Goethe | Zertifikat A1: Fit in Deutsch 1
Goethe | Zertifikat A1: Fit in Deutsch 1
The Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Fit in Deutsch 1 is a German language exam for children and young people. It confirms extremely basic language skills responding to the first level (A1) of the six-level competence scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Exam Information
Who takes Fit in Deutsch 1?
The Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Fit in Deutsch 1 is a German language exam for children and young people aged 10 to 16 who are learning German as a foreign language. This German examination is particularly important for candidates who want an internationally recognised certification of their German language skills.
The examination Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Fit in Deutsch 1 addresses the needs of children and young people in relation to three areas:
- private environment (family, friends, leisure time, etc.)
- school environment
- public sphere
Format of the exam
| Exam section | Content | Duration | Points | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | You read short notes, classified ads, descriptions of people, simple letters to the editor or short newspaper texts and work on assignments. | 20 Minutes | 12 | 20 % |
| Writing | You write a reply to an e-mail, a letter, an advertisement or similar. | 20 Minutes | 12 | 20 % |
| Listening | You listen to short everyday conversations, private telephone messages, information from the radio or similar and work on various tasks. | ca. 20 Minutes | 18 | 30 % |
| Speaking | You introduce yourself, ask questions about everyday topics and answer simple questions. You also make requests and respond to your conversation partner in familiar situations. | 15 Minutes | 18 | 30 % |
| Total | ca. 75 | 60 | 100 % |
Rating by the Goethe-Institut
All candidates who have passed all parts of the German exam will receive a certificate. On the back of the certificate there is an explanation of the results.
The score achieved can be interpreted as follows:
| Points | Rating |
|---|---|
| 60 - 50 | very good |
| 49 - 40 | good |
| 29 - 39 | satisfactory |
| 29 - 0 | failed |
See the Goethe manual examinations goals and test description.
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