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Key Facts: Made-for-Wales GCSE German Exam

3850QS

WJEC Made-for-Wales GCSE German qual code

WJEC GCSE German (teaching from 2025)

A*–G

Subject grade scale (U unclassified)

WJEC specification

4 units

2 NEAs + Listening + Reading/Writing exams (linear)

WJEC GCSE German specification

£46.80

Typical centre full GCSE entry fee

WJEC entry fees schedules

Sept 2025

First teaching

WJEC / Qualifications Wales

100

Free practice MCQs here

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WJEC Made-for-Wales GCSE German (3850QS): linear A*–G with Unit 1 Oracy NEA 30%, Unit 2 Reading/Writing NEA 15%, Unit 3 Listening 20% (45 min) and Unit 4 Reading/Writing 35% (1 h 30 min). First teaching Sept 2025; first award Summer 2027; centre full entry about £46.80. This free bank is 100 English MCQs with German retained for language skill—an English MCQ study adaptation, not official exam format.

Sample Made-for-Wales GCSE German Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your Made-for-Wales GCSE German exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1What is the best English meaning of: „Ich gehe dreimal pro Woche ins Fitnessstudio.“?
A.I go to the gym three times a week.
B.I work three hours a week in a studio.
C.I swim three times a month.
D.I teach fitness three times a week.
Explanation: „ins Fitnessstudio gehen“ means to go to the gym; „dreimal pro Woche“ is three times a week.
2Which German sentence best says “I get on well with my siblings”?
A.Ich verstehe meine Geschwister nicht.
B.Ich spiele gegen meine Geschwister.
C.Ich wohne ohne meine Geschwister.
D.Ich verstehe mich gut mit meinen Geschwistern.
Explanation: „sich gut verstehen mit“ means to get on well with someone.
3Read: „Am Wochenende schaue ich oft Filme und chatte mit Freunden.“ What does the speaker mainly do at weekends?
A.Work and study online
B.Travel and visit museums
C.Watch films and chat with friends
D.Play sport and cook for friends
Explanation: „Filme schauen“ = watch films; „chatten mit Freunden“ = chat with friends.
4Which option correctly completes: „Gesunde Ernährung ist wichtig für ___ Körper.“?
A.des
B.den
C.der
D.dem
Explanation: „Körper“ is masculine; after „für“ (accusative preposition) you need masculine accusative „den“.
5What is the best meaning of „sich entspannen“ in a wellbeing context?
A.to relax
B.to argue
C.to train hard
D.to diet strictly
Explanation: „sich entspannen“ means to relax / unwind—common in leisure and mental-health talk.
6„Ich habe gestern Fußball gespielt.“ Which time frame does this sentence use?
A.Present only
B.Future with werden
C.Conditional only
D.Past (perfect)
Explanation: Perfect tense with „haben“ + past participle „gespielt“ refers to a completed past event.
7Which sentence best expresses a justified opinion about social media?
A.Ich Social Media mag nicht weil.
B.Gestern Social Media.
C.Ich finde Social Media nützlich, weil ich Freunde kontaktieren kann.
D.Social Media.
Explanation: A full opinion with „weil“ + verb-final clause justifies the view—typical of higher-band speaking/writing.
8What does „ausreichend schlafen“ mean?
A.to sleep in class
B.to get enough sleep
C.to sleep outdoors only
D.to avoid sleeping
Explanation: „ausreichend“ = sufficient/enough; „schlafen“ = sleep.
9Choose the correct accusative object: „Ich höre ___ Musik gerne.“
A.die
B.der
C.dem
D.des
Explanation: „Musik“ is feminine; as a direct object (accusative) the definite article is „die“.
10Read: „Mein Hobby ist Lesen, aber ich spiele auch Gitarre.“ Which statement is true?
A.Only guitar is mentioned as a hobby.
B.The speaker dislikes reading.
C.The speaker has no free-time activities.
D.Reading is the main hobby and guitar is also played.
Explanation: „Mein Hobby ist Lesen“ states the main hobby; „aber … auch“ adds guitar as another activity.

About the Made-for-Wales GCSE German Exam

Made-for-Wales GCSE German (WJEC qual code 3850QS; QAN C00/4968/5) is the Curriculum for Wales–aligned Key Stage 4 modern languages qualification first taught from September 2025 and first fully awarded from Summer 2027. It is linear and untiered, combining two non-examination assessments (Unit 1 Oracy speaking; Unit 2 Reading and Writing response to a German-language work) with two written examinations (Unit 3 Listening; Unit 4 Reading, translation and writing). Content develops understanding and response, communication and expression, grammar, high-frequency vocabulary and cultural familiarity across three broad themes: language for leisure and wellbeing, language for travel, and language for study and work. Dictionaries are not permitted. The qualification is not available to centres in England. Distinct from England 9–1 GCSE German (AQA/Edexcel/OCR/Eduqas England routes) and from the legacy WJEC GCSE German (3820QS) being phased out.

Assessment

Four compulsory units (linear, untiered). Unit 1 Oracy NEA: speaking test 7–10 minutes + 10 minutes preparation, 60 marks, 30% (read aloud and role play; presentation and discussion; conversation). Unit 2 Reading and Writing NEA: 1 hour, 45 marks, 15% (written response in German to a set work). Unit 3 Listening: written exam 45 minutes (including 5 minutes’ reading time), 45 marks, 20%. Unit 4 Reading and Writing: written exam 1 hour 30 minutes, 70 marks, 35% (reading, German→Cymraeg/English translation, writing). Qual code 3850QS; Qualification Approval Number C00/4968/5. No dictionary in any unit.

