Goethe-Zertifikat A1 preparation

Goethe-Zertifikat A1 (Goethe-Institut) covers A1 and is used for family reunification visas and an internationally recognised certificate. Also known as Start Deutsch 1.

About the exam

Run byGoethe-Institut
LevelsA1
Skills testedReading, Listening, Writing, Speaking
Used forfamily reunification visas and an internationally recognised certificate

What to study for Goethe-Zertifikat A1

Everything below is free in this guide, set out in the order that works best for a A1 exam.

Vocabulary: level 1

Grammar: all lessons

How to prepare

  • Learn one vocabulary topic a day and listen to every word. Exam texts are built around everyday topics.
  • Work through the grammar lessons in order, and repeat each quiz until you get every question right.
  • Read a little every day at your exam's level. From B2 on, read the books in the original with the translation alongside.
  • In the final weeks, take the official sample tests from the organizer's website under real exam timing.

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