[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"doc-seo-425647-105":3,"detail-sidebar-cat-0-en-105":81,"doc-detail-425647-en":131},{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":6},0,"ok",{"site_id":7,"language":8,"slug":9,"title":10,"keywords":11,"description":12,"schema_data":13,"social_meta":74,"head_meta":76,"extra_data":78,"updated_unix":80},105,"en","a-level-german-transition-transition-from-gcse-to-a-level-workbook","A-LEVEL German Transition - Transition from GCSE to A-Level Workbook","","A-LEVEL German Transition provides structured independent-learning guidance for students moving from GCSE German to A-level German. It explains the purpose of transition work, emphasizing regular “little and often” practice, confidence building, and taking responsibility for progress. The workbook includes a contents overview with grammar checklists, tenses practice, research tasks, and skills sections for listening, reading, writing, and speaking, supported by useful resources.",{"@graph":14,"@context":73},[15,34,56],{"@type":16,"itemListElement":17},"BreadcrumbList",[18,23,27,31],{"item":19,"name":20,"@type":21,"position":22},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",1,{"item":24,"name":25,"@type":21,"position":26},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/","Document",2,{"item":28,"name":29,"@type":21,"position":30},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/exam/","Exam",3,{"item":32,"name":10,"@type":21,"position":33},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/a-level-german-transition-transition-from-gcse-to-a-level-workbook/425647/",4,{"url":32,"name":10,"@type":35,"image":36,"author":41,"headline":10,"publisher":44,"fileFormat":47,"inLanguage":8,"description":12,"dateModified":48,"datePublished":49,"encodingFormat":47,"isAccessibleForFree":50,"interactionStatistic":51},"DigitalDocument",{"url":37,"@type":38,"width":39,"height":40},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/a-level-german-transition-transition-from-gcse-to-a-level-workbook/425647.png","ImageObject",300,407,{"name":42,"@type":43},"Angel","Person",{"url":19,"name":45,"@type":46},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-10-31","2026-09-28",true,{"@type":52,"interactionType":53,"userInteractionCount":55},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":54},"ViewAction",12,{"@type":57,"mainEntity":58},"FAQPage",[59,65,69],{"name":60,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":62},"What is transition work in this workbook?","Question",{"text":63,"@type":64},"Transition work is independent learning that consolidates existing knowledge and builds new skills in preparation for the A-level course. The focus is on regular practice so the September step feels manageable.","Answer",{"name":66,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":67},"How should students approach independent learning?",{"text":68,"@type":64},"Students choose what to do, when to do it, and why, using activities tailored to personal interests. The workbook encourages taking responsibility for progress, working on identified skill areas, and using free time effectively.",{"name":70,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":71},"What learning activities and skills does the workbook include?",{"text":72,"@type":64},"It covers grammar checklists and resources, tenses practice, research tasks, and targeted tips and activities for listening, reading, writing, and speaking. It also includes general tips for independent learning and appendices for understanding German news and using an independent learning log.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":32,"og:type":75,"og:title":10,"og:site_name":45,"og:description":12},"article",{"robots":77,"canonical":32},"index,follow",{"doc_id":79,"site_id":7},425647,1791010647,{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":83},"success",[84,88,92,95,100,105,110,115,120,123,127],{"id":22,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":85,"show_sort_weight":86,"slug":87},"Story & Novel",90,"story-novel",{"id":26,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":89,"show_sort_weight":90,"slug":91},"Literature",80,"literature",{"id":33,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":29,"show_sort_weight":93,"slug":94},70,"exam",{"id":96,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":97,"show_sort_weight":98,"slug":99},5,"Comic",60,"comic",{"id":101,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":102,"show_sort_weight":103,"slug":104},6,"Technology",50,"technology",{"id":106,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":107,"show_sort_weight":108,"slug":109},7,"Healthcare",40,"healthcare",{"id":111,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":112,"show_sort_weight":113,"slug":114},8,"Research & Report",30,"research-report",{"id":116,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":117,"show_sort_weight":118,"slug":119},9,"Religion & Spirituality",20,"religion-spirituality",{"id":118,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":121,"show_sort_weight":118,"slug":122},"World Cup","world-cup",{"id":124,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":125,"show_sort_weight":124,"slug":126},10,"Lifestyle","lifestyle",{"id":128,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":129,"show_sort_weight":96,"slug":130},19,"General","general",{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":132},{"doc_id":79,"user_id":133,"nickname":42,"user_avatar":134,"doc_module":4,"category_id":33,"category_name":29,"doc_title":10,"doc_description":12,"doc_content":135,"file_id":136,"file_url":137,"file_type":138,"file_size":139,"view_count":55,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":22,"is_downloadable":22,"audit_status":22,"page_count":140,"language":141,"language_code":8,"site_id":7,"html_lang":8,"table_of_contents":142,"faqs":143,"seo_title":144,"seo_description":12,"update_tm":145,"read_time":98,"preview_page_count":4},687207412472,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_155a257f0dc6eb9ab79c44ca47cae57d","A-LEVEL