A1 Certificate By Self-study

I haven't done it with German, but with Portuguese. If you are very disciplined and stick to a regular study schedule, I think you can make it. Try language programs like duolingo or busuu.

Hi,

Sorry I am not exactly answering your question, rather asking how you got on with your exam, did you pass it? I am desperately trying to get into a beginners course in stuttgart but none available until February, I have very poor basics but wonder if you could share with me how you structured your study and if you can recommend any study material. I would be ever so grateful for your help/direction.

Maria

Hi Guys, A1 is not very difficult. You just have to give it some time. But Maria in your case, are you sure A1 is sufficient for you?
I have just recently cleared my B1. Even though I never did my A1 from a School, I lived in Germany for about 3 years before I went to school. I took part in a Placement Test to decide from I where I have to start and it turned out that I could start from A2 upward, that means in my first test I cleared A2.

How long have you been here Maria?
even though I didn't studied A1 in a school but maybe I can help

Hi waryah,

Thanks that is very nice of you, how do you think I should go on?
Honestly I have taken A1.1 course at Goethe institute in London, at a quite slow pace as it was just once a week, so it lasted from Feb to Jun! I arrived 3 weeks ago, thought of enrolling at a language course and been told to try for an integration course. I have got to say that I am shocked at how not organised they are, but maybe this is just my experience so an exception and not the rule, don't know ... I got there to have a placement test to check the level and the lady tried to have a conversation with me, in terms of verbal communication I am really really limited but I feel that a know enough to clear A1.1 which was the level she said I should go onto. Anyway there aren't any places available until about beginning of Feb and by then I want to be able to hold a basic conversation so want to take on self study as I can't afford to wait. No language no job, no job no money ..... all a cycle! Any ideas/advice would be extremely welcome.