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Hören – Teil 3: Sie hören ein kurzes Gespräch. Wählen Sie: Richtig oder Falsch? [Audio-Transkript]: Frau: "Wie war die Party gestern?" Mann: "Sehr schön! Wir haben bis Mitternacht getanzt." Frau: "Wie viele Leute waren da?" Mann: "Ungefähr 20 Personen." Es waren mehr als 30 Personen auf der Party.

Falsch

Ungefähr richtig

Nicht erwähnt

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Key Facts: ÖSD A1 Exam

ÖSD Zertifikat A1 is a recognised beginner (CEFR A1) German certificate from Austria's official language diploma authority, covering Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking at the simplest everyday level.

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1Lesen – Teil 1: Lesen Sie den Text und wählen Sie die richtige Antwort. "Hallo! Ich heiße Anna. Ich wohne in Wien. Ich bin 25 Jahre alt und arbeite in einem Café. Ich spreche Deutsch und ein bisschen Englisch." Wo wohnt Anna?

A.In Graz

B.In Wien

C.In Salzburg

D.In Linz

Explanation: The text clearly states 'Ich wohne in Wien.' (I live in Vienna.) This tests simple A1 reading comprehension of personal information.

2Lesen – Teil 1: Lesen Sie die Nachricht und wählen Sie: Richtig oder Falsch? "Liebe Maria, ich komme morgen um 10 Uhr zu dir. Kannst du bitte Milch und Brot kaufen? Danke! Sarah" Sarah kommt um 10 Uhr zu Maria.

A.Richtig

B.Falsch

C.Nicht im Text

D.Vielleicht

Explanation: The message says 'ich komme morgen um 10 Uhr zu dir' (I am coming to your place tomorrow at 10 o'clock). The statement matches exactly, so it is Richtig (correct).

3Lesen – Teil 1: Lesen Sie das Schild und wählen Sie die richtige Antwort. "BÄCKEREI HUBER — Montag bis Freitag: 7:00–18:00 Uhr. Samstag: 7:00–13:00 Uhr. Sonntag: geschlossen." Wann ist die Bäckerei am Samstag geöffnet?

A.Von 7:00 bis 18:00 Uhr

B.Von 7:00 bis 13:00 Uhr

C.Die Bäckerei ist geschlossen.

D.Von 8:00 bis 13:00 Uhr

Explanation: The sign states 'Samstag: 7:00–13:00 Uhr', so the bakery is open from 7:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays. This is a typical ÖSD A1 sign/notice reading task.

4Lesen – Teil 2: Lesen Sie die E-Mail und wählen Sie die richtige Antwort. "Lieber Klaus, am Samstag machen wir ein Fest. Es beginnt um 15 Uhr. Du kannst Kuchen oder Salat mitbringen. Wir freuen uns auf dich! Viele Grüße, Petra" Was kann Klaus zum Fest mitbringen?

A.Getränke oder Blumen

B.Kuchen oder Salat

C.Brot oder Käse

D.Wurst oder Obst

Explanation: The email explicitly asks Klaus to bring 'Kuchen oder Salat' (cake or salad). This tests reading comprehension of a short personal message at A1 level.

5Lesen – Teil 1: Lesen Sie das Schild und wählen Sie die richtige Antwort. "ACHTUNG: Kein Rauchen im Gebäude. Raucher bitte draußen." Was bedeutet dieses Schild?

A.Man kann im Gebäude rauchen.

B.Rauchen ist im Gebäude nicht erlaubt.

C.Rauchen ist nur im Keller erlaubt.

D.Rauchen ist überall verboten.

Explanation: 'Kein Rauchen im Gebäude' means 'No smoking inside the building.' This is a very common A1 public sign recognising a prohibition.

6Lesen – Teil 2: Lesen Sie den Text und wählen Sie die richtige Antwort. "Mein Name ist Thomas. Ich komme aus Graz. Meine Familie ist groß: Ich habe drei Schwestern und zwei Brüder. Meine Mutter heißt Ingrid und mein Vater heißt Franz." Wie viele Geschwister hat Thomas?

