CEFR level guide
What is A2 English?
An elementary user who can handle routine everyday tasks and short, simple conversations.
At A2, a learner can usually…
- Talk about family, school, daily routine and recent activities in simple terms.
- Catch the main point of short, clear messages and announcements.
- Read everyday texts such as menus, timetables and personal emails.
- Write short notes and messages, joining ideas with words like "and", "but" and "because".
These descriptions are our own summary of the CEFR, written for families. They are not official exam wording.
Are you at A2?
Take the free placement test to find out, then book a free speaking test to check the skills it doesn't cover.
Speaking and writing are not tested