DELE A2 — Complete Study Pack

Syllabus, grammar & vocab summaries, practice tasks, study plan, and official resource links

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Official PDFs & sample exam links (download these first)

Official 'Guía del examen DELE A2 (v2020)' — Instituto Cervantes (PDF):

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Official DELE A2 sample exam (PDF):
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DELE sample exams page (audio + PDFs) — Instituto Cervantes:
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Modelo prueba oral DELE A2 (PDF): [Link]
DELE/modelo_prueba_oral_examen_DELE_A2.pdf
Extra official sample page: [Link]
Useful practice: SpanishWithVicente — official model with audio:
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Compact Grammar Summary for DELE A2

Core Grammar Topics (A2) — quick reference:

1) Present simple (regular & common irregular verbs): hablar, comer, vivir, ser, estar, tener,
ir, venir, hacer, decir.
- Practice: conjugate and use in daily routines and descriptions.
2) Past tenses:
- Pretérito indefinido (simple past) for completed actions: fui, tuve, vi, hablé, comí.
- Pretérito imperfecto for habitual/ongoing past: era, tenía, iba, hablaba.
- Know when to contrast (pretérito vs imperfecto).
3) Near future: ir + a + infinitive (voy a estudiar).
4) Present progressive: estar + gerundio (estoy comiendo).
5) Modal verbs & expressions of obligation: tener que, hay que, deber + infinitive.
6) Ser vs estar vs haber (hay): ser for identity, estar for states/locations, hay for
existence.
7) Pronouns: direct (me, te, lo/la, nos, os, los/las), indirect (me, te, le, nos...), reflexive
verbs (me levanto).
8) Possessives and demonstratives: mi/tu/su, nuestro; este/esa/aquellos.
9) Comparatives & superlatives: más ... que, menos ... que, tan ... como, el/la más ...
10) Por vs para (basic uses): por = cause/mode/through; para = purpose/destination/recipient.
11) Simple connectors: y, o, pero, porque, cuando, aunque, si (conditional simple).
12) Gustar-type verbs: gustar, encantar, interesar (structure: me gusta + noun/infinitive).
Quick tip: At A2 you should aim for accuracy with these core structures and be able to use them
in short connected speech.
High-yield Vocabulary Lists (A2)

High-yield Vocabulary by Topic (short lists to memorise):

Personal & family: madre, padre, hermano, hermana, amigo, novio/novia, casado, soltero.
Daily routines & hobbies: levantarse, desayunar, estudiar, trabajar, leer, correr, cocinar.
Food & restaurant: desayuno, almuerzo, cena, plato, cuchara, cuchillo, cuenta, reservar, menú.
Shopping & clothes: tienda, mercado, precio, barato, caro, camiseta, pantalones, zapatos.
Travel & transport: avión, tren, autobús, billete, estación, aeropuerto, maleta, reservar.
Health: médico, farmacia, dolor, fiebre, resfriado, receta, cita, emergencia.
Housing: casa, piso, habitación, cocina, baño, alquiler, propietario, vecinos.
Time & dates: hoy, mañana, ayer, semana, mes, año, lunes, martes, enero, febrero.
Directions & places: izquierda, derecha, recto, esquina, cerca, lejos, plaza, iglesia.
Weather & seasons: hace calor, hace frío, llueve, nieva, verano, invierno, primavera, otoño.
Numbers & money: uno, dos, diez, veinte, cien, mil; euro, céntimo, precio, pagar.
Suggested method: make flashcards (digital or paper) for these topics and practice daily.
Listening & Speaking Practice (tasks, prompts, model phrases)

Listening & Speaking — practice bank and strategies:

Listening practice:
- Use the official sample audios from Instituto Cervantes (linked earlier). Listen actively:
first listen for gist, second for details.
- Practice note-taking: write down names, numbers, dates, places, and main idea.
- Common listening items: short dialogues (in shops, transport), announcements, phone messages.
Speaking tasks (3 tasks format):
1) Short monologue (2-3 min): talk about yourself, your family, your last holiday, a hobby, or
daily routine.
- Structure: Intro (name, topic) -> 3 short points (what, when, why) -> short conclusion.
2) Describe a photo (2-3 min): describe people, actions, setting, give opinions and
hypothesise.
- Use present continuous, adjectives, location prepositions (al lado, delante), and linking
words.
3) Role-play/dialogue (3-4 min): simulate a phone call, booking a room, asking for directions,
complaining in a shop.
Model short phrases to use:
- Para empezar..., En mi opinión..., Creo que..., Por ejemplo..., Además..., Por último...
- Asking for clarification: ¿Puedes repetir, por favor? / ¿Qué significa X? / No entiendo bien.
Pronunciation tip: focus on clear vowel sounds and word stress; slower speech with correct
verbs is better than fast unclear speech.
Writing Tasks, Templates, and Checklist

