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Cambridge IGCSE Hindi as a Second Language 0549 syllabus for 2020, 2021 and 2022.3 Subject contentThe skills covered in the syllabus are outlined below.1Reading understand public notices and signs (including timetables and advertisements) identify and select correct details from simple texts select and organise relevant information from a range of texts that are likely to be withinthe experience of young people and reflecting the interests of people from varied culturalbackgrounds, such as blogs, brochures, emails, forms, imaginative writing, letters, magazines,newspapers and webpages identify some ideas, opinions and attitudes in a range of texts understand what is implied but not directly stated within a text, such as gist, opinion, writer’spurpose and intention identify the important points or themes within an extended piece of writing draw conclusions from an extended text and recognise connections between related ideaswithin a text2Writing communicate factual information, ideas and arguments in short and extended writing tasks inappropriate and accurate Hindi respond to a written stimulus and use appropriate register and style/format for the givenpurpose and audience, such as a summary, an informal letter/email, an article, a report orreview use a range of grammatical structures, punctuation and vocabulary express opinions and use appropriate register/style select and organise information and ideas into coherent paragraphs and use a range of linkingdevices3Listening understand factual information and ideas from a range of sources, such as a recorded phonemessage, news or weather report, travel broadcast, interview, dialogue, memoir or telephoneconversation identify relevant information and select correct details from a range of sources identify ideas, opinions and attitudes from a range of sources and understand the connectionsbetween them show some awareness of what is implied but not directly stated, such as gist, purpose andintentionBack to contents pagewww.cambridgeinternational.org/igcse7

Cambridge IGCSE Hindi as a Second Language 0549 syllabus for 2020, 2021 and 2022. Subject content84Speaking (optional) communicate factual information, ideas and arguments use a range of appropriate vocabulary and grammatical structures using suitable pronunciationand intonation organise and link ideas with a range of appropriate linking devices give a short, clear presentation without a script on a chosen topic demonstrate competence in a range of speech activities, such as respond to questions ontopics within a defined range (for example, past and present schooling, future plans and currentaffairs) take part in a conversation and demonstrate flexibility in dealing with new ideas and otherspeakers’ responses show a sense of audiencewww.cambridgeinternational.org/igcseBack to contents page

Cambridge IGCSE Hindi as a Second Language 0549 syllabus for 2020, 2021 and 2022.4 Details of the assessmentFor information on Assessment objectives (AOs), see Section 5.Paper 1 – Reading and WritingAll questions and responses will be in Hindi.Written paper, 2 hours, 60 marksCandidates should attempt all questions.For all parts of this paper, candidates write their answers in spaces provided in a question paperbooklet. Dictionaries may not be used in the examination.The question paper is divided into six exercises, as follows:Exercise 1 – Short answer questions: candidates read a short text printed in the question paper andanswer a series of questions that test their skimming and gist-reading skills and require short answersof a single word or phrase. The text will be one of the following types: advertisement, brochure,leaflet, guide, report, manual, instructions, newspaper/magazine article.Assessment objectives: R1, R2, R3, R4Total marks: 8Exercise 2 – Multiple matching: candidates read a series of short paragraphs followed by a series ofsentences, then match each sentence to one of the paragraphs.Assessment objectives: R1, R2, R3Total marks: 9Exercise 3 – Note-making: candidates read a longer text printed in the question paper and make briefnotes under a number of supplied headings.Assessment objectives: R1, R2, R3, R4Total marks: 9Exercise 4 – Summary: candidates write a paragraph-length summary (of no more than 100 words)about an aspect or aspects of the text in exercise 3. Candidates should use their own words as far aspossible.Assessment objectives: R2, R3, W1, W2, W3, W4, W5Total marks: 10Exercise 5 – Writing exercise: candidates write a short piece of functional prose such as an email, ofapproximately 120 words. A stimulus of short prompts and/or pictures will be printed in the questionpaper. A purpose, format and audience for the writing will be specified.Assessment objectives: W1, W2, W3, W4, W5Total marks: 8Exercise 6 – Extended writing exercise: candidates write a longer piece of continuous prose, ofapproximately 200 words. A stimulus of short prompts will be printed in the question paper. Apurpose, format and audience for the writing will be specified.Assessment objectives: W1, W2, W3, W4, W5Total marks: 16Back to contents pagewww.cambridgeinternational.org/igcse9

