A-Level German: Strategies for Success in the 2026 Exams

Course Code: T0306 £289.00

ABOUT THIS COURSE

This course will provide A-Level German teachers with strategies to help their students excel in the 2026 exams. It focuses on developing language proficiency, exploring cultural and literary topics, and improving speaking and writing skills for exam success.  

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

  • Understand the key demands of the AQA A-Level German specification.
  • Develop strategies for improving speaking, writing, and listening skills.
  • Learn effective ways to teach literary texts, films, and cultural studies.
  • Receive practical teaching resources for exam preparation.

PROGRAMME

10:00am

Mastering the AQA A-Level German Specification

  • Overview of the exam structure and key components.
  • Identifying key challenges and ways to support student success.
  • Structuring lessons to balance language skills with cultural content.

10.55am: Break


11:15am

Teaching Literature and Culture

  • Engaging students with German literature, film, and culture.
  • Developing analytical skills for literary and cultural texts.
  • Encouraging students to engage critically with the materials.

12:15pm

Improving Speaking and Writing Skills

  • Teaching strategies for oral exams and developing writing fluency.
  • Approaches for improving grammar and vocabulary usage in written tasks.
  • Focus on writing clear, structured responses for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.

1.00pm: Lunch


2:00pm

Refining Listening and Translation Skills

  • Enhancing listening comprehension through targeted practice.
  • Improving translation accuracy for both directions.
  • Approaches for preparing students for unseen texts and exam situations.

2:45pm

Planning for Long-Term Success

  • Structuring the two-year course for consistent development of language skills.
  • Using assessments and feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Supporting learners at all levels, from high achievers to those needing extra help.

3:15pm

Final Q&A and Reflection

  • Addressing final questions and providing additional strategies.
  • Key takeaways for ensuring success in the 2026 exams.
 

3:30pm

Depart

   
A-Level - Code: T0306

A-Level German: Strategies for Success in the 2026 Exams

COURSE LEADER

Wanda Marshall is a German and French teacher of nearly 20 years’ experience. She was formerly Head of German in a large north London comprehensive. She currently teaches Edexcel A-Level German in a sixth form college and has also been an examiner for AQA A-Level German (Paper 3, oral) for the past five years so she has first hand current experience of teaching and examining the two main boards.

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