Cambridge IGCSE German 0525 — Revision Notes & Past Papers
Free Cambridge IGCSE German (Foreign Language) 0525 revision notes, vocabulary and grammar guides, AI-marked practice and past papers — mapped to the 2025-2027 syllabus across listening, reading, speaking and writing.
What is Cambridge IGCSE German — Foreign Language (0525)?
What is Cambridge IGCSE German — Foreign Language (0525)?
Cambridge IGCSE German (Foreign Language) 0525 is designed for learners studying German as a foreign language. It develops the proficiency needed to communicate effectively in German at CEFR level A2 (Basic User) with elements of level B1 (Independent User). The subject content is organised in five broad topic areas — Everyday activities, Personal and social life, The world around us, The world of work, and The international world — that provide contexts for vocabulary, grammar and structures across four skills.
Assessment
| Paper | Total marks | Duration | Style of questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 — Listening | 40 marks · 25% | ~50 min | Recorded texts (incl. transfer time) |
| Paper 2 — Reading | 45 marks · 25% | 1h | Written comprehension |
| Paper 3 — Speaking | 40 marks · 25% | ~10 min | Oral (plus 10 min preparation) |
| Paper 4 — Writing | 45 marks · 25% | 1h | Directed and open writing tasks |
All candidates take all four papers · 170 marks total · each skill weighted 25%
Source: Cambridge IGCSE German (Foreign Language) 0525 syllabus
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