In Part 1 you hear six short conversations. For each you choose from three answers or pictures. Here’s how to find the right one.
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Key takeaways
Part 1 tests whether you understand short everyday conversations. You hear six short texts – for example at the till, at the station or in a café – and solve one task each with three answers (a, b or c), often with pictures.
It’s about one simple piece of information: what time is it? what does it cost? where does the bus go? You don’t have to understand every word, just recognize the important information. You hear each text twice.
The biggest hurdle is numbers and similar words. Before listening, read the task and look at the pictures so you listen specifically for the right information. Every correct answer scores points; wrong answers are not penalized.
Before listening, read the task and look at the three pictures or answers.
Think about what to listen for: a time, a price, a place?
Listen to the text and focus on that information.
Mark your answer and check it on the second listen.
Don’t leave any task open – when unsure, guess.
Transfer your answers to the answer sheet in good time.
A short example in the same format: you hear a short conversation and choose the right answer.
„Was kostet der Kaffee?" – „Zwei Euro zwanzig, bitte." – „Hier sind drei Euro." – „Danke, achtzig Cent zurück."
What does the coffee cost? (a) €2.20 · (b) €2.80 · (c) €3.00
Why? The seller says “zwei Euro zwanzig” – €2.20 (a). “2.80” is roughly the change, “3.00” is what the customer gave.
Du hörst (sinngemäß): „Wann fährt der nächste Bus zum Bahnhof?" – „Um Viertel vor drei." – „Danke!"
When does the bus leave?
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“Viertel vor” and “Viertel nach”, or “13” and “30”, sound similar. Listen carefully to the whole word.
You only need the one important piece of information. Focus on it instead of every word.
Without knowing the task, you listen aimlessly. Use the time before listening.
No answer means a guaranteed zero. Guess an answer if you have to.
Six. You hear six short conversations and choose from three answers (a/b/c) for each.
Yes. The texts in Part 1 are played twice – use the second listen to check.
No. There is no penalty for guessing – so answer every task.
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