Goethe A1 Prep

Prepare for the Goethe-Zertifikat A1 German language exam with a focused, offline study companion built for beginners and spouse visa applicants.

Goethe A1 Prep is an independent study app for adults working toward the Goethe-Zertifikat A1 Start Deutsch 1 certificate, required for the spouse visa and family reunion (Ehegattennachzug) to Germany. The exam is administered by the Goethe-Institut. This app covers all five knowledge areas tested on the official exam and gives you everything you need to practice, review, and track your progress - completely offline.

FIVE KNOWLEDGE AREAS

- Grammar: A1 verb conjugation, articles, prepositions, pronouns, and sentence structure.
- Vocabulary: Daily life, travel, work, health, and food.
- Reading Comprehension: Short passages with inference, detail, and main-idea questions.
- Listening Comprehension: Scenarios read aloud by the built-in German text-to-speech voice (de-DE), each playable up to two times.
- German Culture: History, geography, society, and traditions.

KEY FEATURES

- Study Mode: Chapter-by-chapter practice or random mixed practice.
- Exam Mode: Timed mock exams with realistic scoring and full explanations.
- Review Mode: Wrong-answer log with flash-card style review.
- Writing Templates: Model letters and short essays for the written section.
- Speaking Topics: Guided prompts for the oral interview.
- Favorites: Mark important questions for quick recall.
- Progress Tracking: Per-category progress bars and exam history.
- Statistics: Total answered, total questions, wrong count.

OFFLINE FIRST

No internet connection required. All content, audio, and reference materials are bundled in the app. Practice on the train, on a plane, or anywhere - no Wi-Fi, no cellular, no roaming. The listening exercises use the iOS system German voice, so you can practice even when offline. If no German voice is installed on your device, you can download it from iOS Settings - Accessibility - Spoken Content - Voices - German.

PRIVACY FIRST

Your data never leaves your device. No account, no login, no cloud, no analytics, no ads. Practice records are encrypted with Apple CryptoKit and stored locally in your device secure sandbox. Uninstalling the app permanently deletes all data.

ONE-TIME PURCHASE

Pay once, use forever. No subscription, no auto-renewal, no in-app purchases, no hidden fees. All features are unlocked with a single download.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

This app is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the Goethe-Institut or any official body. The Goethe-Zertifikat A1 exam is administered solely by the Goethe-Institut. For official information, visit goethe.de.

This is an independent study aid. Practice questions are based on publicly available A1 level German language learning materials and the publicly published Goethe-Zertifikat A1 exam syllabus. Actual exam questions, format, and requirements are determined solely by the Goethe-Institut and may change without notice.

The listening exercises use the iOS system German text-to-speech voice (de-DE) generated by Apple built-in speech synthesis, not a human recording. The pronunciation, intonation, and speed may differ from the official Goethe-Zertifikat A1 exam audio.

Use of this app does not guarantee that you will pass the Goethe-Zertifikat A1 exam or obtain a German spouse visa.