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A2 ReadingCompréhension des écrits

DELF A2 reading practice (compréhension des écrits) presents short texts drawn from everyday life: notices, adverts, simple letters, flyers and short...

DELF A2 reading practice (compréhension des écrits) presents short texts drawn from everyday life: notices, adverts, simple letters, flyers and short articles on familiar topics. You answer questions to demonstrate that you can find the information you need in practical documents. The section lasts about 30 minutes and is worth 25 points.

Format per the official DELF tout public A2.

What the Reading section tests

DELF A2 reading tests your ability to read short, practical texts and locate specific information: details about events, instructions, prices, schedules, and simple descriptions. Vocabulary is familiar and sentences are straightforward.

Exercises
4
Time
~30 min
Score
/25

How to prepare

  1. 1Skim each text quickly before reading the questions to get a sense of the topic.
  2. 2Look for key words from the question inside the text rather than trying to understand every word.
  3. 3Eliminate clearly wrong answer options first in multiple-choice questions.
  4. 4Practise with timed mock exams on authentic A2-level documents: local event flyers, simple menus, short emails.

What a question looks like

Example

Extrait · Annonce

Vide-grenier dimanche 15 juin
Place de la Mairie, de 8 h à 18 h. Entrée libre. Les vendeurs s'inscrivent avant le vendredi 13 juin auprès de la mairie (places limitées).

Que faut-il faire pour participer comme vendeur ?
Payer un droit d'entrée
S'inscrire avant le vendredi 13 juin
Apporter sa propre table

Illustrative only. Real practice questions are inside the app.

DELF A2 Reading practice questions

How do I practice DELF A2 reading?+

Work through short, practical texts such as notices, adverts and simple emails. Timed mock exams sharpen your ability to find key information quickly under real conditions.

How long is the A2 reading section?+

About 30 minutes in total, worth 25 points.

Do I need advanced vocabulary for A2 reading?+

No. The vocabulary is limited to frequent, everyday words. Unknown words can often be guessed from context or ignored.

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