German A2 online — complete elementary Grundstufe course, mascot Sophie the cat, preparation for Goethe-Zertifikat A2, Fit in Deutsch 2, telc Deutsch A2, OSD Zertifikat A2, Free plan no card
German A2 — tell the past, present, and future
You passed A1 and want to tell, describe, explain? You're exactly where you need to be. Sophie the cat walks you through Perfekt, modal verbs, and weil/dass clauses — exactly the tools you need to turn simple sentences into real conversations. 15 minutes a day, 8-12 months from zero (or 4-6 months if already at A1).
What you can do with German A2
According to official CEFR descriptors (Common European Framework, Companion Volume 2018), at A2 level you can:
- Talk about family, school, work, hobbies, and daily routine
- Describe past experiences and future plans (Perfekt + future)
- Go shopping: ask, compare prices, understand total price
- Discuss weather, health, travel, and vacations
- Read short articles, emails, public notices, and ads
- Understand main points of clear speech on familiar topics
- Write short personal letters about experiences and impressions
- Fill in complex forms (personal data, address, occupation)
Sophie the cat — your A2 guide
Each CEFR level on Deutsch-Landia has its mascot. For A2, Sophie the cat is your companion: gentle, curious, dialogues often. The one who opens up the past and future in German — Perfekt, Praeteritum, future plans. Speaks with native accent (premium synthesized TTS voice), explains each new rule patiently.
What you learn at A2 on Deutsch-Landia
The A2 curriculum covers everything you need to pass the official A2 exam (Goethe-Zertifikat A2, Fit in Deutsch 2, telc Deutsch A2 or OSD Zertifikat A2). All topics below are covered with interactive lessons, varied exercises, and fact-check by native translators.
- 1Perfekt with haben and sein (common compound past)
- 2Praeteritum von sein, haben and modal verbs
- 3Modal verbs (koennen, muessen, wollen, sollen, duerfen, moegen)
- 4Separable and inseparable verbs (aufstehen, verstehen)
- 5Adjective endings after definite article (der grosse Mann)
- 6Komparativ and Superlativ (groesser, am groessten)
- 7Prepositions with Akkusativ and Dativ (Wechselpraepositionen: in, an, auf, unter, ueber)
- 8Subordinate clauses with weil and dass (verb-final order)
- 9Reflexive verbs (sich waschen, sich freuen, sich treffen)
- 10Imperativ (Komm! Geht! Seien Sie ruhig!)
Official A2 exams — all internationally recognized
If you want official certification after A2, you have 4 major options. All are accepted internationally for CV, studies, or administrative procedures. Deutsch-Landia prepares you for any of them — our curriculum is aligned with the common CEFR A2 format.
Goethe-Zertifikat A2
Goethe-Institut
- Audience
- Adults, 16+
- Price
- ~95-105 EUR in Romania
- Format
- Reading, listening, writing, speaking (~75 min)
Most internationally recognized A2 exam, official lifetime certification. Language passport for CV.
Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Fit in Deutsch 2
Goethe-Institut
- Audience
- Children and teens 12-16
- Price
- ~85-95 EUR in Romania
- Format
- Age-adapted format, familiar topics (school, travel, friends)
Teen version of Goethe-Zertifikat A2. Same official value.
telc Deutsch A2
telc gGmbH
- Audience
- All ages
- Price
- ~80-100 EUR in Romania
- Format
- Same CEFR A2 format, international recognition
Alternative to Goethe, often accepted in Germany for administrative procedures.
OSD Zertifikat A2
OSD (Osterreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch)
- Audience
- All ages
- Price
- ~75-95 EUR (Austrian variant)
- Format
- Standard CEFR A2 format, emphasis on Austrian German
Austrian alternative, equal value in DACH region.
How long does A2 take
The official CEFR guide estimates 180-200 cumulative hours of study for stable A2 (all 4 skills: reading, listening, writing, speaking), meaning ~100 additional hours after A1. Translated into human pace:
These durations assume you study consistently (4-5 days per week) and start from zero. If you are already at A1, cut about half the time. Long breaks reduce retention — if you can do 10 minutes daily, it's better than 1 hour only on weekends.
How to start — plans and pricing
All plans allow upgrade / downgrade anytime, without penalty. We don't require credit card at signup. One-click cancellation.
Free
- Complete placement test (1002 questions, adaptive MST)
- First 7 A1 lessons from curriculum
- Access to 3 bilingual A1 stories
- Access to 2 educational games
- Dashboard with your progress
Student Premium
- Complete A2 curriculum (dozens of lessons)
- Access to A1 + B1 + B2 + C1 curriculum
- 4892 vocabulary words, all levels
- All bilingual stories (55+)
- All 16 educational games
- Adaptive spaced repetition for vocabulary
- Progress reports + personalized recommendations
Family
- Everything in Student Premium
- Up to 5 children accounts
- Real-time parental dashboard
- Weekly email report
- COPPA + GDPR-K compliant
After A2 — what comes next?
