Please note that level A2 is the level which second-level students are supposed to have reached at the end of 3rd Year.
The A2 Level (Way stage or elementary) user
- Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
- Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
- Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
Description of DELF A2 examination
Listening
- Comprehension questions based on several short recordings about everyday life (played twice)
- Maximum duration of recordings: 5 mins
Reading
- Comprehension questions based on several written documents about everyday life
Writing
Two short pieces to write (letter to a friend or message):
- Describe an event or personal experiences
- Invite, thank, apologise, ask for something, give information, congratulate...
Speaking
Oral examination in three parts:
- Guided conversation (Approximately 1 minute 30)
- Monologue (Approximately 2 minutes)
- Role play (Approximately 3 to 4 minutes)
Time & Grading
| TEST | Duration | Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | Approximately 25 minutes |
/ 25 |
| Reading | 30 minutes | / 25 |
| Writing | 45 minutes | / 25 |
| Speaking | 10 min preparation time + 6 to 8 minutes test | / 25 |
| Total length of group tests: 1 hour 40 minutes | Total grade out of 100 |
*Overall pass grade for the DELF A2: 50 / 100
*Minimum score required per section: 5 / 25
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