The last A1 lesson brings everything together: the grammar you need most, what the parts of an A1 exam look like, and phrases that help you in the speaking part.
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| German | Meaning |
|---|---|
| die Prüfung, -en | exam |
| das Zertifikat, -e | certificate |
| nervös | nervous |
| üben | to practise |
| sich vorstellen | to introduce yourself |
| das Hören | listening (exam part) |
| das Lesen | reading (exam part) |
| das Schreiben | writing (exam part) |
| das Sprechen | speaking (exam part) |
| die Aufgabe, -n | task |
| der Teil, -e | part |
| ankreuzen | to tick (a box) |
| richtig / falsch | true / false |
| die Antwort, -en | answer |
| die Frage, -n | question |
| das Thema, Themen | topic |
| seit sechs Monaten | for six months (until now) |
| fast | almost |
| Du schaffst das! | You can do it! |
| Viel Glück! | Good luck! |
| Wie bitte? | Pardon? |
| Noch einmal, bitte. | Once more, please. |
Four rules carry most of A1. 1. Verb second: in a statement the conjugated verb is in position 2: Am Freitag ist die Prüfung. 2. Questions: W-questions start with the question word, yes/no questions with the verb: Woher kommst du? Kommst du aus Indien? 3. Accusative: only masculine nouns change: der Termin → Ich habe einen Termin. 4. Modal verbs push the second verb to the end: Ich muss heute lernen.
| Topic | Example | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Verb position | Heute lerne ich. | verb in position 2 |
| Yes/no question | Sprechen Sie Englisch? | verb first |
| Accusative | Ich brauche einen Stift. | der → den / einen |
| Modal verb | Ich kann gut kochen. | infinitive at the end |
| Perfekt | Ich habe Tee getrunken. | haben/sein + participle at the end |
A1 exams such as the Goethe-Zertifikat A1 and telc Deutsch A1 test four skills: listening (short announcements and phone messages), reading (notices, short emails, adverts), writing (a form and a short message) and speaking (introducing yourself, asking and answering questions, making requests). Tasks are short and practical. Check the current format on the provider's website before you book.
Tap the words in the right order.
Exam task: you want to take a German course in the evenings. Write an email to the language school (about 30 words): say who you are, ask about the course times and the price, and ask how to register.
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, ich heiße Imran Khan und möchte einen Deutschkurs am Abend machen. Wann beginnt der Kurs und was kostet er? Wie kann ich mich anmelden? Mit freundlichen Grüßen Imran Khan
Many visas and the integration course system use the CEFR levels. A1 certificates are offered by the Goethe-Institut, telc and ÖSD, in Germany and in India (for example at Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan centres). Book early: exam dates in Indian cities often fill up weeks in advance, especially before family reunification appointments.
Related: Placement test · A1 writing practice · German learning roadmap