A2 is not the end of the road — it's the threshold from which you start managing comfortably. After A2 comes:
Independence threshold. You can travel solo in Germany, handle most daily situations. Vocabulary 3000+ words. Bruno the bear guides you.
Nuanced conversation. You argue, support detailed opinions. Bella bee for advanced prep. Vocabulary 4000+ words.
Near-native. Leo the dog. Vocabulary 5000+. Prep for university studies in Germany.
Language mastery. You easily understand any text, express yourself spontaneously and nuanced in any situation. Vocabulary 6000+ words.
Frequently asked about German A2
What does German A2 mean and what can I do at this level?
A2 is the second level of the European CEFR scale (Common European Framework of Reference). At A2 you handle routine familiar situations: you talk about family, school, work, hobbies, travel, shopping. You control the past (Perfekt), present, and future. You understand frequently encountered expressions in your immediate area of interest. A2 vocabulary reaches 1500-2000 words.
How long does it take to complete German level A2?
The official CEFR guide estimates 180-200 cumulative hours of study for stable A2 (~100 additional hours after A1). With Deutsch-Landia and 15 minutes per day, you reach functional A2 in 8-12 months from zero (or 4-6 months if already at A1). With 30 minutes per day, in 4-6 months. Duration varies with prior knowledge and daily consistency.
How do I go from A1 to A2 on Deutsch-Landia?
If you are already at A1, you click Start now, take the placement test (15 minutes, free, no card) which confirms your real level. If the result is stable A1 or early A2, the system suggests the first A2 lessons with mascot Sophie the cat. The A2 curriculum builds on A1: it does not repeat everything, but adds Perfekt, modal verbs, prepositions with Akkusativ + Dativ, sentences with weil/dass.
What official exams exist for German A2 level?
The 4 internationally recognized A2 exams: (1) Goethe-Zertifikat A2 (adults, Goethe-Institut, ~95-105 EUR in Romania), (2) Goethe-Zertifikat A2 Fit in Deutsch 2 (kids 12-16, ~85-95 EUR), (3) telc Deutsch A2 (~80-100 EUR), (4) OSD Zertifikat A2 (Austrian, all ages, ~75-95 EUR). All have similar formats: reading, listening, writing, speaking. Deutsch-Landia prepares you for any of them.
Sophie the cat is the A2 mascot — what exactly does she do?
Sophie is your guide through German A2: she explains Perfekt with haben and sein, modal verbs (koennen, muessen, wollen, sollen, duerfen, moegen), Praeteritum of sein and haben, prepositions with Akkusativ and Dativ (Wechselpraepositionen), subordinate clauses with weil and dass. Sophie is the gentle, curious cat, dialogues often — perfect for when you start speaking more. She has native voice and TTS.
How many A2 grammar lessons does Deutsch-Landia have?
The A2 curriculum covers: Perfekt with haben/sein, Praeteritum von sein/haben/Modalverben, modal verbs (all 6), separable and inseparable verbs, adjective endings after definite article, Komparativ + Superlativ, prepositions with Akkusativ + Dativ (Wechselpraepositionen), subordinate clauses with weil and dass, reflexive verbs, Imperativ. Plus 1500-2000 A2 vocabulary words, more complex A2 bilingual stories, dedicated educational games.
Can I learn A2 without buying a subscription?
The Free Plan includes the complete placement test (15 min, no card), first 7 A1 lessons, access to 3 bilingual A1 stories, 2 games, and dashboard with progress. For the complete A2 curriculum you need Student Premium (5 EUR/month or 37 EUR/year) or Family (8 EUR/month or 59 EUR/year for 5 accounts). We recommend starting with Free to see if the platform suits you, then upgrade when you want A2 + B1 + B2 + C1.
Is A2 German enough to talk with Germans in Germany?
For complete tourism (1-2 weeks) and simple daily conversations: yes, A2 is enough. You manage at hotels, restaurants, shops, public transport, simple medical visits, small-talk about weather, family, hobbies. For complex, professional conversations or university studies you need B1 (another 6-12 months) or B2 (another 12-18 months). A2 is the comfortable threshold for "extended vacations" in the DACH region.
Can I use Deutsch-Landia on phone for German A2?
Yes. The web app is mobile-first responsive, works perfectly on iPhone and Android (Chrome, Safari, Firefox). We recommend tablet for the best experience, but phone is perfect for short 5-15 minute sessions. Native iOS/Android apps are on the 2026 roadmap, but the web version handles touch + partial offline (downloaded lessons are accessible).
What is the difference between A2 and B1 in German?
A2 = simple communication in past/present/future on familiar topics (family, school, travel, shopping). B1 = independence threshold — you can travel solo in Germany, handle most daily situations, narrate experiences and plans in detail, support a simple opinion. Vocabulary grows from 1500-2000 (A2) to 3000+ (B1). B1 grammar includes complete Praeteritum, Konjunktiv II, relative clauses, Passiv. At A2 you manage; at B1 you start being independent. Bruno the bear is the B1 mascot.
Ready to start German A2?
Free placement test, no card. 15 minutes and you find out your real level. If you're at stable A1 or early A2, we suggest the first A2 lessons with Sophie.