Goethe German A1 Hören (Listening) Practice

Choose a Teil to start practicing hören (listening) for your Goethe German A1 exam.

This section tests your ability to understand spoken German through simple conversations and announcements. This section consists of three parts.

Total duration : ⏱️ 20 mins total

• Match each audio to the corresponding picture or text 🖼️

• Audio is played twice 🔄

• Number of Questions in this section : 6

Question Type : 🔗 Matching (Audio → Picture/Text)

• Audio is played only once - listen carefully! ⚠️

• Number of Questions in this section : 4

Question Type : ✅ True/False

• Audio is played twice 🔄

• Number of Questions in this section : 5

Question Type : 🎯 Multiple Choice (select one from three)

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Answers to popular questions about Goethe A1 Hören (Listening) practice

01How can I prepare for the listening section in general?: Practise with short authentic clips—train announcements, podcasts, voicemail—and summarise the main idea afterwards. Familiar topics help you react quickly during the exam.
02Will every recording be replayed?: Not always. Goethe and TELC exams mix single-play and double-play tasks. Read the instruction line carefully so you know whether you have one or two chances.
03What kind of notes should I take?: Use symbols (e.g. “€” for money, “@” for email) and align them with answer options. This keeps you focused on selecting evidence, not writing full sentences.