Cambridge IGCSE Hindi as a Second Language 0549 syllabus for 2020, 2021 and 2022. Details of the assessmentPaper 2 – ListeningAll questions and responses will be in Hindi.Written paper, approximately 35–45 minutes, 30 marksCandidates should attempt all questions.For all parts of this paper, candidates write their answers in spaces provided in a question paperbooklet. Dictionaries may not be used in the examination.Each exercise tests listening comprehension of spoken material (e.g. dialogues, interviews,conversations, news items, public announcements, talks) recorded onto a CD that will be played inthe examination room. Candidates hear the spoken material for each exercise twice and appropriatepauses are included on the recording to allow candidates time to read the questions and write theiranswers.The CD is controlled by the invigilator of the examination, not the candidate(s). Teachers/invigilatorsshould consult the relevant sections of the Cambridge Handbook for details about room, equipment,checking the CD in advance and guidance on ensuring that candidates can hear the recording clearly.The question paper is divided into four exercises, as follows:Exercise 1 – Short answer questions: candidates hear a series of short spoken texts (e.g. travelannouncement, recorded phone message, brief dialogue) and write short answers in response to sixquestions.Assessment objectives: L1, L2Total marks: 6Exercise 2 – Gap-fill sentences: candidates hear a longer spoken text (e.g. conversation, interview,monologue, formal talk) and complete gaps in notes/sentences printed in the question paper.Assessment objectives: L1, L2Total marks: 8Exercise 3 – Information correction: candidates hear a longer spoken text (e.g. conversation,interview, monologue, talk) and correct information in notes printed in the question paper.Assessment objectives: L2, L3, L4Total marks: 8Exercise 4 – Multiple-choice questions: candidates hear a discussion between two speakers andanswer multiple-choice comprehension questions.Assessment objectives: L1, L2, L3, L4Total marks: 810www.cambridgeinternational.org/igcseBack to contents page

Cambridge IGCSE Hindi as a Second Language 0549 syllabus for 2020, 2021 and 2022. Details of the assessmentComponent 3 – Speaking (optional)Speaking test, approximately 10–12 minutes, 60 marksThe Speaking test is an optional component and is separately endorsed with grades of 1 (high) to 5(low). There is no question paper for the Speaking test. The test will be conducted and assessed inHindi, and must be recorded for all candidates.Dictionaries may not be taken into the test.Speaking tests take place during a period before the main examination series (see the timetablefor the relevant series). A teacher/examiner at the centre assesses candidates using the Speakingassessment criteria grid (see pages 14–17). After the tests, the centre must send the final marks, arecorded sample of the candidates’ performances and completed forms for external moderation toCambridge International before the advertised deadline. The forms for completion and the size of thesample required are available from www.cambridgeinternational.org/samplesFurther information about the administration of speaking tests is provided in the Cambridge Handbook,available from our website. Further guidance is supplied in the Guidance for the administration of theSpeaking test document, which is also available from our website.Structure of the Speaking testThere will be three parts to the test:Part 1A two- to three-minute presentation by the candidate on a chosen topic.The topic of the presentation should be chosen by the candidate and must reflect an aspect, oraspects, of life in a Hindi-speaking community or Hindi-speaking culture.Note: A script of the presentation is not allowed.Candidates may prepare a single ‘cue card’ in Hindi to bring into the examination room. This should beno larger than a postcard, and could contain a maximum of five headings to remind candidates of thepoints they wish to make. Candidates may also bring in a limited quantity of illustrative material (nomore than three or four items), which may include maps, diagrams, statistics and pictures but mustnot provide additional written support or script for their presentation.Assessment objectives: S1, S2, S3, S4, S520 marksPart 2A three- to four-minute discussion with the examiner about the presentation.Assessment objectives: S1, S2, S3, S4, S520 marksBack to contents pagewww.cambridgeinternational.org/igcse11

