Level 2 of 6
German A2: Elementary
Everyday German: shopping, travel, family and work, plus the past tense and modal verbs.
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How to use this level
Do these four, in order
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Learn the A2 words
786 words, the commonest ones first. Each one shows what it means, how it changes, and a real sentence using it.
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Read an A2 text
30 short texts, easiest first. In the first one you already know almost every word, and the English is one tap away.
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Check the form
680 conjugation and declension tables for the A2 words, and 559 mistakes real learners made at this level.
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Test what you remember
561 questions, every answer explained.
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Once these four are behind you: German B1: Intermediate → The independent-user threshold: opinions, plans, experiences, and connected written German.
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Common questions
What is German A2?
A2 is the elementary level of the CEFR, formally "Waystage". Communicate in simple, routine tasks on familiar and everyday matters.
How many words do you need for A2 German?
A2 itself adds 786 words to what you already have; cumulatively from A1 that is about 1,392. Syllabuses vary by a few hundred either way, but the order matters more than the total: the commonest words carry most of the meaning.
How long does A2 German take?
The Goethe-Institut's own rule of thumb is roughly 200–350 hours of guided study to reach A2 from zero, assuming you also work outside class. Someone who already speaks another Germanic language will be at the low end.
Which exam matches A2?
Goethe-Zertifikat A2 and telc Deutsch A2 both map directly onto this level.