How should I plan my answer?

Spend a minute outlining key ideas, then write a clear draft that addresses each instruction. Reserve time for a quick grammar and spelling check.

What tone should I use?

Match the scenario. Informal notes can use "du", while formal emails or letters should stay polite with "Sie" and neutral phrasing.

Do small mistakes matter?

Minor errors are acceptable if your message remains clear. Focus on communicating the required information rather than forcing complex structures.

Goethe German A1 Writing Practice

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About the Section

This section tests your ability to schreiben (write) in German for everyday situations. The Schreiben (writing) section takes 15 minutes and has two distinct tasks.

Total duration: 20 mins total

Teil 1: Form-Filling Exercise

• Complete a form using given personal details and scenario prompts

• Transfer information accurately from text to form fields ✏️

📝 Form-Filling Exercise

Teil 2: Short Informal Message

• Write a brief informal/formal message (letter, note, or email) ✉️

• Use simple German sentences and basic vocabulary 📝

💌 Short Formal/Informal Letter Schreiben (Writing)

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Teil 1 - Form-Filling Exercise

Goal: Form-Filling Exercise

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Teil 2 - Short Informal Message

Goal: Short Informal Message

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100 questions to practise

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Goethe A1 Writing: sample with answers

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A selection from our practice exercises, not a complete exam. Tasks and explanations are in German.

Schreibaufgabe

Ihre Freundin Maria hat nächste Woche Geburtstag. Sie können leider nicht zu ihrer Party kommen. Schreiben Sie Maria eine Nachricht:

1. Your message

Gratulieren Sie Maria zum Geburtstag.
Warum können Sie nicht kommen?
Wann möchten Sie Maria treffen?

Schreiben Sie zu jedem Punkt ein bis zwei Sätze (circa 30 Wörter). Schreiben Sie auch eine Anrede und einen Gruß.

Your text

German characters

For self-practice. Your text is not saved or graded.

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Liebe Maria, herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag! Ich wünsche dir alles Gute. Leider kann ich nicht zu deiner Party kommen, weil ich am Wochenende arbeiten muss. Können wir uns nächste Woche zum Kaffee treffen? Ich habe ein Geschenk für dich! Liebe Grüße Anna

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