IGCSE Afrikaans - Second Language (0548) — real past-paper questions, marked by AI
IGCSE Afrikaans – Second Language (0548) is a small syllabus on this hub, and that makes it realistic to work through in full rather than skim. Component 1 sets reading and writing tasks — note-making from a text, a one-paragraph summary capped at 80 words, an informal directed letter — while Component 2 adds an extended opinion article. The reading passages demand precise note-making, and the writing tasks are judged on how well you match the register and length asked for.
The hub holds 90 real 0548 questions from 4 papers, covering the October–November sessions in 2023 and 2024. Note-making from a reading text and the 80-word summary are the most-examined tasks on the page, alongside the informal letter and extended opinion article. Answer a question online and the AI examiner marks it instantly against the real Cambridge mark scheme, showing exactly which content point you included and which one the summary or letter still needs.
Because the set is small, you can realistically work through every 2023 and 2024 paper here — free, with no signup required.
Past papers by year
2024
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 01 | October–November 2024 | 7 |
| Paper 02 | October–November 2024 | 4 |
2023
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 01 | October–November 2023 | 7 |
| Paper 02 | October–November 2023 | 4 |
Practise IGCSE Afrikaans - Second Language by topic
- Listening (8 questions)
Frequently asked questions
Which 0548 papers and years are covered?
The October–November sessions from 2023 and 2024, across Components 1 and 2 — 4 papers and 90 questions in total; this is the current range on the hub.
How does the AI marking work for Afrikaans reading and writing answers?
You type your note-making, summary or letter answer and the AI examiner checks it against the official Cambridge mark scheme for that exact question, showing which content point you hit.
Is it really free?
Yes — every 0548 question, mark scheme and AI marking run is free, with no signup and no card details.
What does Component 1 and Component 2 cover in 0548?
Component 1 combines reading tasks like note-making and summary writing with directed writing such as the informal letter, and Component 2 sets the extended opinion article.
How should I revise Afrikaans Second Language with past papers?
With a small paper set, work through every question in order — note-making, then the 80-word summary, then the letter and opinion article — checking each against the AI feedback before moving on.
Are these official Cambridge papers?
The questions are transcribed from real Cambridge papers and marked against the real mark schemes, which remain © Cambridge International; Cambridge Papers is an independent, free study tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by Cambridge.