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We have focussed on ensuring that our assessments are clear, accessible and discriminate effectively.  \nOur objective is to enable students of all abilities to develop their German language skills to their full potential, equipping them with the knowledge to communicate in a variety of contexts with confidence.  \nLanguages for life  \nAt AQA we're passionate about the benefits that learning a language can bring. We strongly believe in languages as a skill for life and something students should enjoy and find rewarding. We know you want a specification which you can enjoy teaching, and one which expands your students' cultural knowledge whilst developing their language skills.  \nWe are confident our assessments will deliver the right results for your students. We want to help you to attract students of all abilities to languages and to deliver the assessments and results you and your students deserve.  \nComprehensive support  \nWe are here to offer a comprehensive range of support and resources to assist your planning, teaching and assessment of our specifications. You can rely on us to support you when you need help.  \nYou can find out about all our German [qualifications at](qualifications at aqa.org.uk/german)[ ](qualifications at aqa.org.uk/german)[aqa.org.uk/german](qualifications at aqa.org.uk/german)  \n1.2 Support and resources to help you teach  \nWe’ve worked with experienced teachers to provide you with a range of resources that will help you confidently plan, teach and prepare for exams.  \nTeaching resources  \n[Visit](Visit aqa.org.uk/8668 to see all)[ ](Visit aqa.org.uk/8668 to see all)[aqa.org.uk/8668](Visit aqa.org.uk/8668 to see all)[ to see all](Visit aqa.org.uk/8668 to see all) our teaching resources. They include:  \n• sample schemes of work to help you plan for course delivery  \n• online progress tests to provide effective means of monitoring individual student progress  \n• resources to support teaching of grammar, translations and the exploitation of literary texts  \n• text book and digital resources endorsed by AQA  \n• training courses to help you deliver AQA German qualifications  \n• subject expertise courses for all teachers, from newly-qualified teachers who are just getting started to experienced teachers looking for fresh inspiration.  \nPreparing for exams  \n[Visit](Visit aqa.org.uk/8668 for everything)[ ](Visit aqa.org.uk/8668 for everything)[aqa.org.uk/8668](Visit aqa.org.uk/8668 for everything)[ for everything](Visit aqa.org","cbCaibZ3YPNgqDPp","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibZ3YPNgqDPp","pdf",1486804,108,"English","# Introduction\n## Why choose AQA for GCSE German\n## Support and resources to help you teach\n# Specification at a glance\n## Subject content\n## Assessments\n# Subject content\n## Themes\n## Scope of study\n## Grammar\n## Communication strategies\n## Vocabulary\n# Scheme of assessment\n## Aims and learning outcomes\n## Assessment objectives\n## Assessment weightings\n## Paper 1: Listening\n## Paper 2: Speaking\n## Paper 3: Reading\n## Paper 4: Writing\n## Assessment criteria\n# General administration\n## Entries and codes\n## Overlaps with other qualifications\n## Awarding grades and reporting results\n## Resits and shelf life\n## Previous learning and prerequisites\n## Access to assessment: diversity and inclusion\n## Working with AQA for the first time\n## Private candidates","[{\"question\":\"When does the GCSE German specification begin for teaching and for exams?\",\"answer\":\"Teaching starts from September 2016 onwards, and exams start from 2018 onwards.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics are included in the subject content?\",\"answer\":\"The specification covers themes, scope of study, grammar, communication strategies, and vocabulary.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the scheme of assessment structured for GCSE German?\",\"answer\":\"It defines assessment aims, objectives and weightings, and describes four papers: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing, followed by assessment criteria.\"}]","GCSE German (8668) - Specification - Version 1.3 | PDF",1792467703,272]