Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91968 about?

Accepted Answer

You're being asked to have real German conversations where you naturally share and respond to information, ideas, and opinions—not from a script. You need to talk about things that matter to you (personal stuff, experiences, past and future events) and keep the conversation going even if you make some mistakes along the way.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91968?

Accepted Answer

1. Participate in unscripted, natural German conversations (not rehearsed or memorized) 2. Share information and ask questions to understand what others think or have experienced 3. Refer to things happening now, in the past, and in the future during your conversation 4. Use a range of German vocabulary and different sentence types to express yourself 5. Keep the conversation moving forward using strategies like asking follow-up questions, clarifying what you don't understand, or correcting yourself when needed

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91968?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You can have a real conversation in German where you share information and respond to others, using relevant language despite making some mistakes that don't stop people understanding you. Merit: You capably maintain the conversation by using strategies like follow-up questions, show variety in your vocabulary and sentence structures, and build on what others say—with mistakes that don't significantly get in the way of communication. Excellence: You skilfully guide the conversation with confident strategies that draw out more detail, demonstrate consistent control of well-chosen and varied German language, and communicate clearly without mistakes that would confuse the listener.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91968?

Accepted Answer

1. Relying on memorized phrases or over-rehearsed responses instead of having a genuine, unscripted conversation—examiners can tell when you're reciting rather than responding naturally 2. Forgetting to reference multiple time periods (present, past, and future) or only talking about the present moment—you need to show you can discuss experiences across different times 3. Not using interactive strategies to support the flow of conversation, such as asking questions back, seeking clarification when confused, or self-correcting—these are what keep a real conversation going

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