Russian GCSE

How many papers are there in GCSE Russian?

• Two

• Three

• One

• Four

When is the exam in 2024? (tick two)

• June

• August

• April/May

• February

Which is NOT one of the themes for GCSE Russian?

• Identity and culture

• Local area, holiday and travel

• Internet safety

• Future aspiration, study and work

Tick how long the Paper 2 (higher tier) - ‘Speaking in Russian’ is?

• 22-24 min

• 12-14 min

• 42-44 min

• 2-4 min

Can you make notes prior to doing the “Speaking in Russian” part?

• Yes

• No

Can you use a dictionary during the exam?

• Yes

• No

What are typical writing tasks in Paper 4 - Writing in Russian? Tick three

• An informal letter

• A formal letter or an article for a magazine

• A story in the past

• A translation from English into Russian.

What should you write with?

• Blue or black pen

• Only black pen

• Pencil

• Only blue pen

What is the highest mark you can get in GCSE Russian?

• A*

• 8

• 9

• 5

Is there a translation task in the exam?

• Yes

• No