German Institute
A1 Exam
In an A1 German course at the German Institute, you will optimally prepare for the A1 test. You can take your course at school or online. Our courses are communicative and primarily aimed at academics.
Free Material for A1 Exam Preparation
TELC A1 Exam Model Test (free)
On the TELC website, you can find free model tests for the A1 exam.
Goethe-Zertifikat A1 Model Test (free)
On the Goethe Institute website, you can find free model tests for the A1 exam.
On the ÖSD website, you can find free model tests.
Information about the A1 Certificate
READING (25 minutes)
Part 1
Read two texts and the tasks. Check: True or false.
Part 2
Read the texts and the tasks. Check: a or b.
Part 3
Read the texts and the tasks. Check: True or false.
LISTENING (20 minutes)
Part 1
Check: a, b, c
You will hear each text twice.
Part 2
Check: True or False. You will hear each text once.
Part 3
Check: a, b, c
You will hear each text twice.
WRITING (20 minutes)
Part 1
You fill out a form.
Part 2
You write a short personal text about an everyday situation. (Email / Letter)
SPEAKING (15 minutes)
Part 1
You introduce yourself: Name, age, country, place of residence, languages, profession, hobby
Part 2
You ask for information and give information.
Part 3
You formulate requests and respond to them.
