Site
Web

Leaving Cert German

Improve your performance in German

with

services in German

General Information

German at Leaving Cert

The German syllabus aims to help students develop an appreciation for the German language. The language skills learned during the Junior Cycle will be built on and developed at Senior Cycle.The aim of the syllabus is to improve basic communication proficiency and to make students aware of language and culture.

German Exam

The German exam is given at two levels at Leaving Cert - ordinary and higher. The exam for both levels takes the same format. Students have to complete an oral exam prior to the written paper, this is generally held in the two weeks after the Easter mid-term. Students should practice speaking German as often as possible prior to the exam.

The oral exam takes between 10-15 minutes and the examiner examines students on their pronounciation ,vocabulary,structure and communication skills.

The oral exam is worth 20% for ordinary level and 25 % for higher level.

The aural exam takes place the day of the exam and generally lasts for about 40 minutes, this tests students listening and comprehension skills. Students listen to different passages,dialogues etc.

The aural exam is worth 25% for ordinary level and 20 % for higher level.

The written paper tests students written, reading and comprehension abilities.

Did you know!

In 2010 a total of 4396 students took German at Leaving Cert. 2561 girls took German at Leaving Certificate at higher level while 1835 boys did German at Higher Level in 2010.

13.5% of students got an A
28.5% of students got a B
37.6% of students got a C
18.9% of students got a D
1.5% of students failed

Exam Breakdown

Past Exam Breakdown Higher Level

German Leaving Cert Higher
Time	2 ½ hours - Written exam / 40 minutes - Aural Exam
Marks	400
Structure	Oral exam (100 marks)
	15-20 minutes
	Informal conversation with external examiner
	Picture Sequence or Project
	Role Play
	Written paper (220 marks)
	2½ hours (150 minutes)
	Text 1: Reading comprehension Literary Extract (60 marks)
	Text 1: Applied Grammar (25 marks)
	Text 11: Reading Comprehension (60 marks)
	Text 11: Related written expression (25 marks)
	Written Production (50 marks) answer (a) or (b)
	Aural exam (100 marks)
	40 minutes
	Listening comprehension tape plus questions

Past Exam Breakdown Ordinary Level

German Lower Level
Time	2 ½ hours - Written exam / 40 minutes - Aural Exam
Marks	400
Structure	Structure Oral exam (80 marks)
	15-20 minutes
	Informal conversation with external examiner
	Picture Sequence or Project
	Role Play
	Written paper (220 marks)
	2½ hours (150 minutes)
	Text 1: Reading comprehension Literary Extract (60 marks)
	Text 1: Reading comprehension - Applied Grammar (15 marks)
	Text 11: Reading Comprehension - Non Literary Text (60 marks)
	Text 11: Related written expression (15 marks)
	Text 111:Reading Comprehension - Non Literary Text (40 marks)
	Written Production (30 marks) - answer (a) or (b)
	Aural exam (80 marks)
	40 minutes Aural exam (100 marks)
	Listening comprehension tape plus questions

Download Past Papers

Higher Level
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007

Ordinary Level
2011
2010
2009
2008

M.S. HL
2011
2010
2009
2008

M.S. OL
2011
2010
2009
2008

Download mocks.ie app now.

Available for Apple and Android

mocks.ie app now available on

Correction and Feedback

Excellent option to get personal feedback from highly experienced and qualified teachers on your German essay writing. With this service, you can improve your score and gain confidence in your writing skills.

German Aurals

Improve your listening comprehension by testing yourself online with this excellent aural service. This service is convenient and easy to use.

German Orals

Did you know that the German Oral is worth 25% of the exam this year? This service allows you to practice your German over the phone with one of our experienced German teachers. The valuable feedback you receive following an oral session will greatly improve your exam marks.

German Notes

Improve your German by studying with the revision notes of highly successful leaving cert. students and experienced teachers. Easy to download and guaranteed useful information to help improve your German marks.

Guarantee exam success with our popular packages

See what Mary Quinn from Rathfarnham had to say about the package she bought last year for her son.

“Honestly, it was great! Joe needed more practise in Irish, French and Geography. The corrections and orals were just brilliant, he really benefited from the feedback from the teachers. The revision tool and listening comprehensions were great, he was on the computer all the time testing himself!! He got the results he wanted and is in college now so all the hard work has paid off. Thanks a million for all your help!”