AQA GCSE German 2025 Papers – Listening, Reading & Writing (Foundation and Higher)
- William Cartwright
- 4 days ago
- 1 min read
Getting ready for GCSE German exams can feel like trying to climb the Alps in flip-flops—daunting, confusing, and a little bit chilly if you don't have the right gear.
Below, you’ll find the official AQA GCSE German 2025 papers, neatly organized by tier and skill, so you can stop guessing and start practicing with confidence.
Paper 1: Listening – Foundation Tier (2025)
The Foundation Listening paper focuses on:
Understanding clear, familiar spoken German
Recognising key vocabulary and opinions
Answering questions accurately in English
Download it here.
Paper 1: Listening – Higher Tier (2025)
The Higher Listening paper requires:
Understanding more complex spoken German
Identifying attitudes, justifications, and detail
Processing unfamiliar language under exam conditions
Download it here.
Paper 3: Reading – Foundation Tier (2025)
The Foundation Reading paper tests:
Comprehension of short and extended German texts
Core GCSE vocabulary across all themes
Clear understanding without unnecessary linguistic complexity
Download it here.
Paper 3: Reading – Higher Tier (2025)
The Higher Reading paper includes:
Longer and more demanding texts
Inference, opinions, and detailed comprehension
A wider range of grammar and vocabulary
Download it here.
Paper 4: Writing – Foundation Tier (2025)
The Foundation Writing paper assesses:
Structured written responses
Accurate use of basic grammar and vocabulary
Clear communication rather than complexity
Download it here.
Paper 4: Writing – Higher Tier (2025)
The Higher Writing paper expects:
More developed ideas
A wider range of vocabulary and tenses
Greater grammatical accuracy and sophistication
Download it here.
Wishing everyone all the best with their upcoming AQA GCSE German 2025 Papers.
Comments