Goethe A1 Mock Exam
This exam simulates the real Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1
Exam Overview
4
Sections
~65
Minutes
100
Total Points
60
Pass Mark
Hören
Listening
25 pts
20 min
Listen carefully — audio plays only twice
Answer during or right after listening
Focus on key words, not every single word
Lesen
Reading
25 pts
25 min
Read the question first, then the text
Look for keywords that match the question
You do not need to understand every word
Schreiben
Writing
25 pts
20 min
Teil 1: Fill in every field in the form
Teil 2: Address ALL bullet points in your message
Use greeting (Liebe/Lieber) and closing (Mit freundlichen Grüßen)
Sprechen
Speaking
25 pts
15 min
Speak clearly and at a natural pace
It is okay to make small mistakes — keep going
Prepare basic self-introduction phrases
Before you start
- Find a quiet place with no distractions
- Make sure your speakers/headphones are working for Hören
- Allow microphone access for the Sprechen section
- Each section is timed — the exam auto-advances when time is up