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Zpráva říká: "Prosím, kup mléko a chleba." (A message says: "Please buy milk and bread.") How many items must be bought?

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3,200 CZK

Exam fee for CCE A1

ÚJOP, ujop.cuni.cz

60%

Minimum pass score required overall and in each subtest

ÚJOP CCE exam rules

Exam sections: reading, listening, writing, and speaking

ÚJOP CCE A1 format

CEFR level — the most basic level of language use on the 6-level scale

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Charles University

Issuing institution — one of the oldest universities in Central Europe (founded 1348)

Univerzita Karlova / ÚJOP

5 levels

CCE levels offered by ÚJOP: A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1

ÚJOP CCE programme

Czech diacritic characters (á, č, ď, é, ě, í, ň, ó, ř, š, ť, ú, ů, ý, ž) tested at A1

Czech alphabet / ÚJOP A1 syllabus

No expiry

CCE certificate issued by Charles University does not expire

ÚJOP CCE programme

The Czech A1 certificate from Charles University ÚJOP tests CEFR A1 Czech through reading comprehension (MCQ on signs, menus, and short texts), listening comprehension (MCQ on basic dialogues), a writing task, and a speaking exam. The exam fee is 3,200 CZK and the pass threshold is 60% in each section. The certificate is issued by Charles University and recognised for personal and professional use. A1 vocabulary includes greetings (dobrý den, ahoj), numbers, days of the week, family terms, basic food and objects, and simple verbs (být, mít, jít) in the present tense.

Sample Czech A1 Practice Questions

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1Přečtěte si pozdrav: "Dobrý den!" (Read the greeting: "Dobrý den!") What does this phrase mean?

A.Good night

B.Good morning / Good day

C.Goodbye

D.Thank you

Explanation: "Dobrý den" is the standard formal Czech greeting used during the day, equivalent to 'Good day' or 'Hello'. It is used when meeting someone in a formal or semi-formal context. 'Dobré ráno' means good morning and 'Dobrou noc' means good night.

2Na cedulce v obchodě je napsáno: "ZAVŘENO" (A sign in a shop reads: "ZAVŘENO") What does this sign mean?

A.Open

B.Closed

C.Sale

D.Entrance

Explanation: 'Zavřeno' means 'closed' in Czech. Its opposite is 'Otevřeno' (open). These signs appear on shop doors across the Czech Republic to indicate business hours status.

3V restauraci vidíte nápis: "MENU" obsahuje: Polévka — 45 Kč, Hlavní chod — 120 Kč. (In a restaurant you see a menu: Soup — 45 CZK, Main course — 120 CZK.) How much does the soup cost?

A.120 Kč

B.45 Kč

C.165 Kč

D.90 Kč

Explanation: The menu clearly shows 'Polévka — 45 Kč', meaning the soup costs 45 Czech crowns (koruny). Reading prices on a simple menu is a core A1 reading skill. '165 Kč' would be the total of both items.

4Přečtěte si SMS zprávu: "Ahoj! Jak se máš?" (Read the text message: "Ahoj! Jak se máš?") What is the person asking?

A.What is your name?

B.Where do you live?

C.How are you?

D.What time is it?

Explanation: 'Jak se máš?' is the informal Czech way of asking 'How are you?' or 'How are you doing?' It is used with friends and family. The formal version is 'Jak se máte?'. 'Ahoj' is a casual greeting like 'Hi'.

5Na formuláři je kolonka: "Jméno:" (On a form there is a field: "Jméno:") What information should you write here?

A.Your age

B.Your address

C.Your first name

D.Your phone number

Explanation: 'Jméno' means 'first name' (or 'name') in Czech. On Czech forms, 'Jméno' typically asks for your given name (křestní jméno), while 'Příjmení' asks for your surname/family name. Understanding form fields is a key A1 reading skill.

6Cedule říká: "POZOR — MOKRÁ PODLAHA" (A sign says: "POZOR — MOKRÁ PODLAHA") What should you do?

A.Run quickly

B.Be careful — the floor is wet

C.Buy a ticket here

D.Exit the building

Explanation: 'Pozor' means 'Attention/Watch out/Caution' and 'Mokrá podlaha' means 'wet floor'. Together this common warning sign tells you to be careful because the floor is wet and slippery. 'Pozor' is one of the most important warning words in Czech.

7Přečtěte si jídelní lístek: "Káva — 55 Kč, Čaj — 40 Kč, Voda — 30 Kč" (Read the menu: Coffee 55 CZK, Tea 40 CZK, Water 30 CZK). What is the cheapest drink?

A.Káva (Coffee)

B.Čaj (Tea)

C.Voda (Water)

D.All the same price

Explanation: 'Voda' (water) costs 30 Kč, which is the lowest price on the menu. 'Čaj' (tea) is 40 Kč and 'Káva' (coffee) is 55 Kč. Comparing prices on a simple drinks menu is a typical A1 reading comprehension task.

8Na obálce je adresa: "Pan Jan Novák, Hlavní 15, Praha" What is the recipient's family name?

A.Jan

B.Novák

C.Hlavní

D.Praha

Explanation: 'Novák' is the family name (příjmení). In Czech, 'Pan' means 'Mr.', 'Jan' is the first name (jméno), and 'Novák' is the surname. 'Hlavní 15' is the street address and 'Praha' is the city.

9Krátký inzerát říká: "Hledám práci. Mluvím česky a anglicky." (A short ad says: "I am looking for a job. I speak Czech and English.") How many languages does the person speak?

A.One

B.Two

C.Three

D.The ad doesn't say

Explanation: The person says they speak 'česky a anglicky' — Czech and English — which is two languages. 'Mluvím' means 'I speak', 'česky' means 'Czech (language)', and 'anglicky' means 'English'. The connector 'a' means 'and'.

