This adaptable word booklet (including model answers) is for the new AQA German GCSE 8662 specification (first exams in 2026). It is a student-friendly document which explains the different elements of the speaking exam in detail. For HIgher Tier students only. Separate Foundation Tier version available here. The booklet explains each part of the new speaking exam: Role Play, Read Aloud and follow- up questions, Photo card response and unprepared conversation. Each section contains an explanation mark scheme guidance model answers general advice and tips example question(s) for students to prepare themselves There is a table of contents and a glossary at the end. Note: This booklet contains excerpts from the AQA German GCSE SAMS 1 Teacher Booklet. UPDATE: AQA have recently rolled back the marking guidance with regard number of pieces of information needed in the photocard and also specifying number of errors in the read aloud markscheme. However, I think it is still good practice to prepare students to give lots of information in the photocard and aim for as few errors as possible in the read aloud so have left this in the booklet. All feedback gratefully received.

This adaptable word booklet (including model answers) is for the new AQA German GCSE 8662 specification (first exams in 2026). It is a student-friendly document which explains the different elements of the speaking exam in detail. For Foundation Tier students only. Separate Higher Tier version available here The booklet explains each part of the new speaking exam: Role Play, Read Aloud and follow- up questions, Photo card response and unprepared conversation. Each section contains an explanation mark scheme guidance model answers general advice and tips example question(s) for students to prepare themselves There is a table of contents and a glossary at the end. Note: This booklet contains excerpts from the AQA German GCSE SAMS 1 Teacher Booklet. UPDATE: AQA have recently rolled back the marking guidance with regard number of pieces of information needed in the photocard and also specifying number of errors in the read aloud markscheme. However, I think it is still good practice to prepare students to give lots of information in the photocard and aim for as few errors as possible in the read aloud so have left this in the booklet. All feedback gratefully received.

This adaptable word booklet (including model answers) contains 6 original Foundation Tier and 6 original Higher Tier Role Plays which are suitable for the new AQA German GCSE 8662 specification (first exams in 2026). This 42 page booklet includes a candidate role play card, a teacher’s script, model answers and a worksheet for candidates to help them prepare for each role play. This booklet could be used to supplement a lesson on role play or as extra practice for students to work on independently at home. To download a free sample of one of the role play resources, click here

This adaptable word document (including model answers) contains an original Foundation Tier and Higher Tier Role Play which is suitable for the new AQA German GCSE 8662 specification (first exams in 2026). This document includes a candidate role play card, a teacher’s script, a worksheet for candidates to help them prepare for the role play and model answers for both Foundation and Higher tiers. The topic of both of the role plays is Media and Technology - Theme 3 This could be used to supplement a lesson on role play or as extra practice for students to work on independently at home. If you like this resource, check out my TES shop for similar resources. You can purchase a booklet with 6 Foundation Tier and 6 Higher Tier Role Plays https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-german-gcse-2026-role-play-booklet-13299825). To get a free trial resource, click https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-german-gcse-role-play-2026-free-time-activities-free-resource-13299699)

This adaptable word document (including answers) contains a reading text about a German actor and would be suitable for year 9 or AQA GCSE (new spec) Foundation Tier students. The document contains a reading text (102 words) in German, a simple task where students have to find the German in the text, a comprehension task (questions and answers in English), translation and a writing task with an adaptable wordframe that students can use to create their own text. Answers provided. Note: This document could be used as cover or homework.

This adaptable word document (including model answers) contains an original Foundation Tier and Higher Tier Role Play which is suitable for the new AQA German GCSE 8662 specification (first exams in 2026). This document includes a candidate role play card, a teacher’s script, a worksheet for candidates to help them prepare for the role play and model answers for both Foundation and Higher tiers. The topic of both of the role plays is Identity and Relationships with others - Theme 1 This could be used to supplement a lesson on role play or as extra practice for students to work on independently at home. If you like this resource, check out my TES shop for similar resources. You can purchase a booklet with 6 Foundation Tier and 6 Higher Tier Role Plays https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-german-gcse-2026-role-play-booklet-13299825). To get a free trial resource, click https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-german-gcse-role-play-2026-free-time-activities-free-resource-13299699)

This adaptable word document (including model answers) contains an original Foundation Tier and Higher Tier Role Play which is suitable for the new AQA German GCSE 8662 specification (first exams in 2026). This document includes a candidate role play card, a teacher’s script, a worksheet for candidates to help them prepare for the role play and model answers for both Foundation and Higher tiers. The topic of both of the role plays is Where people live – Theme 3 This could be used to supplement a lesson on role play or as extra practice for students to work on independently at home. If you like this resource, check out my TES shop for similar resources. You can purchase a booklet with 6 Foundation Tier and 6 Higher Tier Role Plays https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-german-gcse-2026-role-play-booklet-13299825). To get a free trial resource, click https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-german-gcse-role-play-2026-free-time-activities-free-resource-13299699)

