Goethe-Zertifikat A2
German A2 exam papers: 48 Goethe A2 practice papers, PDF and online
All 48 Faust practice papers for Goethe A2, twelve per skill. Each has a PDF with an answer key or assessment notes, and one scored paper per part is free online, with no account.
Updated 21 October 2026, Faust Academy team
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All Goethe A2 practice papers
Reading (Lesen)
Set 01
Ferien für Katzen
Set 02
Frische Luft in der Keramikwerkstatt
Set 03
Eine Zeugin bleibt am Unfallort
Set 04
Mit Mut auf die Bühne
Set 05
Nach Feierabend auf den Sportplatz
Set 06
Gemeinsam zum Einkauf
Set 07
Wieder gern zusammen im Garten
Set 08
Flohmarkt für Frühaufsteher
Set 09
Beim Quiz zählt die ganze Gruppe
Set 10
Ein Spaziergang bringt Nachbarn zusammen
Set 11
Ein Wechsel beim Chor Abendklang
Set 12
Urlaubsmomente zwischen Bücherregalen
Listening (Hören)
Set 01
Nachricht zum Fahrradkurs
Set 02
Nachricht von David
Set 03
Änderung bei der Stadtführung
Set 04
Pläne für die Woche
Set 05
Im Autohaus
Set 06
Nachricht für Nora
Set 07
Information zum Stadtbad
Set 08
Nachricht von Paula
Set 09
Porträts im Stadtviertel
Set 10
Ein Besuch auf dem Obsthof
Set 11
Information der Stadtwerke
Set 12
Nachricht von Anne
Writing (Schreiben)
Set 01
Set 02
Schreiben Teil 1
Set 03
Schreiben Teil 1
Set 04
Set 05
Set 06
Set 07
Schreiben Teil 1
Set 08
Schreiben Teil 1
Set 09
Schreiben Teil 1
Set 10
Set 11
Set 12
Speaking (Sprechen)
Set 01
Teil 1: Fragen zur Person
Set 02
Teil 1: Fragen zur Person
Set 03
Teil 1: Fragen zur Person
Set 04
Teil 1: Fragen zur Person
Set 05
Teil 1: Fragen zur Person
Set 06
Teil 1: Fragen zur Person
Set 07
Teil 1: Fragen zur Person
Set 08
Teil 1: Fragen zur Person
Set 09
Teil 1: Fragen zur Person
Set 10
Teil 1: Fragen zur Person
Set 11
Teil 1: Fragen zur Person
Set 12
Teil 1: Fragen zur Person
German A2 question paper pattern
Goethe A2 has four parts. Reading, listening and writing are the written exam, which takes 90 minutes. Goethe recommends the order Lesen, Hören, Schreiben, with no break. Speaking is taken in pairs.
| Part | What you do | Time and points |
|---|---|---|
| Reading (Lesen) | 4 parts, 20 questions: parts 1 to 3 are multiple choice, part 4 is matching | 30 minutes, 25 of 100 points |
| Listening (Hören) | 4 parts, 20 questions. You hear parts 1 and 4 twice and parts 2 and 3 once | 30 minutes, 25 of 100 points |
| Writing (Schreiben) | A short message (SMS) of 20 to 30 words and an email of 30 to 40 words, 15 minutes each | 30 minutes, 25 of 100 points |
| Speaking (Sprechen) | 3 parts in pairs: ask your partner questions, tell something about your life, plan something together | 15 minutes, no preparation time, 25 of 100 points |
A2 Prüfung model test online
Each set above is one full exam part. Start it online and you get the same tasks and the same time limit as in the exam. Reading and listening are scored against the answer key when you hand in. Writing and speaking are marked on the exam criteria, and you see your result out of 25 for each part.
If you prefer paper, open the PDF of the same set, print it and set a timer. The answer key for reading and listening and the assessment notes for writing and speaking are on the paper page of each set.