Time Limit

Unit 1: 7–10 minutes speaking plus 10 minutes preparation. Unit 2 NEA: 1 hour. Unit 3: 45 minutes (including 5 minutes’ reading time). Unit 4: 1 hour 30 minutes. Total external written exam time 2 hours 15 minutes plus NEA speaking and Unit 2 controlled time.

Passing Score

A*–G subject grades (linear award). Grade U if below G standard. First full award from Summer 2027.

Exam Fee

£46.80 centre full-qualification entry fee for Made-for-Wales GCSE single-award subjects on published WJEC fee schedules (confirm current series PDF; staged unit fees may apply where offered). (WJEC (CBAC), regulated by Qualifications Wales)

Made-for-Wales GCSE German Exam Content Outline

30%

Unit 1 — Oracy (NEA)

Read aloud and role play; prepared presentation with unprepared discussion; unprepared conversation. Settings include stations, tourist information, hotels, shops, cafés, leisure and home. Present, past and future time frames; accurate pronunciation and intonation.

15%

Unit 2 — Reading and Writing (NEA)

Study a German-language work (graphic novel, short story, film script or novel) linked to a broad theme; produce a written response in German to a WJEC-set task; no dictionary; digital submission.

20%

Unit 3 — Listening

Understand spoken German in authentic-style extracts (adverts, messages, podcasts, announcements, conversations, interviews); identify messages and draw conclusions; fixed and short written responses.

35%

Unit 4 — Reading and Writing

Reading comprehension across purposes and contexts; translate short German extracts into Cymraeg/English; write in German in response to simple familiar stimuli using specified grammar and vocabulary.

How to Pass the Made-for-Wales GCSE German Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: A*–G subject grades (linear award). Grade U if below G standard. First full award from Summer 2027.
  • Assessment: Four compulsory units (linear, untiered). Unit 1 Oracy NEA: speaking test 7–10 minutes + 10 minutes preparation, 60 marks, 30% (read aloud and role play; presentation and discussion; conversation). Unit 2 Reading and Writing NEA: 1 hour, 45 marks, 15% (written response in German to a set work). Unit 3 Listening: written exam 45 minutes (including 5 minutes’ reading time), 45 marks, 20%. Unit 4 Reading and Writing: written exam 1 hour 30 minutes, 70 marks, 35% (reading, German→Cymraeg/English translation, writing). Qual code 3850QS; Qualification Approval Number C00/4968/5. No dictionary in any unit.
  • Time limit: Unit 1: 7–10 minutes speaking plus 10 minutes preparation. Unit 2 NEA: 1 hour. Unit 3: 45 minutes (including 5 minutes’ reading time). Unit 4: 1 hour 30 minutes. Total external written exam time 2 hours 15 minutes plus NEA speaking and Unit 2 controlled time.
  • Exam fee: £46.80 centre full-qualification entry fee for Made-for-Wales GCSE single-award subjects on published WJEC fee schedules (confirm current series PDF; staged unit fees may apply where offered).

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Made-for-Wales GCSE German Study Tips from Top Performers

1Learn high-frequency vocabulary from the specification lists in thematic clusters (leisure/wellbeing, travel, study/work) so words transfer across speaking, listening, reading and writing.
2Drill core grammar from Appendix A: cases and articles, present/perfect/future time frames, modal verbs, separable verbs, word order (V2 and subordinate clauses), and sound-spelling correspondences for read-aloud.
3For Unit 1, practise role-play transactions (stations, hotels, shops, cafés) and build a 1-minute presentation with bullet points (max 30 words, no full sentences), then answer unprepared questions in past, present and future.
4For Unit 2, read short German texts linked to a theme and practise justifying opinions in German without a dictionary.
5Train listening with short authentic clips (announcements, dialogues, podcasts) and predict keywords before the extract starts—Unit 3 includes reading time for the questions.
6For Unit 4, practise translating short German sentences into clear English (or Cymraeg if that is your assessment language) and plan short written responses with a clear structure and justified opinions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Made-for-Wales GCSE German?

It is the WJEC GCSE German qualification approved by Qualifications Wales for first teaching from September 2025 (qual code 3850QS; QAN C00/4968/5). It supports the Curriculum for Wales Languages, Literacy and Communication area and is graded A*–G. It is not the same as England 9–1 GCSE German.

How is the qualification assessed?

Four compulsory linear units with no tiering: Unit 1 Oracy NEA (7–10 minutes speaking + 10 minutes preparation, 30%), Unit 2 Reading and Writing NEA (1 hour, 15%), Unit 3 Listening exam (45 minutes including 5 minutes’ reading time, 20%), and Unit 4 Reading and Writing exam (1 hour 30 minutes, 35%). Dictionaries are not allowed in any unit.

What are the three broad themes?

Language for leisure and wellbeing (e.g. health, relationships, technology and media), language for travel (e.g. travel, German-speaking culture, sustainability), and language for study and work (e.g. study and work opportunities, using languages at home and abroad). Vocabulary is designed to transfer across themes.

When is the first award?

First teaching is September 2025. The specification states first awarding during the 2027 summer series. Follow your centre’s entry plan and WJEC key dates for NEA windows (e.g. speaking and Unit 2 assessment windows in the 2027 series).

Is this the same as GCSE German in England?

No. Made-for-Wales GCSE German is regulated by Qualifications Wales, awarded by WJEC for centres in Wales, uses A*–G grades, and has a distinct unit structure with substantial NEA. England GCSEs typically use the 9–1 scale and different board specifications.

Are these practice questions official WJEC papers?

No. OpenExamPrep questions are original English-language multiple-choice items for revision, with German retained when testing vocabulary, grammar, reading or translation. Official exams include speaking, listening to audio, open writing and NEA tasks. Always use WJEC sample assessment materials and your teacher’s guidance for exam technique.