This adaptable word document (including model answers) contains an original Foundation Tier and Higher Tier Role Play which is suitable for the new AQA German GCSE 8662 specification (first exams in 2026). This document includes a candidate role play card, a teacher’s script, a worksheet for candidates to help them prepare for the role play and model answers for both Foundation and Higher tiers. The topic of both of the role plays is Celebrity Culture - Theme 2 This could be used to supplement a lesson on role play or as extra practice for students to work on independently at home. If you like this resource, check out my TES shop for similar resources. You can purchase a booklet with 6 Foundation Tier and 6 Higher Tier Role Plays https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-german-gcse-2026-role-play-booklet-13299825). To get a free trial resource, click https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-german-gcse-role-play-2026-free-time-activities-free-resource-13299699)

This adaptable word document (including model answers) contains an original Foundation Tier and Higher Tier Role Play which is suitable for the new AQA German GCSE 8662 specification (first exams in 2026). This document includes a candidate role play card, a teacher’s script, a worksheet for candidates to help them prepare for the role play and model answers for both Foundation and Higher tiers. The topic of both of the role plays is School - Theme 1 This could be used to supplement a lesson on role play or as extra practice for students to work on independently at home. If you like this resource, check out my TES shop for similar resources. You can purchase a booklet with 6 Foundation Tier and 6 Higher Tier Role Plays https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-german-gcse-2026-role-play-booklet-13299825). To get a free trial resource, click https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-german-gcse-role-play-2026-free-time-activities-free-resource-13299699)

This powerpoint (including answers) contains 2 lessons which could be used for for KS3 introduction to weather and seasons in French. The first lesson contains an introduction into weather and the exercises included are games such as SPLAT, beat the teacher, what is missing, and a matching exercise, listening exercise (teacher to read out) and a speaking task. There is also a glossary which can be printed out for support. The second lesson presents the seasons and includes tasks like delayed copying, one pen one dice translation, find the errors, sentence bingo and blind noughts and crosses game. The second lesson concludes with a structured writing task. Please note that this is NOT suitable for cover work as a French teacher would need to model the language.

This powerpoint (including answers) contains 2 lessons which could be used for for KS3 introduction to weather and seasons in German. The first lesson contains an introduction into weather and the exercises included are games such as SPLAT, beat the teacher, what is missing, and a matching exercise, listening exercise (teacher to read out) and a speaking task. There is also a glossary which can be printed out for support. The second lesson presents the seasons and includes tasks like delayed copying, one pen one dice translation, find the errors, sentence bingo and blind noughts and crosses game. The second lesson concludes with a structured writing task. Please note that this is NOT suitable for cover work as a German teacher would need to model the language.

This powerpoint (including answers) contains a lesson which could be used for transition or for KS3 introduction to music genres in German. This lesson contains an introduction into music genres (mostly cognates) and giving simple opinions in German, and the exercises included are games such as SPLAT, beat the teacher, was fehlt, and a matching exercise, listening exercise (teacher to read out) and a speaking task. There is also a glossary which can be printed out for support. The additional file is a word document with the ‘Find Someone Who’ activity. This lesson is ideal for a transition lesson for year 6s or for an introduction to music genres in year 7. Please note that this is NOT suitable for cover work as a German teacher would need to model the language.

This Powerpoint (including answers) contains a lesson which could be used for transition or for KS3 introduction to music genres in French. This lesson contains an introduction into music genres (mostly cognates) and giving simple opinions in French, and the exercises included are games such as SPLAT, beat the teacher, what’s missing, and a matching exercise, listening exercise (teacher to read out) and a speaking task. There is also a glossary which can be printed out for support. The additional file is a word document with the ‘Find Someone Who’ activity. This lesson is ideal for a transition lesson for year 6s or for an introduction to music genres in year 7. Please note that this is NOT suitable for cover work as a French teacher would need to model the language.

FREE RESOURCE! This adaptable word document (including model answers) contains an original Foundation Tier and Higher Tier Role Play which is suitable for the new AQA German GCSE 8662 specification (first exams in 2026). This document includes a candidate role play card, a teacher’s script, a worksheet for candidates to help them prepare for the role play and model answers for both Foundation and Higher tiers. The topic of both of the role plays is Free-time Activities - Theme 2 This could be used to supplement a lesson on role play or as extra practice for students to work on independently at home. If you like this resource, check out my TES shop for similar resources. You can purchase a booklet with 6 Foundation Tier and 6 Higher Tier Role Plays here