Duration
65 min written + about 15 min oral
German · A1
Prepare for Goethe-Zertifikat A1
Practice the skills in Goethe-Zertifikat A1 with realistic tasks, focused feedback, and a clear next step after each session.
Exam at a glance
Goethe A1Scoring
Four skills with a combined result
Pass mark
Usually 60 points out of 100
Best for
Learners who need a widely recognized entry-level German certificate
Typical fee
Usually EUR 120-180
Recognized by
Basic German certification for visa and personal goals
Exam structure
- Listening
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking
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Exam structure
Use this overview to understand timing, task types, and scoring before you start timed practice.
| Subtest | Parts / items | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written examThe three written modules run without breaks. | |||
| Listening | Not specified | About 20 min | - |
| Reading | Not specified | 25 min | - |
| Writing | Not specified | 20 min | - |
| Oral examGroup exam with up to 4 candidates; no preparation. Online speaking may be scheduled separately within 14 days. | |||
| Speaking | Not specified | 15 min | - |
Official format source:Goethe-Institut
How Exampia helps
Each practice task focuses on the skills that can change your Goethe A1 result.
Listening practice aligned with the real format
Score-focused feedback for writing
Timed Goethe A1 readiness before exam day
Sample question
Try the format before you commit
You are preparing for Goethe A1. Write a short response that explains your goal, asks one practical question, and states the next concrete step in your preparation.
See what a strong answer does
A strong answer completes the task, stays clearly structured, and shows enough language control for Goethe A1 under time pressure.
Sample feedback
Score-focused feedback
Feedback explains what changed the score and which next exercise will improve this scoring area.
Task completion
Ready
Communicative design
Developing
Language accuracy and range
Practice
Preparation timeline
Pick a timeline based on your current level and deadline. The plan is practical, focused, and built for real exam dates.
4 weeks: complete one diagnostic Goethe A1 mock, then focus on the two weakest sections.
8 weeks: alternate full timed sections with targeted practice, especially writing and speaking production.
12 weeks: build a weekly exam routine, review feedback trends, and reserve the final two weeks for full mocks.
Try a 2-minute mini mock
Try a 60-second mini mock
Answer 3 quick exam questions to preview instant scoring.
Exam-style tasks
Instant score
Clear next step
Select an answer for all 3 questions to see your score.
Pricing for this exam
For Goethe A1 preparation, choose free Explorer access, a 30- or 90-day Pro pass, or add-on credits for extra AI writing and speaking feedback.
PricingExplorer
Free · 3 practice sessions per day total, up to 30 per month
The allowance covers reading, listening, and language-structure practice. It also includes 3 AI-graded writing tasks and 2 speaking assessments in total.
Pro passes
30 days €15 · 90 days €40
One-time access with no automatic renewal. AI feedback has daily and monthly limits.
Feedback credits
28, 60, or 130 credits · from €5
Add credits for AI feedback: 1 per writing task and 2 per speaking assessment.
FAQ
Is Exampia affiliated with Goethe-Institut?
No. Exampia is independent. We prepare learners for Goethe-Zertifikat A1 by following published exam formats and scoring criteria, but we are not approved, certified, or endorsed by Goethe-Institut.
Can I try Goethe A1 practice for free?
Yes. The free tier is designed to let you start with one mock-test experience before you decide whether the full practice library is worth it.
Does Exampia grade writing and speaking for Goethe A1?
Exampia gives feedback organized by scoring area for production tasks. Speaking practice is included for supported exam formats, and expanding sections are labeled clearly.
How should I use the feedback before exam day?
Treat each scoring area as a practice target. If your content score is strong but accuracy is weak, your next practice set should be grammar and sentence-control work, not another untimed essay.