Writing — tasks, templates & checklist:

Common writing tasks at A2:
- Short note/message (e.g. apologising, explaining absence).
- Informal email/letter: invite a friend, describe recent activity, ask for information.
- Short description of past event or plans.
Template: Informal Email (approximately 80-120 words):
1) Greeting: Hola [Nombre],
2) Intro sentence: ¿Cómo estás? Te escribo porque...
3) Body: 2-3 short paragraphs with simple linkers (porque, además, también).
4) Closing: Espero verte/pronto; Un abrazo / Saludos, [Tu nombre].
Checklist before submitting:
- Is the purpose clear? (request, inform, invite)
- Paragraphing: short paragraphs for ideas.
- Verb tenses: present for routines, pasado for past events, ir + a for plans.
- Basic punctuation and accents.
Practice task example:
Write an e-mail to a friend describing your last weekend (what you did, who with, your
opinion).
4-Week Study Plan (day-by-day structure)

4-week Intensive Study Plan (for 1 month preparation):

Week 1 — Foundations (daily 1.5-2 hours):
- Days 1-3: Grammar review (present, ser/estar, hay, basic pronouns).
- Days 4-5: Vocabulary topics: family, daily routine, food, shopping. Flashcards 30 mins/day.
- Day 6: Listening practice — official A2 audio (1 paper).
- Day 7: Speaking practice: monologue + describe photo (record yourself).
Week 2 — Expand & Practise (daily 2 hours):
- Focus: past tenses (pretérito indefinido vs imperfecto), near future, reflexives.
- Do 1 full reading + listening sample paper under timed conditions.
- Writing: 2 short tasks and get corrections (or self-check with rubric).
Week 3 — Exam Skills (daily 2.5 hours):
- Timed mock tests (full sections), review errors, focus on weak points.
- Speaking: timed role-plays with partner or tutor; practise asking questions.
- Listening: do transcripts, note common distractors.
Week 4 — Polish & Simulate (daily 2 hours):
- 2 full mock exams (one early-week, one mid-week).
- Light review of grammar and vocabulary; memorise key phrases for speaking.
- Rest day before exam: light review, sleep early.
Daily micro-tasks (15-30 min):
- 15 min vocab flashcards, 15 min listening, 15 min grammar exercises, 15 min speaking/drills.
Exam Strategy, Timing & Practical Tips

Exam Day Strategy & Practical Tips:

Before exam:
- Print ID and confirmation, arrive early, eat well, bring water and a pencil/eraser.
- Familiarise with test centre rules (arrival time, permitted items).
During Reading & Listening:
- Skim texts first (reading): look at questions, underline keywords.
- For listening: write down numbers/names; don't try to translate everything.
- Manage time: don't spend too long on one task — mark and return if needed.
During Writing:
- Plan 2-3 minutes before writing (quick outline).
- Keep sentences short and clear; focus on communication not complex grammar.
During Speaking:
- If you don't know a word, describe it (circumlocution).
- Keep calm; ask the examiner to repeat if necessary.
Scoring note:
- You must pass both groups (Reading+Writing and Listening+Speaking). Aim >60% in each to be
safe.
Final tip: practise under exam conditions at least twice before the real date.
Extra Practice Resources & Audio Download Notes

Practice resources (where to download audios & extra materials):

1) Instituto Cervantes official guide + model exams (links on page 2).
2) Download all model exam audio files from the 'model exam' page — listen repeatedly.
3) Use 'SpanishWithVicente' for guided model exam walkthroughs and audio.
4) Use mobile apps for spaced repetition (Anki, Quizlet) with A2 decks.
5) Use YouTube channels that walk through DELE A2 listening tasks (search 'DELE A2 listening
Instituto Cervantes').
Note: I included official links earlier. Download PDFs and official audio files and place them
in one folder on your device.
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