What a DELF A2 90-Day Study Plan Covers
DELF A2 certifies that you can handle everyday French situations: shopping, asking for directions, describing your routine, and writing short messages. This DELF A2 90-day study plan assumes you have completed A1 or have roughly 60 to 80 hours of prior French study. If you are a complete beginner, add four weeks of alphabet, pronunciation, and basic phrases before starting.
The exam has four sections (listening, reading, writing, speaking), each scored out of 25. You need 50/100 overall and no section below 5/25. Three months gives you enough time to build skills progressively without cramming.
Month 1 (Days 1-30): Grammar Foundations and Daily Vocabulary
Spend the first month mastering present tense conjugations for regular and key irregular verbs (etre, avoir, aller, faire, pouvoir, vouloir). Introduce passe compose with avoir and etre by week three. Learn 15 to 20 new words daily using flashcards or spaced repetition apps.
- Weeks 1-2: Present tense, articles, basic adjectives, greetings and introductions
- Week 3: Passe compose with avoir, negation, question forms
- Week 4: Passe compose with etre (movement verbs), possessive adjectives, daily routine vocabulary
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Month 2 (Days 31-60): Exam-Format Practice
Transition from textbook exercises to DELF A2 format tasks. Practise listening to short dialogues (announcements, phone messages, conversations) and answering multiple-choice questions. For reading, work with signs, menus, short emails, and classified ads.
Writing at A2 requires you to produce short messages: postcards, emails to friends, and filling in simple forms. Practise writing one short text daily (40 to 60 words). For speaking, prepare self-introductions and practise describing your family, hobbies, and daily schedule.
Month 3 (Days 61-90): Mock Exams and Targeted Review
Dedicate the final month to full-length mock exams and weak-area review. Take one complete mock exam per week and analyse your scores section by section.
- Days 61-70: First mock exam, identify weakest section, drill targeted exercises
- Days 71-80: Second mock exam, focus on writing and speaking fluency
- Days 81-87: Third mock exam, refine time management
- Days 88-90: Light review, vocabulary refresh, rest before exam day
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DELF A2 Fees and Registration
DELF A2 costs approximately ₹6,000-₹8,000 at Alliance Francaise centres across India. Register at least six weeks before your target exam date, as popular sessions fill quickly. Carry a valid photo ID on exam day. Results are published online within six to eight weeks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours per day should I study for DELF A2 over 90 days?
One to two hours daily is sufficient for DELF A2 over a 90-day plan. Consistency matters more than long sessions. Split your time between grammar study, vocabulary review, and one exam-skill exercise (listening, reading, writing, or speaking) each day.
Can a complete beginner pass DELF A2 in 90 days?
A complete beginner would need to cover both A1 and A2 content, which is challenging in 90 days. If you have zero French knowledge, extend the plan to 120 days or complete an A1 course first. With A1 basics in place, 90 days is comfortable.
What topics appear most often in DELF A2?
Common DELF A2 topics include daily routines, shopping and prices, transport, hobbies, family, weather, food, and making plans with friends. Listening tasks often feature phone messages, announcements, and short conversations in everyday settings.
Is DELF A2 accepted for French university admission?
No. French universities typically require B2 or higher (DELF B2, DALF C1, or TCF). DELF A2 is useful for personal certification, visa dossiers for non-study purposes, and as a stepping stone toward higher-level diplomas required for academic admission.
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