Exercises for Telc A2 exam

Essential Information about the Telc A2 Exam

The Telc A2 exam is an internationally recognized language test for German learners at the elementary level. It assesses whether individuals are able to manage simple, clear communication in everyday situations. This exam is especially suitable for learners who want to demonstrate their basic skills – whether for personal, professional, or educational reasons. The tasks are practical and based on real-life communication scenarios.

Who organizes this exam?

The exam is developed and administered by Telc gGmbH, a non-profit organization. Telc stands for "The European Language Certificates" and offers language tests in over ten languages. Worldwide, certified test centers cooperate with Telc to ensure standardized exam administration.

Who should take the Telc A2 exam?

This exam is intended for the following target groups:

• Learners who have completed an integration course
• Young professionals or interns in German-speaking countries
• Students who want to document their language skills
• Adults aiming to communicate independently in everyday German

What is the purpose of this exam?

The Telc A2 exam serves as an official proof of basic language skills. It may be required in various contexts – for example, when applying for training programs, at government offices, or as a milestone in a multi-stage learning process. It also offers a useful benchmark for self-assessment.

Structure and duration of the exam

The Telc A2 exam consists of a written and an oral part:

• Written exam (approx. 70 minutes): Reading, Listening, and Writing
• Oral exam (approx. 15 minutes, usually in pairs)

The written tasks focus on understanding short texts, simple dialogues, and writing basic messages. The oral part tests the ability to talk about familiar topics in simple terms.

Differences from the Telc A1 exam

Compared to the A1 level, A2 requires a higher degree of independence. Participants are expected not only to understand individual words but to grasp coherent information. Conversations are more structured, and written expression is assessed with greater detail.

How is it evaluated and what counts as passing?

Each section of the exam is graded separately. To pass the exam overall, you must score at least 60% of the maximum points. The evaluation is done using objective, standardized criteria and provides a detailed breakdown of strengths and weaknesses.

Expert opinion and practical advice

Our expert Olena has guided German learners for many years on their path to language certification. As the founder of this platform, she has developed a comprehensive practice concept based on real exam situations. She works closely with German teachers and examiners from around the world to provide optimal preparation.

"At A2 level, it’s crucial to understand the exam language and recognize common task formats," explains Olena. "We combine targeted online exercises with clear solutions and real examples that help learners understand how the exam works."

Language coach Anja Wolf adds: "Learners benefit from regularly practicing short writing tasks, listening exercises, and role-play dialogues. This builds confidence for the actual exam."

Many participants have shared their positive experiences. "I knew exactly how the exam would go – that gave me confidence," writes Timur from Düsseldorf. Lara from Vienna says: "The commented solutions helped me understand my mistakes."

Recommended preparation steps

• Regular training with authentic tasks from past exams
• Short daily practice in listening, writing, and speaking
• Focused repetition of common phrases and sentence structures
• Online exercises with easy-to-understand explanations and model answers

Our platform supports your preparation with practical tasks, step-by-step explanations, online tests, and many more materials to help you prepare for the A2 German exam – all aimed at increasing your chances of success.