022

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AS/A Level German – Unit 2: Written: Listening, Reading, Translation & Critical Response – Past Paper – Summer 2022

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AS/A Level German – Unit 5: Written: Critical and Analytical Response in Writing – Past Paper – Summer 2022

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AS/A Level German – Unit 4: Written: Listening, Reading and Translation [Tapescript] – Past Paper – Summer 2022

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AS/A Level German – Unit 2: Written: Listening, Reading, Translation & Critical Response [Tapescript] – Past Paper – Summer 2022

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Summer 2019

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AS/A Level German – Unit 2: Written: Listening, Reading, Translation & Critical Response [Tapescript] – Past Paper – Summer 2019

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AS/A Level German – Unit 4: Written: Listening, Reading and Translation [Resource] – Audio File – Summer 2019

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AS/A Level German – Unit 2: Written: Listening, Reading, Translation & Critical Response [Resource] – Audio File – Summer 2019

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AS/A Level German – Unit 4: Written: Listening, Reading and Translation [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2019

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AS/A Level German – Unit 5: Written: Critical and Analytical Response in Writing – Past Paper – Summer 2019

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Summer 2018

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AS/A Level German – Unit 1: NEA: Speaking – Past Paper – Summer 2018

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AS/A Level German – Unit 4: Written: Listening, Reading and Translation [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2018

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Linguistic Precision Meets Cultural Depth: WJEC’s Five-Unit German A Level

WJEC AS/A Level German develops both linguistic accuracy and cultural insight, requiring candidates to engage with the complexities of German grammar alongside the social and political realities of German-speaking countries. The five-unit qualification progresses from AS-level discussion and comprehension to A2-level independent research and literary critique. Unit 1 — Speaking (AS, NEA, 12%) — centres on a structured discussion prompted by resource packs addressing themes such as reunification, cultural diversity, technological change, and the German education system. At AS level, Unit 2 (2 hours 30 minutes, 28%) draws on authentic German-language sources — newspaper articles, radio broadcasts, literary extracts — to test listening and reading comprehension. Candidates translate a passage into English and write a critical essay analysing a German film or work of literature studied during the course. Unit 3 — Speaking (A2, NEA, 18%) — demands an independently researched presentation on a topic relevant to German-speaking societies, followed by examiner-led discussion. Unit 4 at A2 (2 hours, 22%) intensifies the challenge with longer, more nuanced authentic recordings and texts. The translation into German section is particularly demanding, requiring precise command of dative and genitive case endings, correct verb placement in subordinate clauses, and fluent handling of extended noun phrases. Unit 5 (A2, 1 hour 30 minutes, 20%) requires candidates to write two sustained analytical essays in German on set literary texts, demonstrating both critical insight into themes and techniques and advanced written fluency in the target language. The 55 resources encompass papers, mark schemes, tapescripts, and speaking resource packs for both AS and A2 oral assessments.

Exam Paper Structure

Unit 1No calculator

Speaking (AS)

NEA🎯 48 marks📊 12% of grade
Resource-pack discussionThemes: reunification, diversity, technology, education
Unit 2No calculator

Listening, Reading, Translation and Critical Response

2 hours 30 minutes🎯 112 marks📊 28% of grade
Listening comprehensionReading comprehensionTranslation into EnglishCritical essay on film or literary work
Unit 3No calculator

Speaking (A2)

NEA🎯 72 marks📊 18% of grade
Independent research presentationExaminer-led discussion
Unit 4No calculator

Listening, Reading and Translation

2 hours🎯 88 marks📊 22% of grade
Advanced listening and readingTranslation into GermanComplex clause structures
Unit 5No calculator

Critical and Analytical Response in Writing

1 hour 30 minutes🎯 80 marks📊 20% of grade
Extended literary essays in GermanThematic and stylistic analysis

Key Information

Exam BoardWJEC
Specification Code601/8445/X (AS) / 601/8446/1 (A Level)
QualificationAS/A Level
Grading ScaleA*–E (A Level), A–E (AS)
Assessment Type3 written exams + 2 speaking NEAs
TiersNo tiers
Number Of Papers5 units
Exam DurationUnit 2: 2 hrs 30 min; Unit 4: 2 hrs; Unit 5: 1 hr 30 min
Total Marks400
Calculator StatusNot applicable
Available SessionsSummer series
Total Resources55

Key Topics in German

Topics you need to know

German reunification and its lasting impactCultural diversity in German-speaking societiesTechnology, media, and modern communicationEnvironmental policy and sustainabilityGerman-language film and literary analysisAdvanced listening and reading comprehensionTranslation into German with grammatical precisionCritical and analytical writing in German

Exam Command Words

Command wordWhat the examiner expects
Fassen Sie zusammenSummarise the main points from the text
Übersetzen SieTranslate the passage with accuracy and fluency
Analysieren SieExamine techniques, themes, or structures in the set text
Bewerten SieEvaluate the significance or effectiveness of a feature
Erörtern SieDiscuss different perspectives and reach a conclusion

Typical Grade Boundaries

GradeApproximate mark needed
A*81–90%
A71–80%
B61–70%
C51–60%
D41–50%
E31–40%

⚠️ Typical A Level boundaries across all five units (400 total marks). Boundaries vary by session.

Case Accuracy, Clause Structure, and Literary Engagement for WJEC German

German’s four-case system is the grammatical foundation that underpins translation accuracy in both Units 2 and 4. Create tables that systematically map articles and adjective endings across nominative, accusative, dative, and genitive cases for all three genders and plural forms. Drill these daily until the correct endings feel automatic — under exam pressure, instinct must replace deliberation. Listening comprehension at A2 level uses authentic broadcasts on topics such as environmental policy, European integration, and social welfare. Supplement past papers with German-language podcasts (Deutschlandfunk, Slow German) and note how spoken German differs from written: contractions, filler words, and regional variation. For each listening practice, compile a vocabulary list of topic-specific terms you did not know and review them before the next session. The set-text essays in Unit 5 reward candidates who move beyond plot description to analyse how language, structure, and literary devices serve thematic purposes. Prepare focused analyses of three or four key themes per text, each supported by carefully selected quotations in German. Practise incorporating quotations fluently within your argument rather than listing them separately — integration demonstrates both linguistic control and analytical maturity.

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