Structure of the examination
telc English A2 School consists of a written and an oral examination.
The test presents test takers with tasks that evaluate all four language skills. Reading, listening and language elements sections test receptive skills using tasks such as multiple choice or text matching.
Productive skills are evaluated in writing and speaking tasks. Here, test takers respond to some form of input, such as questions or images, in written or spoken form. The focus of the speaking exam is on test takers interacting with one another. Throughout all sections, the topics and vocabulary used are tailored to the needs and interests of schoolchildren.
| Subtest | Number of parts | Duration in minutes | Additional information | |
Written examination | Language Elements | 2 | 15 |
No break |
| Listening | 3 | approx. 20 | ||
| Reading | 3 | 30 | ||
| Writing | 1 | 15 | ||
| Oral examination | Speaking | 3 | approx. 10 | Pair examination 15-minute preparation time |
This exam can be taken in digital or paper-based format.
The mock examination includes a complete test with solutions, which can be used to prepare at home or in class. It also provides you with all the important information about the examination procedure and how the written and oral performances are assessed.
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telc English A2 School Mock Examination 1
The mock examination and corresponding audio files can be downloaded here free of charge.
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The CEFR level A2
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) defines six levels of competence: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2.
Learners at A2 can
communicate in a simple way in typical everyday situations
hold short conversations in a familiar context
use simple grammatical structures correctly
Why choose a telc language test?
telc language certificates are recognised worldwide by schools, universities, employers and government authorities as valid proof of language proficiency at all six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). As a full member of ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe), telc is committed to complying with international quality standards.
