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5  \n1.2 Support and resources to help you teach 5  \n2 Specification at a glance 7  \n2.1 Subject content 7  \n2.2 Assessments 7  \n3 Subject content 11  \n3.1 Themes 11  \n3.2 Scope of study 12  \n3.3 Grammar 13  \n3.4 Communication strategies 17  \n3.5 Vocabulary 22  \n4 Scheme of assessment 101  \n4.1 Aims and learning outcomes 101  \n4.2 Assessment objectives 102  \n4.3 Assessment weightings 102  \n4.4 Paper 1: Listening 103  \n4.5 Paper 2: Speaking 104  \n4.6 Paper 3: Reading 105  \n4.7 Paper 4: Writing 106  \n4.8 Assessment criteria 108  \n5 General administration 125  \n5.1 Entries and codes 125  \n5.2 Overlaps with other qualifications 125  \n5.3 Awarding grades and reporting results 125  \n5.4 Resits and shelf life 126  \n5.5 Previous learning and prerequisites 126  \n5.6 Access to assessment: diversity and inclusion 126  \n5.7 Working with AQA for the first time 127  \n5.8 Private candidates 127  \n[Visit](Visit aqa.org.uk/8648 for the most up-to-date specification)[ ](Visit aqa.org.uk/8648 for the most up-to-date specification)[aqa.org.uk/8648](Visit aqa.org.uk/8648 for the most up-to-date specification)[ for the most up-to-date specification](Visit aqa.org.uk/8648 for the most up-to-date specification), resources, support and administration 3  \nAre you using the latest version of this specification?  \n• You will always find the most up-to-date version of this specification on our website at  \n[aqa.org.uk/8648](aqa.org.uk/8648)  \n• We will write to you if there are significant changes to the specification.  \n[4](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8648 for the most up-to-date specification)[ Visit](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8648 for the most up-to-date specification)[ ](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8648 for the most up-to-date specification)[aqa.org.uk/8648](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8648 for the most up-to-date specification)[ for the most up-to-date specification](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/8648 for the most up-to-date specification), resources, support and administration  \n1 Introduction  \n1.1 Why choose AQA for GCSE Urdu?  \n1.1.1 A specification designed for you and your students  \nWe’ve worked with a range of teachers to create this specification. 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 Urdu language skills to their full potential, equipping them with the knowledge to communicate in a variety of contexts with confidence.  \n1.1.2 Languages 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.  \nYou can find out about all our Urdu [qualifications at](qualifications at aqa.org.uk/languages)[ ](qualifications at aqa.org.uk/languages)[aqa.org.uk/languages](qualifications at aqa.org.uk/languages)  \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.  \n1.2.1 Teaching resources  \n[Visit](Visit aqa.org.uk/8648 to see all)[ ](Visit aqa.org.uk/8648 to see all)[aqa.org.uk/8648](Visit aqa.org.uk/8648 to see all)[ to see all](Visit aqa.org.uk/8648 to see all) our teaching resources. 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