As exam season approaches, it’s time to revise smarter, boost confidence, and secure the grades you deserve. Whether you're preparing for your GCSE or A-level German, our Easter revision courses at Olesen Tuition are designed to help students succeed across all exam boards (AQA, Edexcel, etc.)—with outstanding results.
📅 Course Dates and Format
We offer two intensive revision courses for each level:
GCSE German:
Course 1: 5th – 14th April 🔗 Sign up now
Course 2: 7th – 16th April 🔗 Book now
A-level German:
Year 13: 7th – 16th April 🔗 Enrol now
All courses are available online and in person in London.
🌟 Why Choose Olesen Tuition?
✅ Taught by Oxford-educated native German tutors
✅ Over 25 years’ experience with GCSE, A-level, IB, and Goethe exams
✅ 95% of students achieve Grade 9/A*
✅ Small groups and tailored feedback
✅ The top-rated German language school in London with the most 5-star client reviews
📘 What We Cover – GCSE German
Our Easter revision courses focus on all four skill areas tested in the exam: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
🗣️ Speaking (Role Play, Photo Card, Conversation)
Strategies for structuring answers and extending responses
Role play practice using real AQA/Edexcel-style prompts
Detailed work on photo card description and unpredictable questions
Conversation preparation on all key topics
✍️ Writing
Grammar review: tenses, word order, complex structures
Opinion and justification phrases
Structured planning for 90, and 150-word tasks
👂 Listening & 📖 Reading
Authentic exam-style exercises with vocabulary support
Focused work on synonyms, distractors, and exam technique
🧠 Themes Covered:
Identity and Relationships
Education and Work
Healthy Living
Free Time
Customs and Festivals
Media and Technology
Travel and Tourism
The Environment and Where People Live
📗 What We Cover – A-level German
We tailor each course to Year 12 or Year 13 students and their specific curriculum needs:
🗣️ Paper 3 (Speaking)
Theme revision: Familie, digitale Welt, Jugendkultur, Immigration, EU, Wiedervereinigung
Exam board-style IRP prep and mock discussions
Phrases for opinion, contrast, comparison, and evaluation
Role plays (Edexcel) and stimulus cards (AQA)
✍️ Paper 1 (Listening, Reading & Writing)
Past paper comprehension tasks
Translation strategies (both into and from German)
Summary writing techniques
Essay structure for literary texts and films (e.g. Der Vorleser, Russendisko, Almanya)
📚 Grammar Refresher
Tense consolidation
Passive voice
Relative clauses
Konjunktiv I & II
📝 Exam Tips to Get Top Marks
Whether you're preparing for GCSE or A-level, follow these strategies to gain confidence and maximise your marks:
🔑 General Tips
Build active vocabulary sets by theme
Use complex structures (weil, obwohl, relative clauses)
Learn stock phrases for every skill area
Practice speaking under timed conditions
🎯 GCSE Tips
Learn question words (wer, was, wo, wann, wie…)
Keep answers full but simple
Don’t overcomplicate—clarity and accuracy matter more than flair
🎯 A-Level Tips
Quote and analyse literary texts or films with depth
Use connectives to develop arguments (denn, jedoch, außerdem…)
Read German articles to build vocabulary and idiomatic language
Keep IRP notes clear and concise—aim for confident delivery, not a script
📆 Upcoming Blog Series: Daily Exam Advice for GCSE & A-Level German
Yesterday, I published a post about the most Common Mistakes in GCSE German exams (and how to avoid them). Starting tomorrow, we’ll be publishing brand-new blog posts every day this week at 2pm BST, each packed with expert advice on how to excel in your GCSE and A-level German exams. Whether you're looking to sharpen your speaking skills, perfect your writing, or master tricky grammar topics, we’ve got you covered!
Here’s what to expect:
🗓️ Monday – A-level German Filler Phrases & GCSE German Revision Guide: Core Themes Explained
🗓️ Tuesday – A-Level German Key Themes From Year 1
🗓️ Wednesday – How To Prepare For The GCSE German Photo Card Conversation
🗓️ Thursday – A-Level German Key Themes from Year 2
🗓️ Friday – Last-Minute GCSE German Revision Hacks That Actually Work
🗓️ Saturday- Common Mistakes A-level German Students (And How To Avoid Them)
🗓️ Sunday- How To Prepare For The GCSE German Role Play
🔔 Don’t miss a post—check back daily or follow us on Instagram for updates!
🎓 And if you're looking for structured, results-driven support this Easter, join our GCSE or A-level German revision courses taught by Oxford-educated native tutors.
✨ Final Thoughts
Our German revision courses go beyond “quick fixes”—they provide structure, confidence, and depth of understanding. Whether you’re aiming for a grade 9 at GCSE or an A* at A-level, Olesen Tuition will help you reach your goals. With expert guidance, personalised support, and a track record of excellence, our courses offer the boost you need to walk into your exam feeling prepared.
🎓 Places are limited, so reserve your spot now:
Wir freuen uns auf euch! Viel Erfolg bei der Prüfung!
