Course Tag: A2 German course

A A2 German course is the second level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and builds on the foundations of A1. A2 is suitable for learners who already have a basic knowledge of German and would like to develop their skills in order to communicate better in everyday situations.

Aims of an A2 German course

1. Listening and understanding:
   • Can understand simple conversations in familiar contexts (e.g. shopping, traveling, visiting the doctor).
   • Can pick out important information from short messages, announcements or simple conversations.
2. Speak:
   • Can form simple, coherent sentences to talk about everyday topics (e.g. family, hobbies, work).
   • Can express opinions, wishes and needs in a simple way.
   • Can take part in short conversations when the other person speaks slowly.
3. Read:
   • Can understand short, simple texts (e.g. letters, e-mails, advertisements, descriptions).
   • Can extract important information from texts such as timetables or menus.
4. Writing:
   • Can write simple texts such as personal letters, e-mails or short stories about their own experiences.

Contents of an A2 German course

An A2 German course teaches:

• Expanding vocabulary: topics such as leisure, travel, health, shopping.
• Basic grammar:
  • Separable verbs (e.g. "get up", "go shopping")
  • Perfect (past)
  • Modal verbs (can, must, may)
  • Alternating prepositions (e.g. "auf", "unter" with dative and accusative)
• Practical language training: mastering everyday situations, e.g. making an appointment or asking for directions.

Who is the course for?

An A2 German course is aimed at:

• People who want to improve their basic knowledge.
• Learners who want to communicate better in German in everyday life or at work.
• People who wish to take an A2 exam for official purposes (e.g. visas, integration courses).

Examinations

After completing an A2 course, you can take a standardized exam, e.g:

• Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Offered by the Goethe-Institut.
• telc German A2: Widely used and recognized.
• ÖSD A2: Particularly common in Austria.

Duration of an A2 German course

The duration varies depending on the intensity of the course:

• Intensive course: 4-8 weeks (several hours a day).
• Standard course: 2-3 months (2-3 times per week).
• Online courses: self-determined pace.

An A2 German course offers the next important step in improving your German language skills and prepares you to communicate more confidently in everyday situations!