Writing
Write in German with no spellchecker or dictionary, cover every bullet point, then check your writing and compare it with a model answer.
About 50 words (Foundation)
Five bullet points, short simple sentences on a familiar topic. Foundation Question 2.
- A message about your best friendIdentity and relationships with others
- A message about staying healthyHealthy living and lifestyle
- An email about your schoolEducation and work
- A message about your free timeFree-time activities
- A message about your birthdayCustoms, festivals and celebrations
- A message about a star you likeCelebrity culture
- A holiday postcardTravel and tourism, including places of interest
- A message about your phoneMedia and technology
About 90 words (both tiers)
Three bullet points, usually in different time frames, with opinions and reasons. In the exam you choose one of two tasks. Foundation Question 5 and Higher Question 2.
- FriendsIdentity and relationships with others
- My hobbiesFree-time activities
- HolidaysTravel and tourism, including places of interest
- Work and the futureEducation and work
- Festivals in my familyCustoms, festivals and celebrations
- Where I liveThe environment and where people live
- A famous person I admireCelebrity culture
- Technology and meMedia and technology
About 150 words (Higher)
Two bullet points, answered at length with a wider range of language. In the exam you choose one of two tasks. Higher Question 3.
- Social mediaMedia and technology
- Changing my lifestyleHealthy living and lifestyle
- School and my plansEducation and work
- An unforgettable eventFree-time activities
- Festivals and traditionsCustoms, festivals and celebrations
- Family lifeIdentity and relationships with others
Every bullet point · The 90-word task · The 150-word task · Translation into German