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The ENA-A2 certificate declares elementary language skills at the second level (A2) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). In the exam, the focus is not on productive areas such as writing or speaking, but on receptive skills - reading and listening.
ENA German exams are general language exams and can therefore be used in a wide range of contexts. The A2 ENA German test was developed for candidates who have reached the age of 16 in the year of the test and are learning German as a foreign language as well as a second language. We maintain neutrality in the development of our tests with regard to age, culture, origin and gender. The ENA German tests are used by people who require an official certificate. The test is designed for people who want to train in Germany, apply for an au pair position in Germany, need proof of language proficiency for spousal reunification or simply want to prove their learning success at A2 level. Use our model exam ENA-A2 to prepare for the exam!
Candidates can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. personal and family information, shopping, work, local area). They can communicate in simple, routine situations involving a simple and direct exchange of information about familiar and common things. They can use simple means to describe their own background and education, their immediate environment and things related to immediate needs. The focus of language use is mainly in the private sector, but also in the semi-public, public and professional spheres.
Test takers understand enough to be able to fulfil needs of a concrete nature, provided that they speak clearly and slowly. They can also understand phrases and words relating to matters of immediate importance (e.g. very basic information about a person, family, shopping, work, local area), provided they speak clearly and slowly.
Candidates can understand short, simple texts on familiar, concrete topics using common everyday or professional language. Candidates can read and understand short, simple texts containing a wide range of vocabulary and a certain proportion of internationally recognised words.
The candidate can make short, simple notes when it comes to things that are immediately necessary. They can also write a very simple personal letter thanking or apologising for something. They can write short, simple notes and messages that relate to immediate needs.
Candidates can communicate easily in structured situations and short conversations, provided the other person helps if necessary. They can cope with simple everyday conversations without undue effort; they can ask and answer questions and exchange thoughts and information on familiar topics in predictable situations. You can communicate in simple, routine situations involving a straightforward and direct exchange of information on familiar routine matters relating to work and leisure. Test takers can hold short contact conversations. They barely understand enough to keep the conversation going themselves.
The ENA German exam A2 consists of two parts: Writing (example: 37.5 points) & Speaking (example: 42.5 points). The "Writing" exam consists of reading comprehension + language modules, written expression. The "Listening & Speaking" exam includes the oral part of the exam and listening comprehension. The ENA German exam A2 can be taken either as a complete exam or as a partial exam. The entire exam lasts 100 minutes (+ 10 minutes for formalities and +10 minutes preparation time).
The ENA German exam A2 has a total of 80-100 task points that can be achieved. The reading comprehension section accounts for 15-20 points. The distribution of points varies depending on the exam.
The ENA German exam A2 has a total of 80-100 task points that can be achieved. The Text Elements section accounts for 5-20 points. The distribution of points varies depending on the exam.
The ENA German exam A2 has a total of 80-100 task points that can be achieved. The written expression section accounts for 10-20 points. The distribution of points varies depending on the exam.
The ENA German A2 exam has a total of 80-100 task points that can be achieved. The listening comprehension section accounts for 20-25 points. The distribution of points varies depending on the exam.
The ENA German exam A2 has a total of 80-100 task points that can be achieved. The oral expression section accounts for 15-20 points. The distribution of points varies depending on the exam.
In three tasks, the comprehension of authentic texts in elementary language is tested in terms of the overall message and individual content. Approximately 30 minutes are required for reading comprehension. In one or two "Text elements" tasks, gaps in texts in elementary language are filled in with given words (e.g. prepositions, verbs, adjectives etc.) in approx. 15 minutes.
In one or two tasks, the written expression is tested by filling out forms, for example. This takes about 8 minutes. This is followed by a free writing task. Candidates should be able to write approx. 40 words with a simple sentence structure with the help of three to four guiding pieces of information. This takes about 12 minutes.
Listening comprehension is tested in two to four tasks using simple and short listening texts in dialect-free German. The audios may be listened to twice. Depending on the task, questions about the text are answered in writing or orally with the recording of your own voice at the touch of a button on the PC
Speaking skills are tested in two to three tasks. The preparation time is 10 minutes. Firstly, in a short conversation (3 minutes) with the examiner, the examiner asks for and answers specific information. This is followed by one or two simple and short tasks for oral interaction (describing pictures) & production (e.g. planning something)
READING COMPREHENSION & TEXT ELEMENTS
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WRITTEN PRINTOUT
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HEARING
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ORAL EXPRESSION
Task types: (conducting a monologue)
Task objectives: (conduct dialogue)
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