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A2 ListeningCompréhension de l'oral

DELF A2 listening practice (compréhension de l'oral) features short recordings of everyday conversations, announcements and phone messages delivered at a moderate pace.

DELF A2 listening practice (compréhension de l'oral) features short recordings of everyday conversations, announcements and phone messages delivered at a moderate pace. You answer multiple-choice and short-answer questions while listening. The section lasts about 25 minutes and is worth 25 points.

Format per the official DELF tout public A2.

What the Listening section tests

DELF A2 listening tests your ability to understand the main point and key details in short, clear spoken French on familiar topics: appointments, shopping, transport, simple workplace or school situations, and everyday social exchanges.

Exercises
4
Audio
Played twice
Time
~25 min
Score
/25

How to prepare

  1. 1Read the questions in advance of each recording so you know what details to listen for.
  2. 2The first play is for the overall meaning; use the second to fill in specific details.
  3. 3Pay attention to context clues such as tone, location words and common phrases.
  4. 4Train with timed mock exams using short French dialogues, radio jingles and everyday announcements.

What a question looks like

Example
Message téléphonique · 0:28
Pourquoi Marie laisse-t-elle ce message ?
Pour annuler un rendez-vous
Pour changer l'heure du rendez-vous
Pour proposer une nouvelle activité

Illustrative only. Real practice questions are inside the app.

DELF A2 Listening practice questions

How do I practice DELF A2 listening?+

Listen to short everyday recordings on familiar topics such as appointments and transport. Timed mock exams help you practise the two-play format and build the confidence you need on exam day.

How fast is the speech in the A2 listening section?+

Speakers use a moderate, clear pace on everyday topics. They may have slight regional accents, but speech is always accessible at A2.

How many points is A2 listening worth?+

25 points, a quarter of the total. You need at least 5/25 to avoid failing this section.

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