This discussion is now closed.
Check out other Related discussions
- GCSE Exam Discussions 2024
- A Levels and German Abitur equivalent
- What A-Level grades should I aim for in order to study economics in Germany?
- Should I do 5 a levels?
- Can I choose Textiles even though I want to do Law?
- How competitive is UCL admissions?
- Are my GCSE grades good enough to apply to medicine?
- Should I apply for econs with a Risk Assessment-themed PS?
- Medical school
- What should I do to get into American university with British education?
- Anyone have any experience with BOA academy?
- LSE Politics and Economics Applicants
- Can i get into loreto with these grades?
- TSR Study Together - STEM vs Humanities!
- UCL Economics Undergrad GCSE requirements
- Cambridge MML Application Advice
- Should I take A level German
- Are four A levels worth it for maths at Trinity?
- The Official Modern Languages Applicants for 2024 Entry Thread
- The Great Big "I'm worried I won't get my grades" thread
I am very worried that I may not get an acceptable grade in German
Hello,
I'm currently doing German A level and am worried about my chances of passing with a respectable grade. My knowledge of the grammar is good (I understand it readily) but my vocabulary is pathetic.
I was "rushed" through the GCSE by my school (we took less than a year to do it) and I somehow scraped an A*. I'm doing a past paper now and it's proving to be rather a struggle - especially with the lack of vocabulary and I'm wondering should I just drop it? I'm currently doing 5 AS (Maths, F.Maths, Chem, Phys + Ger) so I can drop it but should I resort to this? Judging by what I've done I can only really get a C max. and I really want to get into an AAAA uni (my other subjects are all A predictions).
I'm currently doing German A level and am worried about my chances of passing with a respectable grade. My knowledge of the grammar is good (I understand it readily) but my vocabulary is pathetic.
I was "rushed" through the GCSE by my school (we took less than a year to do it) and I somehow scraped an A*. I'm doing a past paper now and it's proving to be rather a struggle - especially with the lack of vocabulary and I'm wondering should I just drop it? I'm currently doing 5 AS (Maths, F.Maths, Chem, Phys + Ger) so I can drop it but should I resort to this? Judging by what I've done I can only really get a C max. and I really want to get into an AAAA uni (my other subjects are all A predictions).
At GCSE I got an A in German, after being in the same boat as you, we rushed the GCSE in a year (different circumstances, but still), and my vocab is still very poor.
However, I worked hard and got an A last year, if you really want it then you can do it. But if you don't want it, drop it now. Languages are not easy, so it'll be no good if you're not willing to really stick in.
Good luck! If you have any more questions just quote.
However, I worked hard and got an A last year, if you really want it then you can do it. But if you don't want it, drop it now. Languages are not easy, so it'll be no good if you're not willing to really stick in.
Good luck! If you have any more questions just quote.
I feel your pain.
I do German A-Level and it is without a doubt the toughest subject I do. I however am the opposite of you- I always forget the grammar rules but have a stunning vocabulary.
My advice? stick it out. You have a few months left, and you might surprise yourself. I thought I was going to fail out completely, drop the subject and forget about the dative, subjunctive and pluperfect, but I got a C. Considering my universities are asking for B's, I looked at it, dropped a subject where I hated the teacher, and am now on target for a B.
My advice with the vocabulary would have to be to use it. I used to struggle with vocab lists until my teacher started using a method by which she'd take an article, find key words within said article, put them into a vocab list [by theme, with the most recent being homelessness, for example] and then have us find the words in the text then work them out through the context. I find this helps, so maybe try the same in some way?
Learning words in list form never really works, in my experience so try it.
Viel glück =]
I do German A-Level and it is without a doubt the toughest subject I do. I however am the opposite of you- I always forget the grammar rules but have a stunning vocabulary.
My advice? stick it out. You have a few months left, and you might surprise yourself. I thought I was going to fail out completely, drop the subject and forget about the dative, subjunctive and pluperfect, but I got a C. Considering my universities are asking for B's, I looked at it, dropped a subject where I hated the teacher, and am now on target for a B.
My advice with the vocabulary would have to be to use it. I used to struggle with vocab lists until my teacher started using a method by which she'd take an article, find key words within said article, put them into a vocab list [by theme, with the most recent being homelessness, for example] and then have us find the words in the text then work them out through the context. I find this helps, so maybe try the same in some way?
Learning words in list form never really works, in my experience so try it.
Viel glück =]
Longorefisher
Hello,
I'm currently doing German A level and am worried about my chances of passing with a respectable grade. My knowledge of the grammar is good (I understand it readily) but my vocabulary is pathetic.
I was "rushed" through the GCSE by my school (we took less than a year to do it) and I somehow scraped an A*. I'm doing a past paper now and it's proving to be rather a struggle - especially with the lack of vocabulary and I'm wondering should I just drop it? I'm currently doing 5 AS (Maths, F.Maths, Chem, Phys + Ger) so I can drop it but should I resort to this? Judging by what I've done I can only really get a C max. and I really want to get into an AAAA uni (my other subjects are all A predictions).
I'm currently doing German A level and am worried about my chances of passing with a respectable grade. My knowledge of the grammar is good (I understand it readily) but my vocabulary is pathetic.
I was "rushed" through the GCSE by my school (we took less than a year to do it) and I somehow scraped an A*. I'm doing a past paper now and it's proving to be rather a struggle - especially with the lack of vocabulary and I'm wondering should I just drop it? I'm currently doing 5 AS (Maths, F.Maths, Chem, Phys + Ger) so I can drop it but should I resort to this? Judging by what I've done I can only really get a C max. and I really want to get into an AAAA uni (my other subjects are all A predictions).
Why not work on it this year, take the exams and see how you do and then sign up for AS German next year and repeat the year if you're not satisfied with your grade!
Languages aren't easy, and if you think your other grades would suffer, drop it. Unit 5 in Edexcel is hard, it's about books or topics, so you might struggle with that if you have a bad vocabulary. Well dne for getting an A* at GCSE though. That said, I'm German and did the A-level early (Edexcel), during my GCSEs because of it, so if you need help or something, PM me or write an e-mail etc. 
Related discussions
- GCSE Exam Discussions 2024
- A Levels and German Abitur equivalent
- What A-Level grades should I aim for in order to study economics in Germany?
- Should I do 5 a levels?
- Can I choose Textiles even though I want to do Law?
- How competitive is UCL admissions?
- Are my GCSE grades good enough to apply to medicine?
- Should I apply for econs with a Risk Assessment-themed PS?
- Medical school
- What should I do to get into American university with British education?
- Anyone have any experience with BOA academy?
- LSE Politics and Economics Applicants
- Can i get into loreto with these grades?
- TSR Study Together - STEM vs Humanities!
- UCL Economics Undergrad GCSE requirements
- Cambridge MML Application Advice
- Should I take A level German
- Are four A levels worth it for maths at Trinity?
- The Official Modern Languages Applicants for 2024 Entry Thread
- The Great Big "I'm worried I won't get my grades" thread
Latest
Trending
Last reply 4 days ago
Edexcel A Level Politics Paper 1 (9PL0 01) - 21st May 2024 [Exam Chat]Trending
Last reply 4 days ago
Edexcel A Level Politics Paper 1 (9PL0 01) - 21st May 2024 [Exam Chat]
