Hören (Listening)
Everyday situations and familiar topics
3 parts0 questions
TELC German A2 Practice
Choose Your Practice Section
Select the exam section for TELC A2 practice
Lesen (Reading)
Personal letters, advertisements, and simple articles
3 parts0 questions
Schreiben (Writing)
Personal letters and simple descriptions
2 parts0 questions
Sprechen (Speaking)
Familiar topics and personal experiences
3 parts0 questions
TELC A2 Exam Structure
Receptive Skills
Listening:
3 partsReading:
3 partsProductive Skills
Writing:
2 partsSpeaking:
3 partsOfficial exam context
What the TELC A2 Exam Checks
Start Deutsch 2 / telc Deutsch A2 demonstrates German reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills at CEFR A2.
Exam format and timing
The exam consists of a written part and an oral part. It cannot be taken as a partial examination.
Listening
Approx. 20 minutes
Three parts in the written examination.
Reading and writing
50 minutes
Reading has three parts and writing has two parts in the written examination.
Speaking
Approx. 15 minutes
Three parts, usually with two test takers and no preparation time.
Best for
Routine everyday German
Useful for familiar topics, common expressions, short texts, and simple spoken interaction.
Bridge to B1
A2 is a strong checkpoint before B1 if your goal is residence, citizenship, work, or more independent German.
How to use your practice time
- Familiar topics, routine exchanges, and simple direct information exchange.
- Reading and listening with multiple-choice and matching-style tasks.
- Roleplay for partner interaction with the examiner and another test taker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the exam!
It tests reading, listening, writing, and speaking through everyday topics, receptive tasks, written prompts, and oral interaction.
Usually citizenship-related language proof points to B1, not A2. Treat A2 as preparation toward B1 unless your authority says otherwise.
Practise asking and answering personal questions, describing everyday situations, and interacting naturally with another test taker.
Last reviewed: May 2026. This page is independent exam preparation. For official registration, fees, dates, and accepted certificate rules, check the exam provider and the institution or authority requesting your certificate.