Learn with realistic, exam-style sample answers for the Goethe-Zertifikat A1 Writing. Forms and short messages with model examiner-style feedback.
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Meets all requirements completely. Clear communication without errors.
Meets most requirements. Minor errors do not affect understanding.
Meets basic requirements. Some errors, but message is understandable.
You want to attend a German course. Fill out the registration form.
You want to attend a German course. Fill out the registration form.
Familienname: Müller
Vorname: Anna
Straße / Hausnummer: Hauptstraße 45
Geburtsdatum: 15.03.1995
Staatsangehörigkeit: deutsch
All five fields are filled in correctly and completely. Every piece of information is appropriate and realistic.
The form is filled in clearly and in a logical, easy-to-read order.
Correct use of standard phrasing for personal data.
No grammatical errors. Numbers, dates and addresses are written correctly.
You want to reserve a room in a hotel. Fill out the form.
You want to reserve a room in a hotel. Fill out the form.
Name: Maria Weber
Adresse: Gartenstraße 8, 50667 Köln
Anreisedatum: 15.08.2026
Abreisedatum: 20.08.2026
Zimmertyp: Doppelzimmer mit Frühstück
Filled in perfectly. All five fields are complete and contain sensible information.
Clear, logical structure. Every piece of information is easy to find.
Correct topic vocabulary: "Doppelzimmer mit Frühstück" (double room with breakfast).
Error-free grammar and correct date formats.
You are sick and cannot come to German class today. Write a short message to your teacher Mr. Braun. Write about 30 words.
You are sick and cannot come to German class today. Write a short message to your teacher Mr. Braun. Write about 30 words.
Lieber Herr Braun,
leider kann ich heute nicht zum Deutschkurs kommen. Ich bin krank und habe Fieber. Ich hoffe, nächste Woche bin ich wieder gesund.
Viele Grüße
Maria
The task is fully completed. A reason for the absence is given, with a polite greeting and closing.
Clear structure with greeting, content and closing. Logical text flow.
Appropriate vocabulary for A1: "leider", "krank", "Fieber", "gesund".
Correct simple sentences. Correct use of the modal verb "kann".
Your birthday is coming and you want to invite your friend. Write a short message. Write about 30 words.
Your birthday is coming and you want to invite your friend. Write a short message. Write about 30 words.
Liebe Sophie,
am Samstag habe ich Geburtstag! Ich feiere eine kleine Party bei mir zu Hause. Die Party beginnt um 18 Uhr. Kommst du?
Liebe Grüße
Anna
A perfect invitation with all the key information: occasion, place, time and a question.
Very well structured. Logical sequence of information.
Appropriate vocabulary: "feiere", "Party", "beginnt".
Correct word order and verb conjugation. Perfect use of time expressions.
You cannot attend your doctor appointment. Write a message to the doctor's office. Ask for a new appointment. Write about 30 words.
You cannot attend your doctor appointment. Write a message to the doctor's office. Ask for a new appointment. Write about 30 words.
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,
leider kann ich meinen Termin am Montag um 10 Uhr nicht wahrnehmen. Kann ich bitte einen neuen Termin bekommen? Am Mittwoch habe ich Zeit.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Thomas Weber
All points covered: cancellation, apology, request for a new appointment, and a suggested time.
Perfect formal letter structure with greeting and closing formula.
Correct formal expressions: "wahrnehmen", "Mit freundlichen Grüßen".
Error-free grammar. Correct use of modal verbs and time expressions.
Leave no field empty. If you don't know something, write a dash (-).
Start with a greeting (Dear..., Hello...) and end with a closing.
Write short, simple sentences. Complex structures are not needed at A1.
Part 2 should have about 30 words. Not much more, not much less.
The writing test consists of two parts: Part 1 is filling out a form, Part 2 is a short message (approx. 30 words). The exam time is 20 minutes.
The writing part carries 15 raw points: Part 1 (form) = 5 points, Part 2 (message) = 10 points. Start Deutsch 1 is a single exam scored out of 100 points; you need 60 points (60%) overall to pass. The official grade bands (as a percentage of the total) are: sehr gut 90–100, gut 80–89, befriedigend 70–79, ausreichend 60–69, and nicht bestanden (fail) below 60.
Typical topics include: sick note, invitation, appointment change, apology, short information to friends or acquaintances.
Practice filling out forms with personal data. Write short messages about everyday topics. Learn salutation and closing formulas.
The Goethe certificate does not officially expire. However, many authorities, universities and employers expect a certificate issued within roughly the last two years — always check the requirements of the specific institution.
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