The Sprechen (Speaking) module of the Goethe-Zertifikat A2 is worth 25 points and takes approximately 15 minutes in a pair format with two examiners. There are three tasks: a short self-introduction, a question-and-answer exchange on everyday topics, and a joint planning task. At A2, you are expected to communicate simple information about familiar everyday topics with reasonable accuracy — you do not need to speak at length, but you must show that you can hold a basic conversation in German. This guide covers all three tasks with model language and strategies.
Goethe A2 Sprechen – Module Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Duration | Approximately 15 minutes (both candidates) |
| Number of tasks | 3 |
| Format | Pair exam — you and one other candidate; 2 examiners (one interacts, one assesses) |
| Pass mark | 60% (15 out of 25); overall exam pass is 60 out of 100 |
| Assessment criteria | Task completion, vocabulary, grammar accuracy, fluency, and interaction |
Task 1 – Self-Introduction and Partner Questions (4–5 Minutes)
Each candidate gives a brief introduction and asks their partner a question. At A2, the introduction is slightly longer than A1 — you should speak for about 2 minutes and cover 5–6 topics. After your introduction, you ask your partner one question about their introduction and answer one question from your partner.
| Topic | A2 Model Answer |
| Name and origin | Ich heiße Rahul Mehta und komme aus Indien, aus der Stadt Pune. |
| Current location and living situation | Seit sechs Monaten wohne ich in Berlin. Ich wohne in einer kleinen Wohnung in Mitte. |
| Occupation | Ich arbeite als Softwareentwickler bei einer deutschen Firma. / Ich studiere Maschinenbau an der TU Berlin. |
| Daily routine | Ich stehe um halb sieben auf. Zuerst fruhstucke ich, dann fahre ich mit der U-Bahn zur Arbeit. |
| Hobbies and free time | In meiner Freizeit koche ich gern indisches Essen und gehe manchmal ins Kino. |
| Why you are learning German | Ich lerne Deutsch, weil ich langfristig in Deutschland bleiben mochte. Deutsch ist sehr wichtig fur meinen Beruf hier. |
Task 2 – Information Exchange on Everyday Topics (5–6 Minutes)
You receive a card with 4–5 topics or pictures. For each topic, you ask your partner a question and answer your partner’s question. Topics at A2 are slightly more varied than A1 and may include: shopping, transport, accommodation, food habits, leisure activities, technology, or health.
| Topic | Question to Ask | Answer Model |
| Shopping | Wo kaufst du am liebsten ein? / Gehst du lieber online oder im Geschaft einkaufen? | Ich kaufe meistens online ein, weil es bequemer ist. Aber fur Lebensmittel gehe ich in den Supermarkt. |
| Transport | Wie fahrst du zur Arbeit / zur Universitat? | Ich fahre mit der U-Bahn — das dauert ungefahr 20 Minuten. / Ich fahre mit dem Fahrrad, wenn das Wetter gut ist. |
| Free time / weekend | Was machst du normalerweise am Wochenende? | Am Samstag schlafe ich langer und treffe Freunde. Sonntags koche ich gern oder mache einen Spaziergang. |
| Health | Treibst du Sport? / Wie bleibst du fit? | Ja, ich gehe zweimal pro Woche ins Fitnessstudio. / Ich mache morgens Yoga. |
| Technology | Nutzt du dein Smartphone viel? Wofur? | Ja, sehr viel — zum Nachrichten lesen, fur WhatsApp und fur Musik. Ich kann mir ein Leben ohne Smartphone kaum vorstellen. |
Task 3 – Joint Planning Task (4–5 Minutes)
You and your partner are given a scenario and must plan something together: organising a birthday party, deciding on a weekend trip, planning a shared meal, or arranging a surprise for a friend. Each of you has a card with different ideas or conditions, and you must negotiate and reach a joint decision. This task tests interactive language and the ability to make suggestions, agree, and compromise.
| Communication Function | A2 German Phrases |
| Making a suggestion | Wie ware es, wenn wir…? / Wir konnten… / Was haltst du davon, wenn…? |
| Agreeing | Ja, das ist eine gute Idee. / Das klingt gut. / Einverstanden. / Okay, machen wir das. |
| Disagreeing politely | Hmm, ich bin nicht sicher… / Das ist vielleicht etwas teuer. / Ich wurde lieber… |
| Asking for an opinion | Was denkst du? / Wie findest du das? / Hast du eine andere Idee? |
| Reaching a decision | Also, wir machen… / Gut, dann… / Wir sind uns einig: wir… |
Goethe A2 speaking is predictable — all three tasks draw on the same core vocabulary and functions every time. Prepare by practising each task type repeatedly: give your self-introduction out loud until you can do it fluently in under 2 minutes; practise the question-and-answer exchange on each of the 5 topic areas; role-play joint planning scenarios with a study partner or in front of a mirror. languagetest.in provides Goethe A2 speaking mock task cards for all three task types to support structured oral practice and build exam confidence.
References: Goethe-Institut A2 speaking guide: goethe.de/en/spr/kup/prf/a2.html | languagetest.in Goethe A2 speaking preparation
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