Skip to content
German Cafe Academy — The language Hub

CEFR A2 · Elementary

A2 German Course in Kerala

From phrases to real conversations.

A2 turns basic phrases into real conversations. You learn to talk about the past, describe people and places, make plans and manage routine situations without switching to English.

Classroom
3.5 hours a day · 30 working days
Online
1 hour a day · 35 working days
Batch size
Max 10 students
Fee
Shared on enquiry

Overview

What is A2 German?

A2 is the second CEFR level. At A2 you can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of immediate relevance — personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment — and communicate in simple, routine tasks requiring a direct exchange of information.

Who should join?

  • Learners who have completed A1 (at GCA or elsewhere)
  • Students who passed A1 some time ago and need a structured continuation
  • Nursing and Ausbildung aspirants progressing towards B1/B2
  • Anyone who needs an A2 certificate for a Germany-related process

New to German? Start with A1 German first.

Outcomes

What you will be able to do

  • Talk about past events using Perfekt and Präteritum of key verbs
  • Describe people, places and experiences in connected sentences
  • Handle routine situations — appointments, bookings, complaints
  • Write personal emails and short notes with correct structure
  • Understand the main point of clear everyday conversations
  • Attempt the Goethe-Zertifikat A2 / telc A2 / ÖSD A2 exam

Syllabus

A2 syllabus

Follows A2 Netzwerk – Deutsch als Fremdsprache. GCA students have passed the ÖSD A2 after a 30-day online A2 course.

  1. 01

    Review and build

    A1 consolidation, personal stories, describing people

  2. 02

    Work and learning

    Jobs, workplaces, education, plans for the future

  3. 03

    Health and wellbeing

    At the doctor, pharmacy, giving advice

  4. 04

    Living in Germany

    Housing, neighbours, rules, services, banks

  5. 05

    Media and leisure

    Free time, media, celebrations and traditions

  6. 06

    Travel and transport

    Journeys, bookings, problems while travelling

  7. 07

    Exam practice

    A2 model papers, timed reading and listening, speaking tasks

Skills

Speaking, listening, reading, writing — plus grammar and vocabulary

Every exam tests four skills. We train all four in every week of the course, supported by grammar and vocabulary work.

Speaking

  • Talking about past experiences
  • Planning something together
  • Asking for and giving opinions simply

Listening

  • Phone messages and announcements
  • Everyday conversations at normal pace
  • Radio-style short interviews

Reading

  • Emails, notices and newspaper short texts
  • Timetables, menus and brochures
  • Matching and true/false tasks

Writing

  • Personal emails and invitations
  • Replying to messages
  • Short descriptions of events

Grammar

  • Dative case and two-way prepositions
  • Perfekt, Präteritum (sein, haben, modals)
  • Subordinate clauses (weil, dass, wenn), comparatives, reflexive verbs

Vocabulary

  • Around 1,300 words in active use
  • Work, health, housing, travel
  • Connectors for linked sentences

Ready to start A2?

Ask for the next batch date, timings and current fee. We’ll also confirm you’re starting at the right level.

Duration & batches

Course duration and batch options

Classroom learning · Thodupuzha

3.5 hours a day · 30 working days

Face-to-face classes at our Thodupuzha centre near the Private Bus Stand. Longer daily sessions mean faster progress and more speaking time.

Online learning · Live

1 hour a day · 35 working days

Live, teacher-led online classes — ideal if you live outside Thodupuzha, work, or study alongside. How online classes work.

Batch timings change through the year. Maximum 10 students per batch.

Why GCA

Why learn A2 with GCA?

  • Seamless progression from GCA's A1 — same textbook series and method
  • Speaking practice built into every session, not just exam week
  • Small batches (max 10) with individual feedback on writing
  • Evening-friendly online batches for working learners
The teaching methods were very effective, and the instructors were patient and supportive. They provided a strong foundation in grammar and conversation, which really helped me when I moved to Germany for my nursing studies. I was able to pass my language exams and now confidently use German in my daily life and nursing training.
ASAfsal S MuhammedGerman A1–B1 · Now in Germany for nursing studies

Results

A2 results from GCA students

German Cafe Academy result card for Gaya Francis — ÖSD A2 passed
A2ÖSD A2

Gaya Francis

ÖSD A2 passed

30 days online A2 course

See all student results

FAQ

A2 German course FAQs

Can’t find your answer? Ask a counsellor.

Can I join A2 if I did A1 at another institute?

Yes. GCA will do a short level check so you start A2 without gaps.

How long is the A2 course?

Classroom: 3.5 hours a day for 30 working days. Online: 1 hour a day for 35 working days.

Which exams can I take after A2?

Goethe-Zertifikat A2, telc Deutsch A2 and ÖSD A2. The course includes model-paper practice for these formats.

Is A2 enough for nursing in Germany?

A2 is a stepping stone. Most healthcare pathways ask for B1 or B2 — check the current requirement for your specific route.

How do I know the next A2 batch date?

Message GCA on WhatsApp or call; the team shares the upcoming batch schedule.

Next step

Talk to a German Course Counsellor

Tell us your goal and current level. A counsellor will recommend the right course, share the next batch dates and the current fee — no obligation.

Preferred mode (optional)

We’ll only use your details to respond to this enquiry. See our privacy policy.