A.Zwei

B.Drei

C.Fünf

D.Vier

Explanation: Thomas has three sisters ('drei Schwestern') and two brothers ('zwei Brüder'), making five siblings (Geschwister) in total. This tests number comprehension at A1.

7Lesen – Teil 3: Lesen Sie den Text und wählen Sie die richtige Antwort. "Supermarkt SPAR — Heute Angebot: Paradeiser 1 kg – €1,20. Erdäpfel 2 kg – €1,80. Milch 1 Liter – €0,99." Was kostet 1 Liter Milch?

A.€1,20

B.€1,80

C.€0,99

D.€2,00

Explanation: The advertisement states 'Milch 1 Liter – €0,99'. Note that 'Paradeiser' is the Austrian word for tomato, and 'Erdäpfel' is the Austrian word for potato — typical ÖSD Austrian vocabulary.

8Lesen – Teil 2: Lesen Sie die Nachricht und wählen Sie: Richtig oder Falsch? "Hallo Ben, das Schwimmbad ist heute wegen Reinigung geschlossen. Wir können morgen zusammen schwimmen gehen. Bis dann! Lisa" Das Schwimmbad ist morgen geschlossen.

A.Richtig

B.Falsch

C.Nicht im Text

D.Unklar

Explanation: The message says the swimming pool is closed TODAY due to cleaning, and that they can go swimming TOMORROW. So the pool is open tomorrow — the statement is Falsch (false).

9Lesen – Teil 3: Lesen Sie die Anzeige und wählen Sie die richtige Antwort. "ZU VERMIETEN: Kleine Wohnung in Wien, 2. Bezirk. 45 m². 1 Zimmer, Küche, Bad. Miete: €650 pro Monat. Kontakt: Herr Maier, Tel. 0664-123456" Wie groß ist die Wohnung?

A.55 m²

B.35 m²

C.45 m²

D.60 m²

Explanation: The advertisement states the apartment is '45 m²'. This is a typical A1 reading task using a short classified ad about housing.

10Lesen – Teil 1: Lesen Sie den Text und wählen Sie die richtige Antwort. "Mein Hobby ist Kochen. Jeden Sonntag koche ich für meine Familie. Ich mache oft Gulasch oder Schnitzel. Das schmeckt sehr gut!" Was kocht die Person oft?

A.Suppe und Brot

B.Gulasch oder Schnitzel

C.Fisch und Salat

D.Pizza und Pasta

Explanation: The text states 'Ich mache oft Gulasch oder Schnitzel.' Both Gulasch and Schnitzel are classic Austrian dishes, frequently featured in ÖSD A1 texts.

About the ÖSD A1 Exam

The ÖSD Zertifikat A1 is an internationally recognised German language certificate at CEFR A1 (Beginner) level, awarded by the Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch (ÖSD), based in Vienna, Austria. The exam reflects Austrian-standard German, using Austrian vocabulary, contexts, and everyday situations alongside standard German. It is accepted for visa and immigration purposes in Austria and is recognised internationally. The exam has four modules — Lesen (Reading), Hören (Listening), Schreiben (Writing), and Sprechen (Speaking) — each scored independently. Candidates must achieve at least 60% in every module to receive the certificate. The A1 test covers simple everyday topics such as greetings, family, housing, shopping, and time expressions, all at beginner level. Exams are offered at authorised ÖSD centres worldwide throughout the year.

Questions

40 scored questions

Time Limit

Approx. 80 minutes total: Lesen ~30 min, Hören ~20 min, Schreiben ~20 min, Sprechen ~10 min.

Passing Score

60% in each of the four modules. Each module is scored independently; all four must be passed to receive the certificate. Failing one module means retaking only that module.

Exam Fee

Fees are set locally by authorised ÖSD centres. Typically €80–€130 in Austria (2026); fees vary by country — contact your nearest ÖSD centre for exact current pricing. (ÖSD — Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch (Vienna, Austria))

ÖSD A1 Exam Content Outline

25%

Lesen (Reading)

Three reading tasks in ~30 minutes: short signs/notices (true/false or MCQ), short personal messages or emails (MCQ), and short informational texts (MCQ). Approximately 20 items.

