ÖIF A1 Listening Exercises

ÖIF A1 Listening – Important Information about the Exam

The A1 listening comprehension exam by the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) is an essential part of the integration test and serves as an official language certificate for residence in Austria. It checks whether you can understand simple spoken language from everyday situations – for example, at a doctor’s appointment, while shopping, or on the phone. Our online platform offers targeted exercises with solutions, transcripts, and explanations to help you prepare effectively for the A1 listening exam.

How is the ÖIF listening exam structured?

The listening section lasts around 20–25 minutes and consists of several task blocks. All recordings are played only once, which makes good concentration especially important. In total, there are around 15 to 20 tasks, divided into three parts:

• Short dialogues with multiple-choice questions (a, b, or c)
• Announcements or short monologues – true/false tasks
• Longer audio texts with multiple statements or questions

Common topics in the A1 listening section

• Doctor appointments, opening hours, and schedules
• Invitations, everyday family life, and leisure
• Directions and everyday orientation
• Phone calls, shopping, and restaurant visits

What is tested?

• Understanding of simple sentences spoken slowly
• Recognition of key information such as time, place, or purpose
• Logical matching of statements to what was heard

Why study with our exercises?

• All tasks include solutions and clear explanations
• Transcripts of all audio files for better understanding
• Realistic formats just like in the official ÖIF exam
• 100% online, free, and accessible anytime – also on mobile devices

Start your targeted preparation for the ÖIF A1 listening exam now. With our interactive online exercises, you can study effectively, confidently, and practically – for a successful result in your German exam.