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German · A1

Prepare for telc Deutsch A1

Practice the skills in telc Deutsch A1 with realistic tasks, focused feedback, and a clear next step after each session.

Exam at a glance

telc A1

Duration

65 min written + about 15 min oral

Scoring

Points across written and oral parts

Pass mark

Usually 60% overall

Best for

Learners proving basic everyday German

Typical fee

Usually EUR 120-180

Recognized by

Language schools, employers, and basic visa contexts

Exam structure

  • Listening
  • Reading and writing
  • Speaking

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Exam structure

Use this overview to understand timing, task types, and scoring before you start timed practice.

SubtestParts / itemsDurationNotes
Written examPaper-based exam; no break.
Listening3 partsAbout 20 min-
Reading and writing3 reading + 2 writing tasks45 min combined-
Oral examUsually 4 candidates; no preparation time.
Speaking3 partsAbout 15 min-
Official format source:telc

How Exampia helps

Each practice task focuses on the skills that can change your telc A1 result.

Listening practice aligned with the real format

Score-focused feedback for reading and writing

Timed telc A1 readiness before exam day

Sample question

Try the format before you commit

You are preparing for telc 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 telc 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 telc 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
1. Registration closes Friday. What must the student do?
2. The oral test starts 20 minutes after writing. What is tested?
3. An email skips one required prompt point. What drops?

Select an answer for all 3 questions to see your score.

Pricing for this exam

For telc A1 preparation, choose free Explorer access, a 30- or 90-day Pro pass, or add-on credits for extra AI writing and speaking feedback.

Pricing

Explorer

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 telc gGmbH?

No. Exampia is independent. We prepare learners for telc Deutsch A1 by following published exam formats and scoring criteria, but we are not approved, certified, or endorsed by telc gGmbH.

Can I try telc 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 telc 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.