German A2
Information
Start Deutsch 2 / telc Deutsch A2 is a general language exam that you can normally take after an average of 250 – 300 teaching units (45 minutes). The exam can be taken by anyone.
For work-related purposes we recommend telc Deutsch A2+ Beruf.
What can you do at level A2?
At level A2 you can communicate in a simple way in typical everyday situations. In a familiar context you can hold short conversations. You can use simple grammatical structures correctly.
What is the structure of the examination?
The exam consists of a written and an oral part. The written exam lasts 70 minutes. The oral exam usually takes place straight after the written exam, without any preparation time.
A2-Examination
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Written Examination |
Listening
Reading and writing |
20 minutes
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Oral Examination |
usually together with up to three other candidates |
11 minutes |
* The exam Start Deutsch 2 was developed in co-operation between the Goethe Institut and telc GmbH.
Practice material
What is expected from you in the examination?
You can find out the details of the exam by looking at the mock examination telc Deutsch A2. This is a complete test (with answer key), which you can try out at home or in your lessons. In addition, you can read about the exam procedure and how the written test and oral performance are rated.
You can download the mock examination and the relevant MP3 files here free of charge.
Download mock examination (PDF, 945 KB)
Download listening texts (MP3, 8,37 MB)
German Phrase Box
With the telc flash cards you always have the right words to hand. Whether for everyday and classroom use or preparation for the Oral Examination, the Phrase Box contains 64 flash cards with key phrases featured at level A2-B1. The Phrase Box is based on the concept of a five-level flash card system; allowing you to learn vocabulary, sentence structure and common phrases in an effective and methodical way. The instructions provide practical tips for students and teachers alike.