A1 reading
Goethe A1 Reading Practice
Find the one detail a sign, note or short message is really asking about without translating every word.
Skill
Lesen
Official duration
about 25 minutes
Practice library
20 dedicated A1 reading tests
What to train
Build the skills the task actually tests.
- Opening hours, prices, dates and room numbers on notices.
- Whether a short message says yes, no or maybe to a plan.
- Simple instructions and what the reader is asked to do.
- Matching a person's need to the right small ad or offer.
Free sample
Try before checkingWhen is the pharmacy closed?
Apotheke am Markt: Montag bis Freitag 8–18 Uhr, Samstag 9–13 Uhr. Sonntag geschlossen.
- A.Saturday morning
- B.Sunday
- C.Friday afternoon
Show answer and explanation
Answer: Sunday
The pharmacy opens on every listed weekday and on Saturday morning. Only Sunday is marked geschlossen (closed).
Questions
A1 practice FAQ
Do I need to understand every word in A1 reading?
No. You look for the specific detail the question asks about. Recognising numbers, days, negatives and key nouns is usually enough to choose the right answer.
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