telc German A1 Exam in Berlin

Start Deutsch 1 / telc Deutsch A1 is an exam for anyone who has attended around 160 lesson units. 

Sprachenatelier Berlin is an official telc-Exam centre. You can find the telc-exam dates here. Please respect the deadlines.

At level A1 you learn to communicate in a very simple way about specific needs, such as introducing yourself, eating and drinking, shopping, living. You will use some very simple grammatical structures.

^{What can you do at level A1?}

At level A1 you can communicate in a very simple way about needs of a concrete type (e.g. introductions, food and drink, shopping, say where you live.) You can use a few very basic grammatical constructions.

^{How is the telc Deutsch A1 Exam structured?}

The exam consists of a written and an oral part. The written exam lasts 65 minutes. The oral exam usually takes place straight after the written exam, without any preparation time.

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• Written exam

  • Listening: 20 minutes

  • Reading and writing: 45 minutes

• Oral exam

  • Speaking: 11 minutes

Here you can find all current telc exam dates at Sprachenatelier Berlin.

The exam Start Deutsch 1 was developed in collaboration by Goethe-Institut e. V. and telc GmbH.

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You can find out the details of the exam by looking at the mock examination telc Deutsch A1. This is a complete test (with answer key), which you can try out at home or in your lessons. In addition, you can read about the exam procedure and how the written test and oral performance are rated.

^{How should I prepare myself for the telc Deutsch A1 Exam?}

• Gain language competence in language courses or study on your own. Bookshops have course books that prepare you specifically for the language level A1.
• Familiarise yourself with the procedure and types of subtests of the telc Deutsch A1 examination. The mock examination and the learning objectives will help you with this.

^{telc A1 Exam: Model Test PDF Download}

Preparing for the telc A1 exam is crucial for your success. With a model test or practice test (free PDF download) you can train specifically and prepare optimally.

The exam by telc gGmbH follows a fixed structure. A telc A1 model test shows you:

• The exam structure and types of tasks
• Time limits for each part of the exam
• Assessment criteria
• The process of the written and oral exam

Download a free telc A1 model test PDF and go into the exam fully prepared.

A telc A1 practice test enables you to:

• Simulate the real exam
• Practice effective time management
• Gain more confidence with tasks
• Check your own answers with solutions

By practicing regularly with a model test and a practice test (free PDF), you reduce exam anxiety and significantly increase your chances of success.

You can download the telc A1 model test and the associated MP3 audio files for the telc German A1 exam here as a free PDF.