The Goethe-Institut offers German courses at level A1, as well as the Goethe-Zertifikat A1 examination.
Level A1 is the first of six levels on the competence scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Level A1 is concerned with elementary language use.
Listening
I can recognise familiar words and very basic phrases concerning myself, my family and immediate concrete surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly.
Reading
I can understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, for example on notices and posters or in catalogues.
Writing
I can write a short, simple postcard, for example sending holiday greetings. I can fill in forms with personal details, for example entering my name, nationality and address on a hotel registration form.
Speaking
Spoken Interaction:
I can interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech and help me formulate what I'm trying to say. I can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics.
Spoken Production:
I can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where I live and people I know.
Source:
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, Table 2 – Common Reference Levels: self-assessment grid (extract for level A1)
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