A2 listening
Goethe A2 Listening Practice
Follow short everyday conversations and announcements and catch the change, reason or final decision.
Skill
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Official duration
about 30 minutes
Practice library
20 dedicated A2 listening tests
What to train
Build the skills the task actually tests.
- Changed plans, times and meeting points.
- Reasons given for a decision or cancellation.
- Negatives and corrections inside a longer sentence.
- Short public announcements at stations, shops and offices.
Free sample
Try before checkingWhy can the woman not take the early train?
Ich wollte den Zug um sieben nehmen, aber ich muss noch zum Arzt. Deshalb fahre ich erst um neun.
- A.The early train is cancelled
- B.She has a doctor's appointment
- C.She prefers to travel later
Show answer and explanation
Answer: She has a doctor's appointment
She explains she still has to go to the doctor, so she takes the later train at nine instead of seven.
Questions
A2 practice FAQ
How is A2 listening harder than A1?
A2 uses longer exchanges and expects you to follow reasons, changes and contrasts, not just isolated times, prices or names.
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