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Specification – GCSE Polish 8688

Each specification carries its unique number. The number of specifications for GCSE Polish in effect as of 2017 is 8688. The Polish language specification is divided into five main sections: (i) introduction, (ii) specification at a glance, (iii) subject content, (iv) scheme of assessment, and (v) general administration. The GCSE Polish course should be based on specification number 8688 – the link to the GCSE Polish 8688 specification can be found here.

The GCSE 8688 specification for Polish as a foreign language clearly defines learning content focused on three themes scope of study and grammar. Vocabulary, and communication strategies.

Themes

The GCSE 8688 core curriculum is based on the three themes presented in Table 1. Each of the four exam sheets tests all three themes.

GCSE THEMES OF POLISH LANGUAGE (GCSE POLISH 8688)

THEME 1

THEME 2

THEME 3

Identity and culture

Local, national, international and global areas of interest

Current and future study and employment

    1.  Me, my family and friends
  • Relationships with family and friends
  • Marriage/partnership

2.1. Home, town, neighbourhood and region

3.1. My studies
    1.  Technology in everyday life
  • Social media
  • Mobile technology

2.2. Social issue

  • Charity/voluntary work
  • Healthy/unhealthy living

3.2. Life at school/college
    1.   Free-time activities
  • Music
  • Cinema and TV
  • Food and eating out
  • Sport

2.3. Global issues

  • The environment
  • Poverty/homelessness

3.3. Education post-16

    1.  Customs and festivals in Poland

2.4. Travel and tourism

3.4. Jobs, career choices and ambitions
Vocabulary

When preparing for the GCSE Polish language exam, consider the list of mandatory vocabulary tested in the exam. It is essential to carefully read the list prepared by AQA, as it contains vocabulary that may be less commonly used in Polish-speaking homes. Both active and passive vocabulary knowledge is tested on each exam sheet. There may also be vocabulary that is not on the mandatory vocabulary list. The list contains masculine expressions, but candidates must also learn feminine and neuter forms, e.g. if the list includes the adjective zdrowy, you must also know the forms zdrowa (feminine) and zdrowe (neuter gender). The list of required vocabulary for each exam level can be found here.

Grammar

As with vocabulary, the exam board has also prepared exam requirements for grammar. The list of required grammatical content for each exam level (see 4.2) can be found here.

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