Practise telc Deutsch A2.
85 minutes, four modules, pass mark 60 per cent. The first practice exam is free.
Structure and length
Often needed to extend a residence permit, and a stepping stone on the way to B1.
telc exams are passed or failed as a whole. The reading part also carries the Sprachbausteine, a pure grammar and vocabulary section the other boards do not have.
- Lesen (Reading)30 minAnswer key, instant
- Hören (Listening)20 minIn preparation here
- Schreiben (Writing)20 minMarked against the board's criteria, with a margin
- Sprechen (Speaking)15 minIn preparation here
- Total85 minPass mark 60 %
Structure by part
How the modules of telc Deutsch A2 are divided, following the board's published format. Knowing the parts means losing no exam time to the instructions.
| Part | What to do | Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Teil 1Information | An information text, five tasks with three options each. (Multiple choice) | 5 tasks |
| Teil 2Text | A longer text, five statements: true or false. (True or false) | 5 tasks |
| Teil 3Adverts | Match five situations to eight adverts; one situation has none. (Matching) | 5 tasks |
| Part | What to do | Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Teil 1Phone messages | Five recorded messages, complete a phone note for each. (Completing notes) | 5 tasksplayed twice |
| Teil 2Radio information | Five short radio items, one three-option question each. (Multiple choice) | 5 tasksplayed once |
| Teil 3Conversation | A conversation, match five statements to the right entries. (Matching) | 5 tasksplayed twice |
| Part | What to do | Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Teil 1Form | Enter five missing details in a form for another person. (Filling in a form) | 5 tasks |
| Teil 2Letter | Reply to an invitation: three of four points with one or two sentences each. (Free writing) | 1 task |
| Part | What to do | Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Teil 1Introducing yourself | Introduce yourself. (Oral) | – |
| Teil 2Everyday conversation | Hold an everyday conversation on a topic. (Oral) | – |
| Teil 3Negotiating | Negotiate and agree on something as a pair. (Oral) | – |
Figures follow the board's published format. Your test centre's exam regulations are always what counts.
What happens if you do not pass
The exam is marked as a whole. Whoever fails repeats every part. Your test centre sets the fee, and it differs from place to place.
What level A2 demands
The written part takes 70 minutes in total; the longest single module is Lesen (Reading) at 30 minutes. In telc the reading part also carries the Sprachbausteine, a pure grammar and vocabulary section with nothing to interpret.
- Lesen (Reading)
- Understand short everyday texts: adverts, menus, timetables and simple personal letters.
- Hören (Listening)
- Catch the essentials of short, clear announcements and conversations on familiar topics.
- Schreiben (Writing)
- Write short notes and a simple personal message, such as an invitation or an apology.
- Sprechen (Speaking)
- Hold simple conversations about family, work and daily life and cope in familiar situations.
Where A2 is usually lost
At A2 many lose points in listening because they try to write while hearing the text the first time. The tasks are built so that listening first and marking afterwards works better.
As a guideline, about 200 to 350 lessons from zero are quoted for A2. The range is wide because prior knowledge of a related language changes the effort a lot. It serves rough planning, not as a promise.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does telc Deutsch A2 take?
- About 85 minutes in total: Lesen (Reading) 30 minutes, Hören (Listening) 20 minutes, Schreiben (Writing) 20 minutes, Sprechen (Speaking) 15 minutes. The oral part often takes place on a different date.
- How many points do you need for telc Deutsch A2?
- Normally 60 per cent. The exam is marked as a whole. Whoever fails repeats every part.
- How long does preparing for A2 take?
- As a guideline, about 200 to 350 lessons from zero are quoted for A2 in total. Anyone who speaks a related language needs far fewer; the range is deliberately wide.