--- title: "telc A1 Writing: Form & Message (Example)" description: "Writing (Schreiben) in the telc German A1 exam (Start Deutsch 1): fill in a form (Part 1) and write a short message (Part 2). Structure, examples and tips." canonical: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a1/writing" url: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a1/writing.md" locale: "en" provider: "TELC" level: "A1" alternates: de: "https://prepliq.com/de/modelltest/telc-deutsch-a1/schreiben.md" en: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a1/writing.md" fr: "https://prepliq.com/fr/examen-blanc/telc-allemand-a1/expression-ecrite.md" it: "https://prepliq.com/it/simulazione-esame/telc-tedesco-a1/scrittura.md" es: "https://prepliq.com/es/modelo-de-examen/telc-aleman-a1/escritura.md" --- # telc German A1 – Writing (Schreiben) > Writing (Schreiben) in the telc German A1 exam (Start Deutsch 1): fill in a form (Part 1) and write a short message (Part 2). Structure, examples and tips. ## Key takeaways - Writing has 2 parts: fill in a form (5 fields) and write a short message. - In Part 2 you write around 3 sentences on three guide points – cover all three. - Reading and writing share around 45 minutes – plan about 20 minutes for writing. Writing is the part of the telc A1 exam where you produce text yourself. It has two parts: in Part 1 you fill in a form (five missing pieces of information), in Part 2 you write a short personal message – for example a text message or a short note. Reading and writing share a block of around 45 minutes; plan about 20 minutes for writing. In Part 1 you read a short text about a person and transfer the information into the form (e.g. name, place of birth, phone number). Here it matters that you write the right information in the right place. In Part 2 you write a short message about a situation with three guide points. You have to cover all three points – one short sentence each is enough. What matters is an appropriate salutation, a short closing and simple, understandable sentences. Perfect grammar is not necessary. - Parts: 2 - Tasks: 6 - Points: 15 - Time: 20 min - to pass: ~60 % - Difficulty: easy (2/5) ## The parts at a glance - [Part 1 – Form](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a1/writing/part-1) — Form · Transferring details · 5 Tasks · 5 Points. In Part 1 you read a short text about a person and fill in a form. Here’s how to transfer the details correctly. - [Part 2 – Message](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a1/writing/part-2) — Message · Writing a short message · 1 Tasks · 10 Points. In Part 2 you write a short personal message about a situation with three guide points. Here’s how to build it step by step. ## Tips & strategy - **Budget time with reading:** Reading and writing share around 45 minutes. Plan about 20 minutes for writing and leave enough time for Part 2. - **Part 1: transfer details exactly:** Read the text carefully and write the right information in the right field. Watch numbers like postcode and phone number. - **Part 2: cover all three guide points:** In the message you must address all three points – one short sentence each is enough. A missing point costs you points. - **Don’t forget salutation and closing:** Start with a salutation (“Hallo …” / “Liebe/r …”) and end with a closing (“Viele Grüße”). That’s part of the message. - **Write simple sentences:** Write short, simple sentences. Understandable is more important than complicated – perfect grammar is not expected at A1. - **Check at the end:** Quickly check: in Part 1, are all fields filled in? In Part 2, do you have all three guide points, a salutation and a closing? ## Useful phrases for the message Learn a few fixed phrases – that way you write any A1 message quickly: - **Salutation** — Hallo …, / Liebe/r …, - **Opening** — wie geht es dir? / vielen Dank für deine Nachricht. / ich schreibe dir, weil … - **Request & suggestion** — Kannst du bitte …? / Wollen wir …? / Hast du am … Zeit? - **Apology** — Leider kann ich nicht … / Es tut mir leid, aber … - **Closing** — Viele Grüße / Liebe Grüße / Bis bald ## Typical situations (Part 2) The message is usually one of these simple situations: - **Arrangement** — suggest or cancel an appointment - **Invitation** — invite someone or reply - **Request** — ask for something (e.g. to bring something) - **Information** — give or ask for a short piece of information ## Free practice exercises - [Deutsche Welle – Learn German](https://learngerman.dw.com/de/overview) — Free writing prompts and simple vocabulary at A1 level. - [Nicos Weg A1 (Deutsche Welle)](https://learngerman.dw.com/de/nicos-weg/c-36519687) — Free online course with everyday language and writing prompts at A1 level. ## 1-week study plan - Day 1 – **Learn the format:** Read this guide and look at an official practice test: what do the form and the message look like? - Day 2 – **Part 1 – form:** Practice filling in forms: read a short text about a person and transfer the details. - Day 3 – **Learn useful phrases:** Learn a few fixed phrases for salutation, request and closing for the message. - Day 4 – **Part 2 – message:** Write short messages for various situations and always cover all three guide points. - Day 5 – **Practice situations:** Practice various situations: arrangement, invitation, request, cancellation. - Day 6 – **Both parts under time:** Work through the form and message in around 20 minutes and check at the end that everything is complete. - Day 7 – **Get feedback:** Have your writing assessed – by a teacher or via a Prepliq mock that scores the message automatically. ## Are you ready? - I transfer information from a text into a form correctly. - I write a short message with a salutation and closing. - I cover all three guide points in the message. - I know simple phrases for request, invitation and cancellation. - I write simple, understandable sentences at A1 level. ## Frequently asked questions ### How many parts does telc A1 writing have? Two parts: Part 1 (fill in a form, five pieces of information) and Part 2 (write a short personal message with three guide points). ### How much do I have to write in Part 2? Only a short message – around three sentences, one per guide point, plus a salutation and closing. What matters is that all three points appear. ### How much time do I have for writing? Reading and writing are done together in a block of around 45 minutes. Plan about 20 minutes for writing. ### How is writing assessed? In Part 1 it matters that the details are correct in the form. In Part 2 it matters that you cover all three guide points and write an understandable message with a salutation and closing. ### Does my grammar have to be perfect? No. At A1 what counts is that you’re understood. Write simple, short sentences and cover all the guide points. ### What’s the best way to practice writing? Practice filling in forms and write short messages for various situations. At Prepliq a mock scores your message automatically – the PDF answer key doesn’t cover writing. ## Ready for the exam? [Practice this part on Prepliq](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a1?action=start§ionId=Written%20Expression) ## Other exam parts - [Hören](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a1/listening) - [Lesen](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a1/reading) - [Sprechen](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a1/speaking) [telc German A1 – Writing (Schreiben)](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a1/writing)