German Transition  \nTransition from GCSE to A-Level Workbook  \nDas Brandenburger Tor, Berlin  \nName:  \n_______________________________________  \nTransition to A-Level Workbook  \nCONTENTS  \n\n| An introduction to transition work | 3 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Useful resources | 4-6 |\n| Grammar checklist and resources | 7-8 |\n| Tenses workout | 9-10 |\n| Research tasks | 11-15 |\n| Listening – top tips and suggested activities | 16 |\n| Reading – top tips and suggested activities | 17 |\n| Writing – top tips and suggested activities | 18 |\n| Speaking – top tips and suggested activities | 19 |\n| General tips for independent learning | 20 |\n| Appendix 1: Understanding the news in German | 21 |\n| News Grid blank template | 22 |\n| Appendix 2: Using an Independent Learning Log | 23 |\n| Independent Learning Log blank template | 24-31 |\n\n\n| | Transition from GCSE to A-level | |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| What is transition work?\u003Cbr>Transition work is independent learning to consolidate what you already know and begin to accumulate new knowledge in preparation for the A-level course. The main aim is to keep practising your language regularly – little and often is the key. This way, it won’t feel like such a big step up in September.\u003Cbr>What does independent learning look like?\u003Cbr>There are huge amounts of resources available to you in order to keep your language going, many of which will be referenced in this booklet. As well as preparing you for the A-level, independent learning is a major opportunity to further explore the German language through a range of activities tailored to your own interests:\u003Cbr>• You choose what you do, where, when and why\u003Cbr>• A chance to make your learning fun by choosing material which really interests you\u003Cbr>• You taking responsibility for your own progress and achievements\u003Cbr>• Working on the language skills you have identified as a particular area to work on\u003Cbr>• Developing your confidence about learning new languages in the future\u003Cbr>• Making effective use of free time to find new ways of learning that keep you interested\u003Cbr>• An opportunity to work constructively with friends\u003Cbr>Key activities are highlighted in bold!\u003Cbr>|  |  |\n| | Where should I start?\u003Cbr>This booklet contains a range of different suggestions of activities to complete independently as well as some grammar activities and research tasks to give you some background knowledge to some of the topics on the A-level course.\u003Cbr>Remember that A-level builds on what you already know from GCSE (the German language is still the same!) so why not start by working through your GCSE Grammar and Translation book (if you have one) or looking online for the A-level equivalent? |  |\n\n\n| Useful Resources\u003Cbr>Watch…\u003Cbr>TELEVISION | |\n| --- | --- |\n| • If you have Netflix or Amazon Prime, try searching for “German language films” or“German language TV”. Many English language films/programmes also have a German audio or subtitle option\u003Cbr>•  [http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/german/tv/onlineprogs.shtml](http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/german/tv/onlineprogs.shtml The)[ The](http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/german/tv/onlineprogs.shtml The) BBC website has some useful links to German TV programmes online and tips for how to get the most out of it.\u003Cbr>•  [https://www.daserste.de/](https://www.daserste.de/ This German TV channel)[ This German TV channel](https://www.daserste.de/ This German TV channel) has a variety of programmes available to watch online.\u003Cbr>•  [https://www.channel4.com/collection/walter-presents](https://www.channel4.com/collection/walter-presents The Channel 4)[ The Channel 4](https://www.channel4.com/collection/walter-presents The Channel 4) ‘Walter Presents’collection is available to watch online. This is a variety of foreign TV programmes but thereis a whole section for German TV.\u003Cbr>•  [https://www.arte.tv/de/](https://www.arte.tv/de/ An)[ An](https://www.arte.tv/de/ An) arts and culture channel produced in France and Germany and available online in 6 lan","cbCaimP7vQIWPQje","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimP7vQIWPQje","pdf",851843,24,"English","# An introduction to transition work\n# Where should I start?\n# Useful Resources\n## Watch\n## Listen\n## Music","[{\"question\":\"What is transition work in this workbook?\",\"answer\":\"Transition work is independent learning that consolidates existing knowledge and builds new skills in preparation for the A-level course. The focus is on regular practice so the September step feels manageable.\"},{\"question\":\"How should students approach independent learning?\",\"answer\":\"Students choose what to do, when to do it, and why, using activities tailored to personal interests. The workbook encourages taking responsibility for progress, working on identified skill areas, and using free time effectively.\"},{\"question\":\"What learning activities and skills does the workbook include?\",\"answer\":\"It covers grammar checklists and resources, tenses practice, research tasks, and targeted tips and activities for listening, reading, writing, and speaking. It also includes general tips for independent learning and appendices for understanding German news and using an independent learning log.\"}]","A-LEVEL German Transition - Transition from GCSE to A-Level Workbook | PDF",1790637911]