What is language level A2? - A2 language courses

What is language level A2?

• A pupil understands simple sentences and frequently used words about everyday things and can talk about familiar topics in everyday situations.
• He or she can describe things in his or her immediate environment in simple terms
• Pupils use mainly high frequency words and simple sentences, often standard sentences
• The texts are short
• An A2 level language user knows up to 2000 words.

Prerequisites for language level A2

• Previous language knowledge of level A1
• Motivation
• Willingness to learn something new
• Exercise discipline independently

Learning objectives of language level A2

Listen

• Understanding individual sentences with frequently used words
• Understand simple information about people, family, work, local area and shopping.
• Understanding the essence of simple, short and clear announcements

Writing

• Short simple notes or messages
• Ability to write a short personal letter

Speak

• Participate in conversations
• Communication in simple, routine situations
• Uncomplicated, direct exchange on familiar topics and activities
• Conducting a short contact conversation
• Speaking coherently
• Describing one's own family, education, professional activity and other people by simple means.

Read

• Short, simple texts
• Understand advertisements, menus, timetables and essential information in letters.

What does an A2 language course include?

• Achievement of the learning objectives of language level A2
• Expand vocabulary and vocabulary words (up to 2000 words)
• Expand grammar skills
• Apply what you have learned in the form of many different exercises
• Active language and conversation training
• Writing training
• Consolidate the language skills already learned
• Working through and training difficulties

What should language learners be able to do after an A2 language course?

• Mastering the learning objectives of language level A2
• Communicating in simple situations
• Forming, speaking, writing and understanding simple, short sentences about oneself, family and profession.
• Vocabulary up to max. 2000 words
• Ability to continue with language level B1

How long does it take to reach the A2 language level?

• Personal and individual learning speed varies from learner to learner
• Depending on the duration, frequency and intensity of the language course
• Depending on the student's willingness to learn and practise independently
• Duration is on average 120 to 180 lessons

What happens after an A2 language course?

After successfully completing level A2, language learners have various options for continuing:

• Advanced language course at level B1
• Continuing language course to consolidate A2 language skills or to repeat difficult topics
• Registration to a recognized language exam to have your A2 language skills officially certified
• Apply the acquired A2 language skills in everyday life

It is highly recommended to continue with a B1 language course in order to expand your language skills and consolidate what you have learned so far.