TELC German A1 – Practice Test
This practice exam covers the full TELC German A1 examination — all sections, in the exact official format.
Duration
80 min
Total Points
60
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Duration
80 min
Total Points
60
Full Exam Structure
Hörverstehen (Listening Comprehension)
15 points 20 min
Hörverstehen (Listening Comprehension)
Listening is the first part of the written telc A1 exam. You hear short, simple everyday texts – small conversations, announcements and answering-machine messages – and solve tasks about them. In total that’s 15 tasks in three parts. You have around 20 minutes for it.
Leseverstehen (Reading Comprehension)
15 points 25 min
Leseverstehen (Reading Comprehension)
Reading is the second part of the written telc A1 exam. You read short, simple everyday texts – small letters and emails, ads and signs – and solve tasks about them. In total that’s 15 tasks in three parts. Reading and writing share a block of around 45 minutes; plan about 25 minutes for reading.
Schriftlicher Ausdruck (Written Expression)
15 points 20 min
Schriftlicher Ausdruck (Written Expression)
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.
Mündlicher Ausdruck (Oral Expression)
15 points 15 min
Mündlicher Ausdruck (Oral Expression)
Speaking – the oral exam – is the last part of the telc A1 exam. You speak in three parts, usually in a small group with other participants. The exam lasts around 15 minutes. You speak with the others and with the examiner.
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What to expect:
- Exact exam conditions and timing
- Real-time score calculation
- Detailed feedback after completion
- Progress tracking across attempts
Frequently asked questions
How is the telc German A1 exam structured?
It has a written and an oral part. In writing you do listening, reading and writing; in the oral exam you introduce yourself, ask for information and respond to requests – usually in a small group.
How long does the telc German A1 exam take?
The written part takes around 65 minutes: about 20 minutes for listening and around 45 minutes for reading and writing together. The oral exam takes about 15 minutes.
How many points do I need to pass the telc German A1 exam?
You pass telc German A1 with 60 % of the total points. There is no fixed minimum per exam part – you can offset weaker parts with stronger ones.
What is the difference between Start Deutsch 1 and telc German A1?
It’s the same exam. “Start Deutsch 1” is the joint name used by telc and the Goethe-Institut for the A1 exam; the structure, level and assessment are identical.
How can I prepare for the telc German A1 exam?
Practice each exam part separately, do full model tests and get feedback above all for writing and speaking. At Prepliq you do realistic mock exams with instant scoring – writing and speaking are graded automatically against the official criteria.
How much does the telc German A1 exam cost?
Each exam center sets the fee itself. Ask your telc center directly for the current price and the next dates. Anyone who fails pays the full fee again for the next attempt – a realistic Prepliq mock costs only a fraction of that and prepares you to pass first time.