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A2

German A2: Elementary level

At A2 your German moves from single phrases to simple connected sentences. You meet everyday situations: shopping, directions, family, work and plans. These lessons keep the language clear while introducing more variety.

What you can do at A2

  • Talk about family, work and daily routines in simple terms.
  • Handle shopping, travel and eating out.
  • Understand short texts on familiar subjects.

About 1,000 words and roughly 180–200 hours of study to reach this level.

German lessons for A2

German A2 by topic

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Questions about German at A2

What does A2 mean in German?
A2 is the Elementary level of the CEFR scale, the European standard for describing language ability. Everyday situations.
How many German words do I need for A2?
Around 1,000 words is a good target for A2. The number depends on the language and on which words you choose. Learn the most frequent ones first.
How long does it take to reach German A2?
Roughly 180–200 hours of study in total, for an English speaker learning a language of average difficulty. Daily short sessions with content at your level work better than rare long ones.