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
8 filesAS/A Level German – Unit 4: Written: Listening, Reading and Translation – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level German – Unit 5: Written: Critical and Analytical Response in Writing – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level German – Unit 1: NEA: Speaking – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level German – Unit 2: Written: Listening, Reading, Translation & Critical Response – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level German – Unit 2: Written: Listening, Reading, Translation & Critical Response [Tapescript] – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level German – Unit 4: Written: Listening, Reading and Translation [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level German – Unit 5: Written: Critical and Analytical Response in Writing – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level German – Unit 2: Written: Listening, Reading, Translation & Critical Response – Past Paper – Summer 2023
Summer 2022
10 filesAS/A Level German – Unit 3: NEA: Speaking – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level German – Unit 4: Written: Listening, Reading and Translation – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level German – Unit 5: Written: Critical and Analytical Response in Writing – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level German – Unit 1: NEA: Speaking – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level German – Unit 2: Written: Listening, Reading, Translation & Critical Response – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level German – Unit 4: Written: Listening, Reading and Translation [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level German – Unit 2: Written: Listening, Reading, Translation & Critical Response – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level German – Unit 5: Written: Critical and Analytical Response in Writing – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level German – Unit 4: Written: Listening, Reading and Translation [Tapescript] – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level German – Unit 2: Written: Listening, Reading, Translation & Critical Response [Tapescript] – Past Paper – Summer 2022
Summer 2019
5 filesAS/A Level German – Unit 2: Written: Listening, Reading, Translation & Critical Response [Tapescript] – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level German – Unit 4: Written: Listening, Reading and Translation [Resource] – Audio File – Summer 2019
AS/A Level German – Unit 2: Written: Listening, Reading, Translation & Critical Response [Resource] – Audio File – Summer 2019
AS/A Level German – Unit 4: Written: Listening, Reading and Translation [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level German – Unit 5: Written: Critical and Analytical Response in Writing – Past Paper – Summer 2019
Linguistic Precision Meets Cultural Depth: WJEC’s Five-Unit German A Level
Exam Paper Structure
Speaking (AS)
Listening, Reading, Translation and Critical Response
Speaking (A2)
Listening, Reading and Translation
Critical and Analytical Response in Writing
Key Information
| Exam Board | WJEC |
| Specification Code | 601/8445/X (AS) / 601/8446/1 (A Level) |
| Qualification | AS/A Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E (A Level), A–E (AS) |
| Assessment Type | 3 written exams + 2 speaking NEAs |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 5 units |
| Exam Duration | Unit 2: 2 hrs 30 min; Unit 4: 2 hrs; Unit 5: 1 hr 30 min |
| Total Marks | 400 |
| Calculator Status | Not applicable |
| Available Sessions | Summer series |
| Total Resources | 55 |
Key Topics in German
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Fassen Sie zusammen | Summarise the main points from the text |
| Übersetzen Sie | Translate the passage with accuracy and fluency |
| Analysieren Sie | Examine techniques, themes, or structures in the set text |
| Bewerten Sie | Evaluate the significance or effectiveness of a feature |
| Erörtern Sie | Discuss different perspectives and reach a conclusion |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 81–90% |
| A | 71–80% |
| B | 61–70% |
| C | 51–60% |
| D | 41–50% |
| E | 31–40% |
⚠️ Typical A Level boundaries across all five units (400 total marks). Boundaries vary by session.
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