Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Portuguese - Issue 4 - specification changes summary

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Summary of Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Portuguese specification Issue 4 changes, detailing updates from the previous issue. The document lists specific amendments to assessment materials and guidance, including removal of a subject advisor service reference, updates to Foundation tier paper timing, clarifications about English question titles, revised assessment information for Paper 4, and removal of a GCE AS reference. It also outlines what supporting resources and contacts are available, and provides the qualification contents and overview of subject areas, papers, and objectives.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages142

Reading Time5 h 58 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Qualification at a glance

Subject content

Paper 1: Listening and understanding in Portuguese

Paper 2: Speaking in Portuguese

Paper 3: Reading and understanding in Portuguese

Paper 4: Writing in Portuguese

Assessment Objectives

Administration and general information

Entries

Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice

Student recruitment and progression

Appendix 1: Candidate speaking examination record form (CS2)

Appendix 2: Grammar list

Appendix 3: Vocabulary list

Appendix 4: The context for the development of this qualification

Appendix 5: Transferable skills

Appendix 6: Codes

GCSE (9-1) Portuguese Speciﬁcation | Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Portuguese (1PG0) | | --- | | First teaching from September 2018 | First certiﬁcation from June 2020 Issue 4 Summary of Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Portuguese specification Issue 4 changes | Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number | | --- | --- | | Removal of Subject Advisor name:
‘Our subject advisor service and online community’ | 3 | | Update to Foundation tier paper timing:
‘Foundation tier: 1 hour 20 minutes ’ | 6 and 38 | | Clarification of question titles appearing in English added:
‘The instructions to students are in Gujarati. The question titles appear in English.’ | 38 | | Update to Foundation tier Assessment Information for Paper 4, bullet point 5:‘Question 2 has two options from which students have to select one. This question assesses students on their ability to note down key points and convey information. Students must use the formal register.’ | 39 | | Reference to ‘GCE AS’ removed in the following sentence:
This qualification offers a suitable progression route to GCE A level in Gujarati. | 68 | If you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html). Contents 1 Introduction 2 Why choose Edexcel GCSE Portuguese? 2 Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 3 Qualification at a glance 4 2 Subject content 7 Themes and topics 8 Paper 1: Listening and understanding in Portuguese 10 Paper 2: Speaking in Portuguese 12 Paper 3: Reading and understanding in Portuguese 36 Paper 4: Writing in Portuguese 38 Assessment Objectives 63 3 Administration and general information 64 Entries 64 Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice 64 Student recruitment and progression 67 Appendix 1: Candidate speaking examination record form (CS2) 71 Appendix 2: Grammar list 72 Appendix 3: Vocabulary list 79 Appendix 4: The context for the development of this qualification 135 Appendix 5: Transferable skills 137 Appendix 6: Codes 138 1 Introduction Why choose Edexcel GCSE Portuguese? We believe languages should be accessible for all students. Our new Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Portuguese has been developed to help students of all abilities progress and develop a passion for languages, through culturally engaging content. We’ve listened to feedback from the languages community and have developed an engaging and inspirational course of study that will enable your students to manipulate and use the target language effectively, independently and creatively, so that they have a solid basis from which to progress to A Level or employment. Engaging and popular topics Our specification includes both familiar and new topics that you have told us you like and that motivate your students. Manageable content Our content has been structured across five themes. This flexible programme of study allows time for a focused revision period at the end of the course. Content and assessments that provide an engaging real-world focus The authentic situations and stimuli enable students to see language in context and learn about the culture of the target language country. Our assessments allow for spontaneity and test grammar as well as providing plenty of opportunities for students to apply their knowledge independently, creatively and in authentic situations. Straightforward assessments that are accessible to all students Special care has been taken to ensure that all our papers are designed to be clear and concise and, where appropriate, questions feature scaffolding to help all students’ progress through the assessments confidently. Reading and listening papers are structured so that que

FAQs

What are the key changes in the Portuguese GCSE specification for Issue 4?

Issue 4 records specific updates such as removal of the subject advisor name reference, revised Foundation tier paper timing, clarifications about English question titles, updates to Paper 4 assessment information, and removal of a GCE AS reference.

How is the content structured for the Portuguese GCSE?

The specification content is structured across five themes, supporting a focused revision period at the end of the course and enabling a flexible programme of study.

How are listening and reading papers designed to support students?

Reading and listening papers are structured with target-language question sections separated from questions requiring responses in English, and questions progress in demand through the paper, with translation tasks increasing in difficulty by tier.

Oct 20, 2026

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