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DELF A2Diplôme d'études en langue française

Practice DELF A2 by section and confirm your elementary French with a recognised, lifelong diploma.

Practise for the DELF A2 exam by section, with timed mock tests and a predicted score. DELF A2 certifies the waystage level of the CEFR: you can handle everyday exchanges, routine tasks, and simple descriptions of your background. The exam has four sections (listening, reading, writing, speaking), each scored out of 25 for a total of 100; you pass at 50/100 and the diploma is valid for life.

Format and scoring per the official DELF tout public (France Education international).

The DELF A2 exam, section by section

The four sections run in this order. The three written sections are taken together; the oral is individual.

CO
Listening
Compréhension de l'oral
4 exercises · audio x2
25 min · /25
CE
Reading
Compréhension des écrits
4 exercises
30 min · /25
PE
Writing
Production écrite
2 exercises
45 min · /25
PO
Speaking
Production orale
3 exercises
8 min · /25
100/100 total
Pass at 50/100. Each section must reach 5/25 or the whole exam fails. The diploma is valid for life.

Practice DELF A2 by skill

Who takes DELF A2?

A2 suits school-age learners, language exchange participants, and adults who want formal proof of elementary French. It is often required for certain vocational training programmes and is a common milestone for learners who have completed around 150 to 200 hours of French.

How to prepare for A2

  1. 1Consolidate everyday topics: shopping, transport, schedules, simple descriptions of people and places.
  2. 2Practise listening to short conversations and announcements at a moderate pace.
  3. 3For writing, practise short messages, postcards, and simple descriptions of around 60 to 80 words.
  4. 4Take a full timed mock exam to identify which section needs the most attention before the exam date.

Know your A2 score before exam day

delfprep mirrors the real exam, then grades your writing and speaking the way an official DELF examiner would, with feedback that quotes your own words.

  • Full timed mocks, all four sections
  • AI feedback on writing and speaking
  • Predicted /100 score, section by section
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A2 or a different level?

How DELF A2 compares to the level above it and to the TCF/TEF tests.

 
DELF A2
DELF B1
CEFR level
Elementary (waystage)
Independent user
Typical use
School milestones, vocational training, first formal proof
Nationality, residence permits, vocational and university entry
Validity
For life
For life
The DELF is a permanent diploma; the TCF and TEF are timed tests valid two years and used for Canada federal immigration. The DELF is for Quebec and education.

Free DELF A2 sample paper

A complete practice paper with detailed answer keys, online and as a printable PDF.

DELF A2 practice test questions, answered

What level is DELF A2?+

A2 is the elementary or waystage level of the CEFR. It shows you can handle simple everyday communication and understand frequently used expressions in familiar contexts.

How is DELF A2 scored?+

Each of the four sections is scored out of 25, for a total of 100. You pass at 50/100, but you must score at least 5/25 in every individual section.

Does the DELF A2 diploma expire?+

No. The DELF diploma is awarded for life, unlike the TCF and TEF which expire after two years.

How long is the DELF A2 exam?+

The collective sections run roughly an hour and forty minutes together. The individual speaking test is approximately 6 to 8 minutes.

Is DELF A2 useful for work or study abroad?+

A2 is a recognised proof of elementary French for education programmes and some employers. Practise every section with timed mock exams to reach the score you need. For immigration to Quebec or for higher study, you will generally need B1 or above.

Other DELF levels

A1
A2You are here
B1B2

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