WJEC AS/A Level Welsh Second Language Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free WJEC A Level Welsh Second Language past papers & mark schemes. Units on language use, poetry, translanguaging & the short story. 26 resources.
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Summer 2023
3 filesAS/A Level Welsh Second Lang – Unit 5: Written: The Welsh Language in Society and Translanguaging – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Welsh Second Lang – Unit 6: Written: The Use of Language and the Short Story – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Welsh Second Lang – Unit 3: Written: The Use of Language, and Poetry – Past Paper – Summer 2023
Summer 2022
6 filesAS/A Level Welsh Second Lang – Unit 5: Written: The Welsh Language in Society and Translanguaging – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Welsh Second Lang – Unit 6: Written: The Use of Language and the Short Story – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Welsh Second Lang – Unit 3: Written: The Use of Language, and Poetry – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Welsh Second Lang – Unit 5: Written: The Welsh Language in Society and Translanguaging – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Welsh Second Lang – Unit 6: Written: The Use of Language and the Short Story – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Welsh Second Lang – Unit 3: Written: The Use of Language, and Poetry – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
Summer 2019
6 filesAS/A Level Welsh Second Lang – Unit 5: Written: The Welsh Language in Society and Translanguaging – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Welsh Second Lang – Unit 6: Written: The Use of Language and the Short Story – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Welsh Second Lang – Unit 3: Written: The Use of Language, and Poetry – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Welsh Second Lang – Unit 3: Written: The Use of Language, and Poetry – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Welsh Second Lang – Unit 5: Written: The Welsh Language in Society and Translanguaging – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Welsh Second Lang – Unit 6: Written: The Use of Language and the Short Story – Past Paper – Summer 2019
Summer 2018
6 filesAS/A Level Welsh Second Lang – Unit 3: Written: The Use of Language, and Poetry – Mark Scheme – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Welsh Second Lang – Unit 5: Written: The Welsh Language in Society and Translanguaging – Mark Scheme – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Welsh Second Lang – Unit 3: Written: The Use of Language, and Poetry – Past Paper – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Welsh Second Lang – Unit 5: Written: The Welsh Language in Society and Translanguaging – Past Paper – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Welsh Second Lang – Unit 6: Written: The Use of Language and the Short Story – Past Paper – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Welsh Second Lang – Unit 6: Written: The Use of Language and the Short Story – Mark Scheme – Summer 2018
Summer 2017
1 fileAS/A Level Welsh Second Lang – Unit 3: Written: The Use of Language, and Poetry – Past Paper – Summer 2017
Language, Poetry, Translanguaging, and Prose: WJEC’s Welsh Second Language Pathway
Exam Paper Structure
The Use of Language, and Poetry
The Welsh Language in Society and Translanguaging
The Use of Language and the Short Story
Key Information
| Exam Board | WJEC (CBAC) |
| Specification Code | Welsh Second Language CBAC |
| Qualification | AS/A Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E (A Level), A–E (AS) |
| Assessment Type | 3 written exams + 3 NEA components |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 6 units (3 examined + 3 NEA) |
| Exam Duration | Unit 3: 2 hrs; Unit 5: 1 hr 30 min; Unit 6: 2 hrs |
| Total Marks | Varies by component |
| Calculator Status | Not applicable |
| Available Sessions | Summer series |
| Total Resources | 26 |
Key Topics in Welsh Second Language
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Dadansoddwch | Examine linguistic or literary features in detail |
| Trafodwch | Discuss different perspectives and reach a conclusion |
| Eglurwch | Give clear reasons for a linguistic or literary feature |
| Gwerthuswch | Assess the impact or effectiveness of a technique |
| Cymharwch | Identify similarities and differences between texts |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 77–87% |
| A | 67–76% |
| B | 56–66% |
| C | 45–55% |
| D | 34–44% |
| E | 23–33% |
⚠️ Typical A Level boundaries across all six units. Boundaries vary by session.
Grammar Precision and Sociolinguistic Awareness for Welsh Second Language
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