Rilke
Rilke
What the exam contains, part by part — number of tasks, timing and, for listening, how often each recording is played. The figures come from the institutes' sample papers.
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| Part | Task type | Tasks | Text (words) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teil 1 | Matching | 5 | approx. 80 |
| Teil 2 | Yes/no | 6 | approx. 90 |
| Teil 3 | Matching pictures | 5 | approx. 70 |
| Part | Task type | Tasks | Plays | Reading time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teil 1 | Matching pictures | 5 | 1× | — |
| Teil 2 | Completing notes | 5 | 2× | — |
| Teil 3 | Multiple choice a/b/c | 5 | 1× | — |
| Part | Task type | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Teil 1 | Introducing yourself — then questions from the examiners | — |
| Teil 2 | Describing a situation | — |
| Teil 3 | Solving a task together | — |
The ÖSD Zertifikat A1 consists of two modules that you can take separately or together: the written exam (reading, listening, writing, in a group) and the oral exam. Unlike Start Deutsch 1, you don't speak in a group but alone with the examiners: one examiner plays your conversation partner. Beforehand you get 10 minutes of preparation.
| Part | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lesen (reading) | 25 minutes |
| Hören (listening) | approx. 10 minutes |
| Schreiben (writing) | 20 minutes |
| Sprechen (speaking), one-to-one | approx. 10 minutes, after 10 minutes of preparation |
The exam is intended for candidates aged 14 and over.
The written exam gives a maximum of 75 points (reading 30, listening 30, writing 15), the oral exam 25. Each module is passed on its own:
So at A1 about 50 per cent is enough — Goethe and telc require 60 per cent for Start Deutsch 1. You may retake each module as often as you like.
Two tasks in 20 minutes. In task 1 you fill in a form: the details are in a short text about a person, and names must be spelt correctly. Ten correct answers earn the full 5 points. In task 2 you reply to an email in about 30 words: all three questions from the message must be answered, and you end with a sign-off. The beginning of the reply is already printed. Among other things, the length is marked — below 25 words there are deductions — as well as whether the task is fulfilled, vocabulary and accuracy.
A1 is required, for example, for family reunification — in Germany as in Austria. Which certificates the authority accepts is up to that authority. Check with them before you register.
It is fixed for each part: Teil 1: 1×; Teil 2: 2×; Teil 3: 1×. No recording is played more often than that.
25 minutes for 3 parts with 16 tasks in total.
The speaking exam is taken in pairs or groups. In Rilke the app plays your partner, so you can practise the dialogue parts on your own as well.
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