Goethe-Zertifikat A2 · Exam practice: mock tests online, feedback on writing and speaking Goethe A2: German certificate
We are building a course for the Goethe-Zertifikat A2. It will check your texts and spoken answers and explain what to fix in your language. Join the waitlist to hear the day it opens.
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A writing task in the Goethe A2 format
Our own task in the format of Schreiben, Teil 2: a sample answer with typical errors, then an example of our feedback.
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Sie besuchen einen Deutschkurs an der Volkshochschule. Am Dienstag können Sie nicht kommen. Schreiben Sie Ihrer Kursleiterin, Frau Hoffmann.
- Sagen Sie, warum Sie nicht kommen können.
- Fragen Sie nach den Hausaufgaben.
- Sagen Sie, wie Sie den Stoff nachholen.
Schreiben Sie eine E-Mail (30 bis 40 Wörter).
Schreiben Sie zu allen drei Punkten.
Denken Sie an Anrede und Gruß.
Sample answer with typical errors, underlined
Liebe Frau Hoffmann,
am Dienstag Error: ich kann nicht zum Kurs kommen, Error: weil ich habe einen Termin beim Arzt.
Welche Hausaufgaben haben wir? Ich lerne dann am Wochenende Error: mit meine Freundin die neuen Wörter.
Viele Grüße
Amir Haddad
How it is marked
The sample feedback follows what the task asks for: the three points, the form of a semi-formal e-mail and language that is easy to follow. In the exam, two people mark every text.
- Die drei PunkteWhether every point of the task is in the text.
- Form und TonGreeting, sign-off and a polite tone for a course teacher.
- SpracheWord order, forms and words: is it clear what is meant?
Feedback on the sample answer Example
Works: The reason, the question about homework and the plan to catch up are all there.
Costs points: The plan is short; one sentence on when you will send the homework would round it off.
Works: «Liebe Frau Hoffmann» and «Viele Grüße» suit a semi-formal e-mail.
Costs points: A short apology such as «Es tut mir leid» is missing; it belongs at the start.
Works: The meaning is always clear, and the words about the course are right.
Costs points: The verb position after «am Dienstag» and after «weil», and the dative after «mit».
Corrected sentences
Error: am Dienstag ich kann nicht zum Kurs kommenCorrected: am Dienstag kann ich nicht zum Kurs kommenWhen «am Dienstag» comes first, the verb takes second place and the subject follows it.
Error: weil ich habe einen Termin beim ArztCorrected: weil ich einen Termin beim Arzt habeAfter «weil» the verb goes to the end.
Error: mit meine FreundinCorrected: mit meiner Freundin«mit» takes the dative: meiner Freundin.
An example of the feedback the course will give, written by us. It is not an official result and does not predict one.
The four parts of the Goethe-Zertifikat A2
The course will be organised by these parts of the exam.
- Lesen, 30 minutes: 4 Teile with 20 items, from a newspaper text and an information board to an e-mail and adverts
- Hören, about 30 minutes: 4 Teile with 20 items, from announcements and answering-machine messages to a radio interview; two Teile are played twice, two only once
- Schreiben, 30 minutes: a text message to a friend of 20 to 30 words and a semi-formal e-mail of 30 to 40 words, each on 3 points
- Sprechen, 15 minutes in pairs, no preparation time: ask and answer questions from keyword cards, talk about your own life, plan something together
What the course will have
Feedback on your writing and speaking, mock exams in the exact format and a plan to your exam date, explained in English, German or Russian.
| In the course |
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| Feedback on writing and speaking, without a limitWrite the text message and the e-mail, record your answers to the speaking Teile, and get feedback as often as you like, explained in your language. |
| Mock exams in the exact formatAll four parts with the exam time and the three lines you must reach to pass, so you see where you stand before the real day. |
| A plan to your exam dateEnter your date, and the course spreads the practice over the weeks you have. |
The Goethe A2 course is on its way
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€109 · 6 months of access
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One exam, 60 points to pass
Lesen, Hören, Schreiben and Sprechen are worth 25 points each. You need at least 60 in total, 45 in the written part and 15 in Sprechen.
- Pass mark
- 60 of 100 points, with at least 45 of 75 in the written part and 15 of 25 in Sprechen
- Time
- 90 minutes written without a break, plus Sprechen: 15 minutes in pairs, no preparation time
- Fee
- Set by each centre. According to the Goethe-Institut's price overview for Germany (as of 2026, please check with your exam centre): €175
Frequently asked questions
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When will the course open?
We are not naming a date yet. On the day the course opens, everyone on the waitlist gets one email.
What will the course include?
Feedback on your writing and speaking, mock exams in the exact format and a plan to your exam date, explained in English, German or Russian.
How much will the course cost?
€109 for 6 months of access. You can reserve this price now in the form on this page: reserving costs nothing, asks for no payment details and commits you to nothing. When the course opens, you decide whether to buy.
What do you store when I join the waitlist?
Your email, the course, the language and the page you signed up on, and the country your IP address belongs to (never the address itself). If you reserve the price, also the reserved price, the months of access and the time of the reservation. We use this to write to you when the course opens. To unsubscribe and have your entry removed with all of it, write to support@vwupass.com.
Where can I find a Goethe A2 Modelltest?
The Goethe-Institut publishes a free Modellsatz for adults with audio as a PDF on goethe.de, along with an A2 word list. The Modellsatz shows all four parts in the format of the exam.
How is the Goethe-Zertifikat A2 structured?
The written part takes 90 minutes without breaks: Lesen (30 minutes, 4 Teile), Hören (about 30 minutes, 4 Teile) and Schreiben (30 minutes, 2 tasks). Sprechen takes 15 minutes in pairs or 10 minutes alone, with no preparation time, and can be up to 14 days after the written part.
How many points do I need to pass the Goethe A2?
Each of the four parts is worth 25 points. You pass with at least 60 of 100 points if you also have at least 45 of 75 in the written part and 15 of 25 in Sprechen; otherwise the whole exam is failed. The grades are 90 to 100 sehr gut, 80 to 89 gut, 70 to 79 befriedigend and 60 to 69 ausreichend.
Does the certificate count for the integration agreement?
No, not in Austria: since the amendment of the Integration Act (Bundesgesetzblatt I 41/2019), Modul 1 of the Integrationsvereinbarung is met by the ÖIF Integrationsprüfung A2, and certificates from Goethe, ÖSD or telc are no longer on the list (Integrationsgesetz § 9). For the points of the Red-White-Red Card a Goethe-Zertifikat A2 does count: A2 gives 10 points if the proof is no more than 5 years old.
How much does the Goethe A2 exam cost?
Each exam centre sets its own fee, and it depends on the country and the centre. According to the Goethe-Institut's price overview for Germany (as of 2026, please check with your exam centre), the exam costs €175, with 20 % off for its own course participants.