What does A2 German mean?

There are 6 levels of German proficiency: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2.

A2 German is beginner German. It means that you can…1

  • Use simple sentences to describe your family, your living conditions, your education and your job.
  • Handle very short social exchanges, even if you don’t understand enough to keep the conversation going.
  • Find specific, predictable information in advertisements, flyers, menus and timetables
  • Write a very simple personal letter, for example to thank someone for something.
Sources and footnotes
  1. europa.eu, Wikipedia, Uni Bremen