25%

Hören (Listening)

Three listening tasks in ~20 minutes: short everyday dialogues or announcements (true/false or MCQ, played twice), short conversations (MCQ), and short informational audio (MCQ). Approximately 20 items.

25%

Schreiben (Writing)

Two writing tasks in ~20 minutes: completing a short form or questionnaire and writing a very short personal message (~30 words). Scored on content and basic language accuracy.

25%

Sprechen (Speaking)

Two speaking tasks in ~10 minutes: introducing yourself and answering simple questions from the examiner about everyday topics such as family, home, and hobbies.

How to Pass the ÖSD A1 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 60% in each of the four modules. Each module is scored independently; all four must be passed to receive the certificate. Failing one module means retaking only that module.
Exam length: 40 questions
Time limit: Approx. 80 minutes total: Lesen ~30 min, Hören ~20 min, Schreiben ~20 min, Sprechen ~10 min.
Exam fee: Fees are set locally by authorised ÖSD centres. Typically €80–€130 in Austria (2026); fees vary by country — contact your nearest ÖSD centre for exact current pricing.

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ÖSD A1 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Focus on A1 vocabulary themes that appear on ÖSD: greetings, numbers, days and months, family members, housing, food, daily routines, and public transport.

2For Lesen, practise reading short signs, notices, and simple personal messages — ÖSD A1 uses very short texts (1–4 sentences) with direct factual questions.

3For Hören, listen to slow, clearly spoken German dialogues. Deutsche Welle's 'Deutsch für Anfänger' and ÖSD's own sample audio are ideal. Recordings are usually played twice at A1 level.

4Learn Austrian-specific vocabulary for everyday contexts: 'Paradeiser' (tomato), 'Erdäpfel' (potato), 'Jänner' (January), 'Stiege' (staircase) — ÖSD exams include Austrian usage.

5Practise common A1 question words: Wer? Was? Wo? Wann? Wie? These drive almost all reading and listening questions at this level.

6Download the official ÖSD Modellsatz (sample paper) free from osd.at and complete it under timed conditions to experience the exact question format.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ÖSD Zertifikat A1 and who awards it?

The ÖSD Zertifikat A1 is a beginner (CEFR A1) German language certificate awarded by the Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch (ÖSD), Austria's official language diploma authority based in Vienna. It is internationally recognised and accepted for visa purposes in Austria.

What does the ÖSD A1 exam consist of?

The exam has four modules: Lesen (Reading, ~30 minutes), Hören (Listening, ~20 minutes), Schreiben (Writing, ~20 minutes), and Sprechen (Speaking, ~10 minutes). Each module is scored and must be passed independently with at least 60%.

What is the passing score for the ÖSD A1 exam?

You must achieve at least 60% in each of the four modules separately. A strong result in one module cannot compensate for a weak result in another — all four must meet the 60% threshold to receive the certificate.

Is ÖSD A1 the same as Goethe A1?

They are different certificates from different awarding bodies — ÖSD (Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch, Austria) and Goethe-Institut (Germany) — but both assess CEFR A1 German. ÖSD exams reflect Austrian-standard German vocabulary and contexts alongside standard German, which may differ slightly from Goethe-Institut materials.

How much does the ÖSD A1 exam cost in 2026?

Fees are set locally by authorised ÖSD examination centres and vary by country. In Austria, fees are typically €80–€130 (2026 estimates). Contact your nearest ÖSD centre for the exact current fee in your location.

Does this practice set cover the full ÖSD A1 exam?

This practice set contains 100 multiple-choice questions covering the Lesen (Reading) and Hören (Listening) modules — the MCQ-based receptive sections of the exam. The official ÖSD A1 exam also includes Schreiben (Writing) and Sprechen (Speaking), which require production tasks assessed by examiners.