Cambridge IGCSE Hindi as a Second Language 0549 syllabus for 2020, 2021 and 2022. Details of the assessmentPart 3A three- to four-minute conversation with the examiner about general topics (see below and onpage 13).Assessment objectives: S1, S2, S3, S4, S520 marksTopics for Part 3 of the Speaking testAt least two topics will be covered in the general conversation: one from Areas A–B and one fromAreas C–E. The candidate will not know in advance which topics will be covered by the examiner.Topics must be chosen that do not overlap with the content of the candidate’s presentation.AreaTopicsA EverydayactivitiesHome life and schoolB Personaland sociallifeExamples of the depth and scope inwhich areas should be covered in thegeneral conversation sectionHome lifeA1School routineA2Eating and drinkingA3Health and fitnessA4Examples of possible areas of discussionare: how you help in the house, schooldiscipline, or the dangers of smoking.Self, family and personalrelationshipsSelf, family, personalrelationshipsB1Everyday lifeB2Eating outB3Examples of possible areas of discussionare: responsibilities of having youngersiblings, or the advantages anddisadvantages of tourism for your country.HolidaysHolidays, school holidays andpublic ck to contents page

Cambridge IGCSE Hindi as a Second Language 0549 syllabus for 2020, 2021 and 2022. Details of the assessmentAreaTopicsC The worldaround usHome town and local areaExamples of the depth and scope inwhich areas should be covered in thegeneral conversation sectionHome town and les of possible areas of discussionare: the advantages and disadvantages ofliving in the country or in a town.Public services, local customs,etc.C4Natural and man-madeenvironmentWeatherC5Finding the wayC6People, places and customsMeeting and greeting phrases C7D The world ofworkTravel and transportC8Famous sites and famouscitiesC9AnimalsC10FestivalsC11Continuing educationFurther education and training D1Careers and employmentE TheinternationalworldFuture career plansD2EmploymentD3Examples of possible areas of discussionare: the advantages and disadvantages ofgoing to university, going to work or havinga gap year straight after school.Tourism at home and abroadHoliday travel and transport(see also C8)E1Geographical surroundings(see also C1)E2Examples of possible areas of discussionare: the value of travel for young people.Life in other countriesWeather (see also C5)E3Places and customsE4Food and drink (see also A3)E5Meeting people (see also C7) E6Back to contents pagewww.cambridgeinternational.org/igcse13

Cambridge IGCSE Hindi as a Second Language 0549 syllabus for 2020, 2021 and 2022. Details of the assessmentSpeaking assessment criteria gridPart 1: Presentation [Total: 20 marks]Level 3Level 4Level 5Content and PresentationKnowledge of facts, abilityto express opinion and raiseissues for discussion14Vocabulary,Pronunciation andIntonationStructures9–10 marks5 marks5 marks Full and well organisedcoverage of the topic Uses a variety ofcomplex structures Ideas and opinionsincluded as well asfactual points Generally accurate Uses a wide rangeof precise vocabularygenerally accuratelyPronunciation andintonation are clearLively presentation thatsustains examiner’sinterest fully7–8 marks4 marks4 marks Good coverage andsound organisation of thetopic Uses some complexstructures and a rangeof simple structures Makes relevant factualpoints with some ideasand opinionsUses a sufficient rangeof vocabulary, whichsometimes lacksprecision Errors do not impedecommunicationClear presentation thatsustains examiner’sinterestVocabulary errorsdo not impedecommunication Pronunciation andintonation are generallyclear 5–6 marks3 marks3 marks Adequate coverageof the topic, generallyorganised Generally uses simplestructures accurately Includes some factualpoints with few ideas oropinionsErrors occur whencomplex structures areattempted Any errors in simplestructures do notimpede communication Presentation is slow andsomewhat stilted thoughexaminer’s interest isgenerally sustainedwww.cambridgeinternational.org/igcse Uses a limited rangeof vocabulary, andhesitates when goingbeyond simplicityVocabulary lacksprecision, but errorsdo not usually impedecommunicationPronunciation andintonation sometimeslack clarity butcommunication is notimpededBack to contents page

