telc Test A1 - All Information about the telc German A1 examination
If you want to take a telc Deutsch A1 exam, you have come to the right place. With us you can take the exam as well as prepare for the exam with one of our exam preparation courses.
telc examinations stand for consistently high quality, both in Germany and internationally. As a member of ALTE, the Association of Language Testers in Europe, telc is committed to accurate testing and grading, as well as fair assessment of language skills according to levels A1 to C2 of the CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. telc exams are therefore highly recognized by companies, government agencies, schools and universities.
Exam dates and prices
We offer you maximum flexibility in the choice of dates. You have the option of taking your exam on one of the general dates, as well as setting a personal preferred date.
Exam fee: 180 EUR
Minimum number of participants: Four candidates
A1 exam format
The telc A1 examination is a general language examination. It is designed for adults to demonstrate their general language skills at level A1 of the CEFR for personal and professional purposes. At level A1, you can speak about simple topics related to your specific personal needs. You have mastered some simple grammatical structures.
You can take the telc A1 exam with us. The Academy of Languages has been a recognized examination center for telc examinations for many years. We advise and support you competently in all matters concerning your telc examination.
The A1 exam consists of a written and an oral part. The written part lasts 65 minutes. The oral part lasts 15 minutes. Both parts of the exam take place on the same day.
The written exam tests your language skills at the A1 level in 3 areas: Listening, Reading and Writing.
In the listening section you will hear short conversations and announcements. There is a task for each individual conversation or announcement. The task formats include true-false tasks and multiple choice. You will have approximately 20 minutes for this part.
The reading and writing part takes a total of 45 minutes. For the reading part you have about 25 minutes; for the writing part about 20 minutes. In the reading section you will be given various texts, such as short letters, advertisements or e-mails. You have to solve e.g. multiple choice or true-false tasks for the different texts. The writing part consists of two tasks: filling out a form and writing a short message.
The oral exam is usually a partner exam. It consists of three tasks. The first task is for you and your partner to introduce each other. In the second task, you request information. In the third task, you demonstrate that you can easily formulate and respond to A1-level requests.
Procedure: from registering to passing the exam
1. Contact us and clarify any questions you may still have.
2. Decide on an exam date and let us know.
3. Pay the invoice upon receipt.
4. Familiarize yourself with the invitation letter and the current exam regulations, which you will receive about a week before the exam.
5. Show up for your exam as indicated in the invitation letter.
6. If desired: On the day of the exam, request to have your results sent by mail. Pay the shipping directly on site.
7. Otherwise: collect your exam results from us when you have received notification from us that your exam results are available approximately 4 - 6 weeks after the exam.
Preparation Course
For each exam, the Academy of Languages offers suitable preparation courses that will help you maximize your potential on the exam and optimize your performance.
The day of the exam
1. Arrival at the examination center: You will be welcomed by our team and taken to your examination room.
2. The invigilator in the examination room will direct you to the checkroom. Please make sure that you do not bring your cell phone or smartwatches into the examination room.
3. Back in the examination room: the invigilator explains the examination regulations, checks your ID cards and explains the procedure for the written examination.
4. The exam papers are handed out and the examination starts.
5. At the end of the written exam, you may have a snack and wait in our waiting room for your oral exam. Please note: cell phones and smart watches are still prohibited at this point!
6. Before the start of your oral exam, you will be allowed 20 minutes to prepare in a separate room. You will receive your assignments there.
7. The examiner will pick you up after the preparation time and go with you to the examination room.
8. Oral exam: The exam lasts 15 to 20 minutes.
9. After the oral exam, our team will escort you to your belongings in the checkroom.
10. Upon request, we will provide you with a confirmation of participation.
Contact, questions and registration for telc German exams
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Tina Gajdics
Consultant at Academy of Languages