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Key Facts: Madrid PAU German (Alemán II) Exam

90 Min

Exam duration for the PAU First Foreign Language II (German) paper

Madrid PAU Organising Commission 2026

0–10

Grading scale for PAU subject examinations

UCM & Madrid Public Universities

Min 4.0

Minimum mark required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA

Community of Madrid Education Guidelines

60 / 40

Weighting ratio between Bachillerato GPA (60%) and PAU Access Phase (40%)

Spanish University Entrance Regulations

B1–B2

Target CEFR German language proficiency level for 2º Bachillerato

LOMLOE Madrid Curriculum

100

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1Read the text excerpt: 'Immer mehr Jugendliche in Deutschland engagieren sich für den Klimaschutz. Sie nehmen an Demonstrationen teil und verlangen von der Politik konkrete Maßnahmen.' What is the main idea of this excerpt?
A.Young people in Germany are increasingly active in climate protection and demanding political action.
B.German politicians are forcing young people to attend environmental demonstrations.
C.Demonstrations in Germany have been banned due to climate concerns.
D.Climate change in Germany is only being addressed by older generations.
Explanation: The text explicitly states that more and more young people in Germany engage in climate protection, attend demonstrations, and demand concrete measures from politicians. This option accurately captures this central theme.
2Read the sentence: 'Obwohl die Mieten in Großstädten steigen, wollen viele junge Erwachsene nicht auf dem Land leben.' What does the word 'Obwohl' indicate in this context?
A.A concession or contrast between rising urban rents and the desire of young adults to stay in big cities.
B.A temporal sequence indicating an action that happened in the past.
C.A cause-and-effect relationship explaining why rents are rising.
D.A conditional state depending on government housing subsidies.
Explanation: 'Obwohl' is a concessive subordinating conjunction meaning 'although' or 'even though'. It contrasts the negative factor (rising city rents) with the unexpected reality (young adults still wanting to live in cities).
3In the sentence 'Das duale Ausbildungssystem verbindet praktische Arbeit im Betrieb mit theoretischem Unterricht in der Berufsschule', what is the core benefit described?
A.Combining practical workplace training with theoretical vocational school instruction.
B.Replacing all classroom studies with unpaid internships.
C.Offering university degrees without requiring any practical exams.
D.Restricting vocational education exclusively to online lectures.
Explanation: The sentence specifies that the dual system connects practical work in a company ('praktische Arbeit im Betrieb') with theoretical lessons in a vocational school ('theoretischem Unterricht in der Berufsschule'). This option accurately restates this definition.
4Read the text excerpt: 'Die Digitalisierung verändere die Arbeitswelt grundlegend, betonen Experten. Viele traditionelle Berufe könnten verschwinden, während neue Berufsfelder entstehen.' Which statement accurately reflects the text?
A.Digitalization is fundamentally altering work, potentially causing traditional jobs to vanish while new fields emerge.
B.Experts argue that digitalization has had no noticeable impact on the job market.
C.Traditional professions will completely block the creation of new technological jobs.
D.Digital technology will eliminate all forms of employment by the end of the decade.
Explanation: The text notes that digitalization fundamentally alters ('verändere') the working world, leading to the disappearance of traditional jobs and the emergence of new career fields. This option correctly synthesizes this paragraph.
5In the sentence 'Der Autor vertritt die Auffassung, dass erneuerbare Energien unverzichtbar für eine nachhaltige Zukunft sind', what does 'vertritt die Auffassung' mean?
A.Holds the view / supports the opinion.
B.Rejects the proposal / rejects the hypothesis.
C.Ignores the facts / overlooks the data.
D.Doubts the necessity / questions the urgency.
Explanation: The idiom 'eine Auffassung vertreten' means to hold or maintain a specific viewpoint/opinion. Here the author maintains that renewable energy is indispensable for a sustainable future.
6Consider the sentence: 'Ernährungswissenschaftler raten dazu, weniger verarbeitete Lebensmittel zu konsumieren, da sie oft zu viel Zucker enthalten.' What reason is given for reducing processed food intake?
A.Processed foods frequently contain high amounts of sugar.
B.Processed foods are too expensive for most high school students.
C.Nutritionists believe raw vegetables lack necessary vitamins.
D.Sugar consumption enhances academic concentration in adolescents.
Explanation: The subordinate clause starting with 'da' explicitly gives the reason: processed foods often contain too much sugar ('da sie oft zu viel Zucker enthalten').
7Read the passage: 'Künstliche Intelligenz wird bereits in vielen Bereichen eingesetzt, beispielsweise in der Medizin zur Diagnose von Krankheiten. Dennoch befürchten Kritiker ethische Probleme.' What contrast is established by 'Dennoch'?
A.Despite beneficial applications in fields like medicine, critics raise concerns about ethical risks.
B.Because medical diagnosis is flawed, artificial intelligence should be banned immediately.
C.Ethical guidelines have successfully eliminated all risks associated with artificial intelligence.
D.Critiques of artificial intelligence are limited exclusively to financial cost.
Explanation: 'Dennoch' (nevertheless/yet) highlights the contrast between the positive practical uses of AI (such as medical diagnosis) and the ongoing ethical concerns raised by critics.
8Read the statement: 'Die Bundesregierung plant, den öffentlichen Nahverkehr finanziell stärker zu fördern, um den Autoverkehr in den Innenstädten zu reduzieren.' What is the ultimate goal of the policy?
A.To reduce car traffic in city centers by investing more in public transit.
B.To ban public transportation in favor of private electric cars.
C.To increase parking fees for bicycles in rural areas.
D.To eliminate all municipal subsidies for train and bus services.
Explanation: The final clause with 'um... zu reduzieren' states the goal: to reduce car traffic in city centers ('den Autoverkehr in den Innenstädten zu reduzieren') by funding public transport.
9In the text 'Mehrsprachigkeit gilt heutzutage als ein zentraler Vorteil auf dem globalen Arbeitsmarkt. Wer mehr als zwei Sprachen beherrscht, hat bessere Karrierechancen', what is inferred about multilingualism?
A.Commanding more than two languages enhances career opportunities in the global job market.
B.Knowing multiple languages is unnecessary in modern international business.
C.Monolingual job applicants are given preference in global corporations.
D.Language learning is only valuable for academic researchers.
Explanation: The text identifies multilingualism ('Mehrsprachigkeit') as a key advantage ('zentraler Vorteil') that yields better career prospects ('bessere Karrierechancen') on the global market.
10Read the excerpt: 'In vielen deutschen Städten entstehen immer mehr Gemeinschaftsgärten. Diese grünen Oasen bieten nicht nur Frischeprodukte, sondern fördern auch den sozialen Zusammenhalt in der Nachbarschaft.' What two benefits of community gardens are mentioned?
A.Providing fresh produce and strengthening social cohesion in the neighborhood.
B.Generating commercial agricultural profit and reducing urban noise pollution.
C.Replacing city parks and eliminating the need for municipal waste management.
D.Lowering residential property taxes and providing free housing.
Explanation: The passage notes 'nicht nur Frischeprodukte' (fresh produce) 'sondern fördern auch den sozialen Zusammenhalt' (strengthening social cohesion). This option lists both exact benefits.

