🎯   Designed for DELE A1 · November 2026

Your path to Spanish starts here.

Ruta A1 is the iOS app built to help you pass the official DELE A1 exam — with 7 themed practice exams, 30 structured lessons, 210 vocabulary entries, and real-format exercises.

7
Themed Exams
350+
Practice Items
30
Guided Lessons
210
Vocabulary Words
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Las personas
13 tareas · 4 pruebas
Lectura Escucha Escritura Oral
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La alimentación
13 tareas · 4 pruebas
Lectura Escucha Escritura Oral
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La vivienda
13 tareas · 4 pruebas
4 more exams ↓

Train on every DELE A1 topic

Each exam covers one of the core DELE A1 themes with all 4 sections — Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking — in authentic exam format.

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Las personas

Relationships, appearance & character

📖 Lectura 🎧 Escucha ✍️ Escritura 🎤 Oral
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La alimentación

Food, restaurants & ordering

📖 Lectura 🎧 Escucha ✍️ Escritura 🎤 Oral
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03

La vivienda y los muebles

Home, furniture & daily life

📖 Lectura 🎧 Escucha ✍️ Escritura 🎤 Oral
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04

La educación y el trabajo

School, professions & workplace

📖 Lectura 🎧 Escucha ✍️ Escritura 🎤 Oral
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05

La ciudad y los transportes

Cities, directions & transport

📖 Lectura 🎧 Escucha ✍️ Escritura 🎤 Oral
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06

Los viajes, el clima y la ropa

Travel, weather & clothing

📖 Lectura 🎧 Escucha ✍️ Escritura 🎤 Oral
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07

El tiempo libre y los deportes

Hobbies, sports & leisure

📖 Lectura 🎧 Escucha ✍️ Escritura 🎤 Oral
⚠️  Independent practice tool. Ruta A1 is not affiliated with Instituto Cervantes or the official DELE examination. All practice content is 100% original. Results are indicative only, not official DELE scores.

Exactly how the DELE A1 works

Every practice exam in Ruta A1 mirrors the official DELE A1 structure — same sections, same timings, same task types.

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Comprensión de lectura

45 minutes · 4 tasks · 25 items
  • Task 1 — Short text comprehension (MCQ a/b/c)
  • Task 2 — Match short messages to descriptions
  • Task 3 — Match ads to customer needs
  • Task 4 — Informational text with True/False or MCQ
Group 1 — min 30/50 to pass
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Comprensión auditiva

25 minutes · 4 tasks · 25 items
  • Task 1 — Short conversations → choose photo
  • Task 2 — Short messages → match to image
  • Task 3 — Long monologue → match people to descriptions
  • Task 4 — Monologue → fill blanks from word bank
Group 2 — min 30/50 to pass
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Expresión escrita

25 minutes · 2 tasks
  • Task 1 — Complete a form (15–25 words)
  • Task 2 — Write a short note, email, or postcard (30–40 words)
Group 1 — min 30/50 to pass
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Expresión oral

10 min prep + 10 min exam · 3 tasks
  • Task 1 — Personal monologue with guided prompts
  • Task 2 — Choose 3 of 5 topics from a mind map
  • Task 3 — Answer + ask examiner questions
Group 2 — min 30/50 to pass
💡  Scoring rule: You need at least 30 out of 50 points in each group to pass. A high score in one group cannot compensate a low score in the other.

Ready to pass your DELE A1?

Join learners preparing for the November 2026 session. Free to download — start practicing today.

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Everything you need, nothing you don't

Built for focused, effective practice — not gamified distractions.

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7 Full Practice Exams

One exam per DELE A1 theme. Each has Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking — just like the real test.

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Real Exam Timing

Each section runs on its own countdown — 45 min for Reading, 25 for Listening and Writing, 10 for Speaking — so you know exactly how it feels.

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30 Guided Lessons

Structured A1 lessons covering grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, with audio playback and interactive exercises.

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Speaking Practice

Record your oral responses directly in the app. Review your recordings and follow rubric criteria for each task.

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Smart Flashcard Review

Spaced-repetition system (SRS) keeps vocab fresh. 210 A1 words, organized by theme and difficulty.

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Sun Points — Not Streaks

Earn Puntos del Sol and Confidence Passport stamps for consistent practice. No hearts, no lives — just progress.

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20 Achievements

From your first lesson to full exam completion — milestones that track your journey, not just your daily habits.

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Grammar Handbook

120 grammar and cultural reference entries. Searchable, offline, and written for English-speaking learners.

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Private by Design

All data stays on your device. No accounts, no trackers, no ads. SwiftData persistence — offline first.

A structured path to A1

Lessons unlock progressively, building from greetings to exam-ready Spanish.

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Saludos y presentaciones
Greetings · Introductions
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Los números y el alfabeto
Numbers · Alphabet
3
La familia
Family · Relationships
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Verbos ser y estar
To be · States & identity
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La comida y las bebidas
Food & drinks
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La ciudad y los lugares
City · Directions
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La ropa y los colores
Clothing · Colours
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El tiempo y las estaciones
Weather · Seasons
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El trabajo y las profesiones
Jobs · Professions
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El tiempo libre
Hobbies · Free time
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20 more lessons
Unlocked as you progress

Start your journey today

Ruta A1 is free to download. Your first 5 lessons and one full practice exam are available immediately.

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iOS 17+ · iPhone & iPad · Free · No account required