Cambridge IGCSE Hindi as a Second Language 0549 syllabus for 2020, 2021 and 2022. Details of the assessmentContent and PresentationKnowledge of facts, abilityto express opinion and raiseissues for discussionLevel 23–4 marks Thin coverage ofthe topic, lackingorganisation Few ideas or opinions Mostly coherent butweak presentationthat sometimes doesnot follow a logicalsequenceLevel 11–2 marks Very thin and oftenirrelevant coverage Very little factualinformation, only vagueideas and opinions Back to contents pageStructures2 marks2 marks Uses a very limitedrange of vocabularywhich is sometimesinadequate to conveyeven simple ideas Generally uses verysimple structures,such as single-wordresponses Pauses frequently Vocabulary errors oftenimpede communicationErrors often occurand some impedecommunication Pronunciation andintonation causesome communicationdifficulties1 mark1 mark Uses only very simplestructures Errors often impedecommunication Incoherent presentation0 marks Vocabulary,Pronunciation andIntonationNo rewardable contentUses enough words toconvey only very shortpieces of informationPronunciationand intonationcause frequentcommunicationdifficulties0 marks0 marks No rewardable contentNo rewardable contentwww.cambridgeinternational.org/igcse15

Cambridge IGCSE Hindi as a Second Language 0549 syllabus for 2020, 2021 and 2022. Details of the assessmentPart 2: Topic conversation [Total: 20 marks] and Part 3: General conversation [Total 20 marks]This grid is used for both Parts 2 and 3 and should be applied separately for each part.Level 4Level 5Comprehension andResponsiveness16Vocabulary,Pronunciation andIntonationStructures9–10 marks5 marks5 marks No problems ofcomprehension Uses a variety ofcomplex structures Responses are naturaland spontaneous evento unexpected questionsand to changesin direction of theconversationUses a wide rangeof precise vocabularygenerally accurately Generally accurate Pronunciation andintonation are clear Able to present anddefend a point of view Shows sustained abilityto initiate and maintainconversation and tocontribute at somelength7–8 marks4 marks4 marks Few problems ofcomprehension Responds thoughtfully,and copes reasonablywell with unexpectedquestions and withchanges in direction ofthe conversationUses a sufficient rangeof vocabulary, whichsometimes lacksprecisionUses some complexstructures and a rangeof simple structures Vocabulary errorsdo not impedecommunicationErrors do not impedecommunication Pronunciation andintonation are generallyclear Reasonably forthcomingbut tends to followexaminer’s lead Responds relevantly andat length to questionswhich makes frequentprompting k to contents page

Cambridge IGCSE Hindi as a Second Language 0549 syllabus for 2020, 2021 and 2022. Details of the assessmentLevel 3Comprehension andResponsivenessVocabulary,Pronunciation andIntonationStructures5–6 marks3 marks3 marks Generally uses simplestructures accurately Errors occur whencomplex structures areattempted Any errors in simplestructures do notimpede communicationUnderstands discussionaround basic situationsand concepts, but hasdifficulty with morecomplex ideas Some delay in response Needs promptingand encouragementto develop topics butattempts to keep theconversation going Level 2 Generally has difficultyunderstanding Responses to questionsraised on the majorityof topics are limited andbriefNeeds prompting andencouragement to gobeyond single wordresponsesLevel 11–2 marks Severe problems ofcomprehension Very marked hesitation.Limited responsiveness Responses are so briefand imprecise that littleis communicated0 marks Back to contents page May rely heavily onseemingly preparedresponses3–4 marks No rewardable contentUses a limited range ofvocabulary but hesitateswhen going beyondsimple structuresVocabulary lacksprecision, but errorsdo not usually impedecommunicationPronunciation andintonation sometimeslack clarity butcommunication is notimpeded2 marks2 marks Uses a very limitedrange of vocabularywhich is sometimesinadequate to conveyeven simple ideas Generally uses verysimple structures,such as single-wordresponses Pauses frequently Vocabulary errors oftenimpede communicationErrors often occurand some impedecommunication Pronunciation andintonation causesome communicationdifficulties1 mark1 mark Uses enough words toconvey only very shortpieces of information Uses only very simplestructures Conversation is limitedand confusedErrors often impedecommunication Pronunciationan

Cambridge IGCSE Hindi as a Second Language is accepted by universities and employers as proof of knowledge and understanding of Hindi as a Second Language. The Cambridge IGCSE Hindi as a Second Language syllabus encourages learners to develop an understanding of a wide range of social registers and styles, and to learn to communicate appropriately.