2024 AP German Exam Guide

7 min read•june 18, 2024

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Your Guide to the 2024 AP German Exam

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Format of the 2024 AP German Exam

Going into test day, this is the exam format to expect:

Section 1A: Multiple Choice - 23% of your score
- 30 questions in 40 minutes
- Contains 4 sets of print sources
Section 1B: Multiple Choice Audio - 27% of your score
- 35 questions in 55 minutes
- Contains 5 sets of audio sources (some with print materials and others with questions)
Section 2A: Free Response Written - 25% of your score
- 2 writing tasks in 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Includes interpersonal (email response) and presentational (argumentative essay) writing
Section 2B: Free Response Spoken - 25% of your score
- 2 questions in 18 minutes
- Includes interpersonal (a simulated speech) and presentational speaking

Scoring Guidelines for the 2024 AP German Exam

For a deep dive into the scoring guidelines check out the College Board's guidelines; however, some of the key aspects to getting a 5 can be seen below.

Interpersonal Writing	Presentational Writing	Interpersonal Speaking	Presentational Speaking
Include all required information while maintaining the context of the task and elaborating frequently Is fully understandable with varied vocab, syntax, and grammar with minimal errors A variety of sentence structures	*There is no single, expected format that is required for citing sources in this section Demonstrate a high comprehension of the sources Develops a persuasive argument with persuasion and detail Is well organized and easy to understand with varied vocab and syntax	Provides the required information and stays within the context of the task Is fully understandable with a variety of vocabulary and syntax If errors are present they are either self-corrected or do not impede the comprehensibility of the text	Compares the students own experiences to that of the German culture Demonstrates an understanding of the German culture and includes supporting details and examples Is organized with a wide variety of vocab and grammar with a tone that is appropriate for the task

Check out our study plan below to find resources and tools to prepare for your AP German exam.

When is the 2024 AP German Exam and How Do I Take It?

The Exam will take place on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 8:00 AM (your local time)- You will take the exam on paper at your school.

How Should I Prepare for the Exam?

First, download the AP German Language and Culture Cheatsheet PDF - a single sheet that covers everything you need to know at a high level. Take note of your strengths and weaknesses!
We've put together the study plan found below to help you study between now and May. This will cover all of the units and essay types to prepare you for your exam. Pay special attention to the units that you need the most improvement in.
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Pre-Work: Set Up Your Study Environment

Before you begin studying, take some time to get organized.

🖥 Create a study space.

Make sure you have a designated place at home to study. Somewhere you can keep all of your materials, where you can focus on learning, and where you are comfortable. Spend some time prepping the space with everything you need and you can even let others in the family know that this is your study space.

📚 Organize your study materials.

Get your notebook, textbook, prep books, or whatever other physical materials you have. Also create a space for you to keep track of review. Start a new section in your notebook to take notes or start a Google Doc to keep track of your notes. Get yourself set up!

📅 Plan designated times for studying.

The hardest part about studying from home is sticking to a routine. Decide on one hour every day that you can dedicate to studying. This can be any time of the day, whatever works best for you. Set a timer on your phone for that time and really try to stick to it. The routine will help you stay on track.

🏆 Decide on an accountability plan.

How will you hold yourself accountable to this study plan? You may or may not have a teacher or rules set up to help you stay on track, so you need to set some for yourself. First set your goal. This could be studying for x number of hours or getting through a unit. Then, create a reward for yourself. If you reach your goal, then x. This will help stay focused!

AP German 2024 Study Plan

More AP German resources are on their way, but feel free to use the resources below to help you ace your AP exam.

👨‍👩‍👦Unit 1: Families in different societies

Big takeaways:

Unit 1 teaches German skills in the context of family life for societies that speak German and also discusses modern-day beliefs and familial challenges. Some of the things used to practice these skills include interpreting promotional materials, reading formal letters, describing data from a variety of sources (including tables, maps, charts, and infographics), participating in conversations, writing email replies, and giving presentations.

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