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German A1 Exam Preparation |
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| Target audience | – Students who want to participate in the German A1 Goethe-Zertifikat A1 and Start Deutsch 1 exams.
– Students who want to reinforce A1 knowledge to continue with the A2 program. |
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| Benefits | – Free level test
– Free materials – Continuously updated test papers |
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| Advantages of the course | Through the specialized teaching software available at DTLINKS, you can:
– Ask questions to the instructor and immediately get corrections on pronunciation and grammar. – Easily take notes during lessons in the dedicated section, and discuss with fellow learners via the live chat feature. – Join group studies, create smaller groups to improve communication skills. – Learn effectively with exciting academic games to help you review efficiently. – Complete assignments and submit them to teachers directly via the app. – Receive materials from the teacher instantly, without waiting until the end of the lesson. |
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| Achieved results | Master the exam structure and have a solid foundation to take the A1 exam. | ||
Course Content
Exam Structure for A1 Level
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GOETHE A1 |
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| Skills | Time | Content of the exam |
| Listening | 20 minutes | Exercise 1: Listen twice, choose a, b, or c. Exercise 2: Listen once, choose true or false. Exercise 3: Listen twice, choose a, b, or c. |
| Speaking | 15 minutes | Part 1: Introduce yourself using given keywords such as: name, age, occupation, place of residence, hobbies, etc. Part 2: Pairs of candidates ask questions based on the given keywords and respond. Part 3: Pairs of candidates make requests based on the given images and react to the requests. |
| Reading | 25 minutes | Exercise 1: Based on the two passages, choose the correct/incorrect answer. Exercise 2: Choose the website that satisfies your needs. Exercise 3: Based on the notifications, decide whether the corresponding statement is true or false. |
| Writing | 20 minutes | Part 1: Based on the provided information, fill in the 5 missing details in a form or registration document. Part 2: Write a short letter based on the given prompts (around 30 words). |
| ÖSD A1 | ||
| Speaking | 10 minutes | Part 1: Pairs of candidates will get to know each other by selecting 4 topics, asking questions, and answering those topics, such as hobbies, work, family, sports, etc. Part 2: The candidate chooses a picture and answers questions based on the information from the picture. Part 3: Pairs of candidates will engage in a conversation based on a situation derived from the selected picture. |
| Listening | 55 minutes | Exercise 1: Listen to 5 passages once and choose the appropriate picture for each passage. Exercise 2: Listen twice and take notes on the required information. Exercise 3: Listen once to the answers of the people being asked and select the correct answer for each person. |
| Reading | Exercise 1: Choose the appropriate advertisement for each situation. Exercise 2: Based on the advertisements, select the correct answer. Exercise 3: Choose the appropriate picture for each passage. |
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| Writing | Part 1: Fill in the information in a provided form. Part 2: The candidate receives an email/letter and writes a reply based on 3 given points (around 30 words). |
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Content and topics encountered in the exam:
| Skills | Exam preparation topics |
| Listening – Speaking | – Greetings and Introductions: Socializing, greeting, getting to know others, introducing yourself and your hometown.
– Talking about Your Job: Introducing your profession, talking about your work. – Family and Languages: Discussing your family and languages you speak. – Buying and Selling: Bargaining, prices, items, furniture, and other goods. – Objects, Products, Colors, and Materials: Describing items, colors, and materials. – Office, Technology, and Phone Communication: Discussing the office, technology, and telephone conversations. – Leisure Activities: How you spend your free time, giving compliments, talking about your hobbies. – Accepting or Refusing Invitations: How to politely accept or decline invitations. – Restaurant and Hotel Interactions: Ordering food and drinks, choosing meals, discussing the menu. |
| Reading | – Announcement: Writing short notices or announcements.
– Short Letter: Writing a brief letter for various situations. – Giving Directions: Providing directions for a specific location. – Weather and Climate: Discussing weather conditions and climate. – Date/Month/Year: Talking about dates, months, and years. – Travel: Discussing travel destinations, experiences, and plans. – Personal Information: Sharing details about yourself, such as your name, address, and hobbies. |
| Writing | – Completing Information on a Form: Fill out the required details on an information sheet or form.
– Writing a Short Letter: Write a brief letter that starts with a greeting (e.g., “Dear…”) and ends with another closing phrase (e.g., “Sincerely,”), while adhering to the provided prompts or guidelines. |
