This model answer forms part of the AQA English Language A-Level coursework component, where students are encouraged to carry out their own language investigation. This answer investigates second language acquisition. It attains full marks: 50/50.

Commentary and opinion article written for the AQA A-Level English Language NEA component. Scored over 85%.

This personal statement was used to apply to Oxford in 2018 for 2019 Entry to study German and Linguistics, and was successful. Generally, its strengths are the breadth of interests and solid examples shown to support why the applicant is interested in the subject.

This (7+ page) timeline is for the British Empire section of the Edexcel A Level History exam. However, it is rather limited in terms of information. It should only be used as a final resource for testing yourself on dates once you know everything. It could also do with a lot more information in the columns. Perhaps you can do something better with it than I did! PS: The thumbnail is only the first page!

An example short essay as would be in the Edexcel A-Level German exam literature section. This essay is about Wiesler’s personality change over the course of Das Leben der Anderen. It is not marked, and there may be grammar errors, since this is written in timed conditions. Use it only as an example of the kind of things you could talk about, and always check the grammar if you do decide to take sentence structures.

An example essay written in timed conditions for Edexcel A Level History Paper 3 (British Empire). It answers the following question: “How far do you agree that the lack of effective military leadership by the British in 1776 to 1783 was the primary cause of the loss of the American colonies?”

An example essay plan written in timed conditions for Edexcel A Level History Paper 3 (British Empire). It answers the following question: “How far do you agree that the lack of effective military leadership by the British in 1776 to 1783 was the primary cause of the loss of the American colonies?”

This (20 page!) document includes most of (not all!) the key knowledge you should know for the FRG segment of the Germany unit. I used it to create flashcards, and it worked quite well. If you can, try to find things to add to it so it becomes even more useful for you! Use it for consolidation after doing the topics too. The way it’s structured is a little bit strange, but you can always change it!

A seven-page document including some key facts/knowledge/evidence to have for Section C for the Germany exam for Edexcel A Level History. These facts formed the bulk of my arguments, but make sure you have done detailed work in understanding the perspectives of particular historians, as you will probably have to analyse a source in the exam.

Another 40-page document outlining the key facts for the Italy exam! This time with memes. I will say that I didn’t do as well on the Italy exam primarily because the question was on the late 1920s, which I didn’t have as much to say on. I would recommend expanding on that section if you get the chance - perhaps it’s because I didn’t have any memes to help me remember.

This extended model answer discusses the cause of the First World War. It achieved 90% when submitted. There are of course areas for improvement, but it provides a good example of what is expected.

A selection of essay plans for Paper 2 (Fascist Italy). These essay plan examples cover some questions which might turn up for the period pre-1922.

A collection of five essays written for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 (Germany). The collection includes the following five essay questions: “How significant was the outbreak of war in 1939 to the treatment of ethnic minorities in the period of Nazi rule in 1933-45?” “Considering the years 1936-1945, how far was Nazi Government transformed by war?” “‘Chaotic and inefficient’: How far do you agree with this assessment of Nazi Government from 1933-42?” “How significant was Hitler’s leadership to the success of the Nazi consolidation of power 1933-41?” “How far do you agree that the survival of Hitler’s dictatorship 1933-45 was due to his removal of opposition?”

A collection of essay plans for Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 (Germany). This collection includes six essays on the Federal Republic of Germany, answering the following questions: “‘The postwar economic history of Germany was one of constant success.’ How far do you agree with this statement?” “How far do you agree that the Federal Republic faced severe economic challenges in the years 1965–83?” “How accurate is it to say that the successive governments of the FRG were stable and successful from 1965-89?” “How far was the Basic Law responsible for the creation of a stable political base in the years 1949-89?” “How accurate is it to say that there was little effective opposition to the political system of the FRG between 1949 and 1989?” “How successful were the Chancellors following Adenauer in maintaining political stability from 1966-89?”

This is an example IRP for the speaking component of the Edexcel German A-Level. It consists of some resources and the student’s 10 findings from them, relating to theme of Anglizismen im Deutschen. This resource shows a number of facts and figures, as well as an example introduction which is typically given to the examiner at the beginning of the oral exam.