About the Madrid PAU German (Alemán II) Exam

The Madrid PAU German — First Foreign Language II exam (Lengua Extranjera II: Alemán) evaluates 2º Bachillerato students on CEFR B1-B2 German proficiency. Coordinated by the PAU Organising Commission of Madrid and public universities (UCM, UAM, UPM, UC3M, URJC, UAH), it tests reading comprehension, syntax, vocabulary, sentence transformations, and DACH cultural context. Local questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for 2nd Bachillerato curriculum.

Exam sponsor: PAU Organising Commission of the Community of Madrid / Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Written 90-minute examination assessing German reading comprehension, morphosyntactic accuracy (case endings, subordinate verb order, passive, subjunctive II), contextual vocabulary, sentence transformations, and sociolinguistic knowledge.

Time Limit

90 minutes (1.5 hours)

Passing Score

Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).

Exam / Certification Fees

EUR 93.02 base registration fee for compulsory Access Phase in Community of Madrid (or ~11.63 € per optional subject in voluntary phase).

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25%

Reading Comprehension & Textual Analysis

Textual analysis of authentic contemporary prose, identification of main arguments, implicit meaning, and contextual vocabulary interpretation.

25%

German Grammar & Syntax

Mastery of subordinate clause word order (Nebensätze), verb tenses, passive voice, Konjunktiv II, case declensions, and prepositional verbs.

20%

Vocabulary & Idiomatic Expressions

Contextual vocabulary, compound nouns (Komposita), false friends (falsche Freunde), fixed prepositional collocations, and idiomatic turns of phrase.

15%

Sentence Transformation & Structure

Syntactic transformations including active/passive, direct/indirect speech, nominalization/verbalization, causal/consecutive connectors, and relative clause restructuring.

15%

Cultural & Sociolinguistic Context

Knowledge of DACH region geography, institutions, contemporary society, traditions, history, literature, and sociolinguistic register variations.

Preparing for the Madrid PAU German (Alemán II) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).
  • Assessment: Written 90-minute examination assessing German reading comprehension, morphosyntactic accuracy (case endings, subordinate verb order, passive, subjunctive II), contextual vocabulary, sentence transformations, and sociolinguistic knowledge.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 93.02 base registration fee for compulsory Access Phase in Community of Madrid (or ~11.63 € per optional subject in voluntary phase). Official sources

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Madrid PAU German (Alemán II): Suggested Study Strategy

1Master German word order rules: Verb-Second (V2) in main clauses, Verb-Final (VF) in subordinate clauses (Nebensätze), and Verb-First (V1) in yes/no questions or imperatives.
2Memorize prepositional verb collocations and their required cases (e.g., 'warten auf + Akk.', 'interessieren für + Akk.', 'gehören zu + Dat.').
3Practice transforming active sentences into passive voice (Vorgangspassiv with 'werden + Partizip II') and using Konjunktiv II for hypothetical conditional statements.
4Expand topic-specific vocabulary for common Bachillerato themes such as environmental protection, digitalization, renewable energy, youth education, and social media.
5Review the geography, political systems, and major historical/cultural facts of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH region).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format of the Madrid PAU German exam?

The exam is a 90-minute written test consisting of a contemporary German reading text, comprehension questions (true/false with text justification, main ideas), linguistic and grammar exercises (sentence transformation, verb tense manipulation, case endings), and a short guided argumentative composition.

What passing mark is needed for university admission in Madrid?

Each subject is marked on a 0–10 scale. A minimum mark of 4.0 is required in the compulsory Access Phase subjects to calculate the final university entrance mark (N admission = 60% Bachillerato GPA + 40% PAU Access Phase, which must equal at least 5.0).

What registration fees apply for PAU in Madrid?

The base registration fee for the compulsory Access Phase in the Community of Madrid is EUR 93.02. Optional subjects in the voluntary phase cost approximately EUR 11.63 per subject.

What target language level does the PAU German exam evaluate?

The exam targets CEFR B1-B2 German level, expecting students to understand non-literary contemporary prose, command complex syntactic structures (subordinate clauses, passive voice, subjunctive II), and express structured opinions.

Are dictionaries or digital aids permitted during the PAU German exam?

No. Standard PAU regulations prohibit dictionaries, electronic devices, or reference books during the examination.