German level A1
- He/she understands often used everyday expressions and basic phrases enabling everyday satisfaction of basic living needs and knows how to use such phrases and expressions.
- Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.
- He/she can easily converse, if the person with whom he/she is speaking speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to help him/her.
- Skřivánek language levels: total beginner.
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German language exams for level A1
Goethe Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1
General German exam for adults at level A1
- minimum number of guided learning hours: approximately 80 - 200
- the exam includes:
- listening (20 minutes)
- reading (25 minutes)
- writing (20 minutes)
- oral testing (15 minutes, conducted in a group of candidates)
Goethe Zertifikat A1: Fit in Deutsch 1
General German exam for children from age 10 to 16 at level A1
- minimum number of guided learning hours: approximately 80 - 200
- the exam includes:
- listening (20 minutes)
- reading (20 minutes)
- writing (20 minutes)
- oral testing (15 minutes, conducted in pairs)
ÖSD Zertifikat A1 (ÖSD ZA1)
general German exam at level A1 for candidates from 14 years of age
- minimum number of completed instruction hours: approximately 100-150 hours
- the exam includes:
- reading (25 minutes)
- listening (approximately 10 minutes)
- writing (20 minutes)
- oral testing (approximately 10 minutes)
ÖSD Zertifikat A1 / Österreich
General German exam at level A1 for candidates from 14 years of age. This exam is designed for immigrants to Austria.
The exam includes:
- reading (25 minutes)
- listening (approximately 10 minutes)
- writing (20 minutes)
- oral testing (approximately 10 minutes)
ÖSD KID A1 (Kompetenz in Deutsch A1)
General German exam for children from age 10 to 14 at level A1
The exam includes:
- reading (30 minutes)
- writing (20 minutes)
- listening (approximately 15 minutes)
- oral testing (approximately 10 minutes)
telc Deutsch A1 / Start Deutsch 1
The European Language Certificates
General German exam at level A1
- minimum number of guided learning hours: approximately 100-150
- the exam includes:
- listening (20 minutes)
- reading and writing (45 minutes)
- oral testing (11 minutes, conducted in a group of max. 3 candidates)
telc Deutsch A1 für Zuwanderer
The European Language Certificates
General German exam at level A1 designed for immigrants
- minimum number of guided learning hours: approximately 100 - 150
- the exam includes:
- writing (15 minutes)
- reading, listening and use of language (55 minutes)
- oral testing (15 minutes, conducted in a group of max. 3 candidates)
telc Deutsch A1 Junior
The European Language Certificates
General German exam for children of approximately 12 years of age at level A1
- minimum number of guided learning hours: at least two guided learning hours a week for at least two years
- the exam includes:
- listening (10 minutes)
- reading and writing (30 minutes)
- oral testing (15-20 minutes, conducted in pairs)
Standardized exam JASPEX - level A1
Standardized exam tests knowledge of the German language at level A1
The exam includes:
- a written test - reading comprehension, listening, use of language and writing (65 minutes)
- an oral test (approximately 10-15 minutes)
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