A-Level German — Core Vocabulary & Context

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Die Wiedervereinigung

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**Translation:** Reunification (specifically of Germany in 1990). **Context:** Crucial historical topic for 'Society' and 'Heritage' oral or essay questions. **Pronunciation:** [vee-der-fair-ai-ni-goong]

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Die soziale Marktwirtschaft

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**Translation:** Social market economy. **Context:** Key term for discussing the German economic model, balancing free-market capitalism with social security policies. **Pronunciation:** [zoh-ts-yah-le mark-t virr-schaft]

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Schulpflicht

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**Translation:** Compulsory school attendance. **Context:** Essential for 'Education' topics; distinct from 'right to education' as it emphasizes legal obligation for parents/children. **Pronunciation:** [shool-pflict]

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Das Dualsystem

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**Translation:** The dual system (education). **Context:** Describes the combination of vocational training (Berufsschule) and on-the-job training (Betrieb). Standard comparison topic in A-Level speaking. **Pronunciation:** [doo-al zis-tem]

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Der Klima(at)wandel

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**Translation:** Climate change. **Context:** High-frequency term for 'Environment' topics; often used in debates about responsibility (Industrie vs. Einzelne). **Pronunciation:** [dehr klee-mah / klee-mah-tah vahn-del]