Learn German A1: Top practice materials to help you prepare for your exam

Studying a new language could be a new and exciting journey, and having the right practice materials could make all the difference. In this post you’ll find some resources that could help you master the A1 level and to prepare for your exam successfully.

    The Deutsch Welle website offers a range of self study courses and additional exercises free of charge that are suitable for those that want to learn German in their free time. The materials focus on learning essential vocabulary and grammar through different texts, audios and videos.

    Quizlet lets you create flashcards on any topic of your choice. You can either create your own set of flashcards or practice those that others have made. If you struggle to remember new words, complex grammar rules, expressions or anything else that has to be learned by heart, then Quizlet is a great way of practice.

    Goethe Institut website has a section of practice materials devoted to help students prepare for their exam and to familiarize themselves with the structure of it. The exercises include audio files, written material and even recorded videos that show how the exam is conducted. Since most of the A1 exams are similar in their structure to the Goethe exam, the material there is useful for anyone that has to study and prepare for any kind of A1 exam.

    The Der, Die, Das app is free of charge and lets you check the correct article of every noun that exists in the German language. If you have trouble remembering the right article, the app has a section of explanations and even a small game that helps you practice your knowledge with random words.


    Hopefully these resources will be the first step to your success in mastering the basics of the German language.