10Přečtěte si větu: "Obchod je otevřený v pondělí od 9 do 18 hodin." (The shop is open on Monday from 9 to 18.) When does the shop open on Monday?

A.At 18:00

B.At 9:00

C.All day

D.The text doesn't say

Explanation: 'Od 9' means 'from 9 (o'clock)' in Czech. The shop opens at 9:00. 'Do 18 hodin' means 'until 18:00' (6 PM). 'Od...do...' is the standard Czech way to express a time range (from...to...).

About the Czech A1 Exam

The Certifikát z češtiny A1 (CCE A1) is the beginner-level Czech language certificate administered by ÚJOP (Ústav jazykové a odborné přípravy — Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies) at Charles University, Prague. It tests Czech at CEFR A1 — the most basic level of language use. The exam includes multiple-choice reading and listening sections, a writing task, and a speaking component. To pass, candidates must score at least 60% overall and at least 60% in each subtest. The certificate is internationally recognised and demonstrates foundational Czech communication ability.

Assessment

MCQ reading comprehension, MCQ listening comprehension, written production, and oral speaking

Time Limit

Approximately 60 minutes for written components plus oral examination

Passing Score

60% overall and at least 60% in each individual subtest

Exam Fee

3,200 CZK (Charles University (Univerzita Karlova) — ÚJOP)

Czech A1 Exam Content Outline

MCQ

Reading Comprehension (Čtení)

Short texts — signs, notices, menus, simple messages, and basic labels — testing understanding at A1 CEFR level.

MCQ

Listening Comprehension (Poslech)

Short spoken dialogues covering introductions, ordering food, asking directions, shopping, and simple requests.

Written

Writing (Psaní)

Simple writing tasks: form completion, short personal message, or basic descriptive text using A1 Czech.

Oral

Speaking (Mluvení)

Guided spoken interaction: self-introduction, describing everyday situations, and answering simple questions at A1 level.

How to Pass the Czech A1 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 60% overall and at least 60% in each individual subtest
Assessment: MCQ reading comprehension, MCQ listening comprehension, written production, and oral speaking
Time limit: Approximately 60 minutes for written components plus oral examination
Exam fee: 3,200 CZK

Keys to Passing

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Focus on highest-weighted sections
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Czech A1 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master Czech diacritics (á, č, ď, é, ě, í, ň, ó, ř, š, ť, ú, ů, ý, ž) — they change pronunciation and meaning, and appear throughout reading and listening tasks.

2Learn the verb 'být' (to be) and 'mít' (to have) thoroughly: jsem, jsi, je, jsme, jste, jsou / mám, máš, má, máme, máte, mají — these appear in almost every A1 question.

3Practise recognising common signs and notices in Czech: zavřeno (closed), otevřeno (open), vstup zakázán (no entry), pozor (caution/attention), zdarma (free).

4Study the days of the week (pondělí, úterý, středa, čtvrtek, pátek, sobota, neděle) and their abbreviations (Po, Út, St, Čt, Pá, So, Ne) as they appear in schedules and menus.

5Learn how Czech expresses time: 'Je 3 hodiny' (it is 3 o'clock) and 'Půl třetí' (half past 2 = 2:30) — the half-hour format is tested and differs from English.

6Practice the basic ordering dialogue: 'Dám si...' + accusative is the standard way to order food or drink and appears frequently in listening tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Czech A1 certificate and who administers it?

The Certifikát z češtiny A1 (CCE A1) is the beginner-level Czech language certificate administered by ÚJOP — the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies at Charles University, Prague (Univerzita Karlova). It tests Czech at CEFR A1 level, which is the most basic level of communication. The certificate is used to demonstrate foundational Czech skills for personal, professional, or educational purposes.

What is the CEFR A1 level in Czech?

CEFR A1 is the beginner level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. At A1, you can understand and use very basic Czech expressions, introduce yourself and others, ask and answer questions about personal details (name, age, where you live), and interact simply when the other person speaks slowly and clearly. Vocabulary includes greetings, numbers, days of the week, family terms, and basic everyday words.

What are the sections of the Czech A1 exam?

The CCE A1 exam has four sections: reading comprehension (čtení) with multiple-choice questions on short texts, listening comprehension (poslech) with multiple-choice questions on short dialogues, writing (psaní) involving a simple text production task, and speaking (mluvení) as an oral examination. To pass, you must score at least 60% overall and at least 60% in each individual subtest.

How much does the Czech A1 exam cost?

The exam fee for the CCE A1 is 3,200 CZK. Payment must be made within 3 days of submitting the application form. Proof of payment must be presented on exam day. Check ujop.cuni.cz for current pricing and registration deadlines, as fees may be updated.

Where can I take the Czech A1 exam?

The CCE A1 exam is administered at ÚJOP examination centres. Charles University ÚJOP also partners with Czech Centres (Česká centra) worldwide for exam administration outside the Czech Republic. Visit ujop.cuni.cz or contact vtc@ujop.cuni.cz for exam dates, locations, and registration. The exam is not available in a remote online-proctored format.

What vocabulary and grammar should I know for Czech A1?

Key A1 Czech vocabulary includes: greetings (dobrý den, ahoj, na shledanou, děkuji, prosím), numbers 1–100, days of the week (pondělí through neděle), months, family terms (matka, otec, bratr, sestra, babička), basic food and drinks (káva, čaj, chléb, mléko), colours, and common places (obchod, restaurace, nádraží, nemocnice). Grammar focus areas include the present tense of být (to be) and mít (to have), basic nominative and accusative noun cases, and adjective gender agreement.