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Hören (Listening)

Goethe A1 Hören (Listening)

A calm, exact walk through every Goethe A1 Hören task before you practise it.

Train the concrete detail the recording asks for: a time, price, place or instruction.

At a glance

Time
20 min
Teile (parts)
3
Points
25
Pass mark
No separate module mark; 60 of 100 overall

Try one real Hören question

Goethe A1 · Hören Teil 1

Was brauchen sie morgen für den Deutschkurs?

Bruno. Pick the answer, then read why it fits.

Every Teil (part)

Teil 1

Choose one of three picture options after a short everyday dialogue. The audio plays twice.

Worked sample

Was brauchen sie morgen für den Deutschkurs?

  • Das Kursbuch.
  • Einen Stift.
  • Ein Heft.

Answer: Einen Stift.

The woman says they do not need the course book and adds, "wir brauchen nur einen Stift". That makes option B correct.

Teil 2

Mark a statement Richtig or Falsch after a public announcement. The audio plays once.

Worked sample

Die Besucher können heute nicht länger bleiben.

  • Richtig
  • Falsch

Answer: Richtig

Teil 2 rewards understanding what a polite instruction really means: "say goodbye now" is a soft way of saying "please leave".

Teil 3

Choose one of three text options after a short message or announcement. The audio plays twice.

Worked sample

Was soll Herr Silva mitbringen?

  • Ein Buch
  • Ein Formular
  • Ein Foto

Answer: Ein Foto

Three items, one job: bring the photo "am Dienstag". The registration form is already with the school and the book is waiting in the office. Option C.

Three common mistakes

  1. 1Choosing the first number you hear before the speaker corrects it.
  2. 2Expecting a replay in Teil 2, which is played once.
  3. 3Reading the options only after the audio has started.

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Common questions

How long is Goethe A1 Hören?
About 20 minutes for three Teile and 15 questions.Goethe A1 exam guide
Is every recording played twice?
No. Teil 2 is played once. Teile 1 and 3 are played twice.Goethe A1 study plan
Does Hören have its own pass mark?
No. A1 is passed as one whole exam at 60 of 100 points.Free Goethe A1 mock exam
Which part should I practise alongside Hören?
Lesen. Both parts test whether you catch the detail a question asks for, so the habit of checking every option against the text pays off twice.Goethe A1 Lesen
Does listening practice help with Sprechen?
Yes. The everyday questions and replies in the recordings are the phrases you need when you speak in the oral exam.Goethe A1 Sprechen

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