Get going. The Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Start Deutsch 2.

The Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Start Deutsch 2 calls for elementary language skills. The examination corresponds to level two (A2) on the six-level scale of competence laid down in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

After passing the examination you will be able to do the following, for example:

• understand the main content of everyday conversations as well as brief radio announcements or phone messages,
• obtain the most important information from short newspaper articles, everyday advertisements and public notice boards,
• fill in ordinary forms in shops or at banks or government offices,
• write messages about your immediate situation,
• introduce yourself and exchange personal details in a conversation,
• ask and answer questions in conversations about everyday topics,
• agree on something or make arrangements in everyday conversation.

Further information and exercises for the
Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Start Deutsch 2

Exam guidelines (PDF, 633 KB)
Terms and conditions for exam administration (PDF, 584 KB)
Supplement to the terms and conditions for exam participants with
   special needs (PDF, 594 KB)
Information for examination candidates with special needs (PDF, 61 KB)

Examination Fee: $ 75

Registration Form Start Deutsch 2 (PDF, 499 KB)