Worked example: Lesen Teil 1, question 2
In Lesen Teil 1 you read one newspaper article and answer five questions with a, b or c. Set 01 has an article about a cat hotel in Lübeck. This is the paragraph that matters: "Vor dem Aufenthalt fragt Timo nach dem Futter und den Gewohnheiten des Tieres. Außerdem bittet er die Besitzer, die Lieblingsdecke ihrer Katze mitzubringen. Der vertraute Geruch hilft vielen Tieren in den neuen Zimmern."
The question: "2. Was sollen die Besitzer für ihre Katze mitbringen?" (What should the owners bring for their cat?) The options are "a) das Futter für den ganzen Aufenthalt", "b) ein besonderes Spielzeug" and "c) die Lieblingsdecke des Tieres".
The right answer: c
The word Futter is in the text, so many learners pick a. But read who does what. Timo "fragt nach dem Futter" (he asks about the food), which means he collects information. Only the blanket is something he asks the owners to bring: "bittet er die Besitzer, die Lieblingsdecke ihrer Katze mitzubringen". The answer key of set 01 gives c. Option b, the toy, is not in the text at all.
The trap in this example: a word from the text appears in a wrong option, but the verb around it says something else. Here the text says "fragt nach", not "bringen mit". Check the verb, not only the noun.
How to work through Lesen Teil 1
- Read the five questions before you read the article, so you know what to look for.
- Find the paragraph for each question. The questions follow the order of the text.
- Match the verb as well as the noun. "Fragt nach dem Futter" and "bringt das Futter mit" are different facts.
- Pick the option that says the same thing in other words. A word that appears in both the text and the option is not enough.
How to use the papers before your exam
- Start with one reading and one listening set online. Your score per part shows which part needs the most work.
- Keep the exam order for a full mock: Lesen (30 minutes), Hören (30 minutes), then Schreiben (30 minutes), with no break between them.
- Write the SMS and the email by hand and count your words. The SMS asks for 20 to 30 words and the email for 30 to 40 words, 15 minutes each.
- Practise speaking out loud with a partner. Ask questions, tell something about your life, then plan something together. There is no preparation time in the exam, so do the same.
- Work through a new set every few days and compare your score with the pass rule: 60 of 100 points in total.
How the A2 points add up
Each of the four parts counts 25 of 100 points. The pass rule is 60 of 100 points in total, with at least 45 of the 75 written points and at least 15 of the 25 speaking points. A strong reading score cannot cover a weak speaking score, so practise all four parts.
Your score per part on the papers above helps you see where you stand. Add the four results out of 25 and check both limits: the written part and the speaking part.
Who needs the Goethe A2 certificate
The Goethe A2 certificate shows that you can use everyday German in familiar situations: simple messages, short talks about your life and your plans, and common signs and ads.
You take the exam at a Goethe-Institut test centre. Book a date at a centre in your city, then use the papers above to prepare.
Frequently asked questions
- Do these German A2 exam papers have answers?
- Yes. Every reading and listening set has an answer key, and every writing and speaking set has assessment notes with a model text or model answers. You find both on the paper page of each set, next to the PDF.
- How many points do I need to pass Goethe A2?
- The exam has 100 points, 25 for each part. You pass with 60 of 100 points in total, with at least 45 of the 75 written points and at least 15 of the 25 speaking points.
- How long is the Goethe A2 exam?
- The written exam takes 90 minutes: 30 minutes reading, 30 minutes listening and 30 minutes writing. Speaking takes 15 minutes in pairs, with no preparation time.
- Can I take a German A2 test online?
- Yes. One scored online paper per part is free, with no account, and every PDF is free. Pick any set above and press Start online.
- Can I take only one part of Goethe A2?
- No. At A2 you take the whole exam, written and speaking, and the pass rule counts both.
- Are these the official Goethe-Institut papers?
- No. Faust Academy is an independent practice platform. The papers follow the format, the timing and the scoring of the Goethe A2 exam.
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