This document summarizes the key details of the Edexcel GCSE German exam, including the assessment breakdown, topics covered, and requirements for coursework and speaking assessments. Students must show mastery of present, past and future tenses to achieve at least a grade C, while those aiming for an A grade will need additional tenses and fluency with few errors. It emphasizes the importance of perfect planning to prevent a pathetic performance.

1. GCSE German BOARD: EDEXCEL SYLLABUS CODE:1231

2. ASSESSMENT DETAILS Ongoing 25% COURSEWORK 4 F:40mins H: 1hr 25% READING 3 F: 9 mins H:11-12 25% SPEAKING 2 F:30mins H: 40m + 5 mins reading time 25% LISTENING 1

4. SPEAKING TEST PREPARATION TIME GIVEN 1. 2 ROLE PLAY TASKS 2. CONVERSATION ON 2 TOPICS 1 ST TOPIC – OWN CHOICE 1 MINUTE PRESENTATION OF TOPIC E.G. Last year’s holiday BRIEF NOTES/VISUAL STIMULUS ALLOWED

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9. Success will cost you 5p P ERFECT P LANNING P REVENTS P ATHETIC P ERFORMANCE