How to pass the DELE A2 in 30 days

A realistic study plan · 7 min read

Thirty days is enough if you spend the time well. This plan assumes 1 hour a day of focused study. If you can do two, even better. If you already have a solid A1, this pace gets you to A2.

Before you start

• Register for an exam date. Having a real deadline is the best motivator.
• Take a full mock exam on day 1 — yes, before studying. It's your baseline.
• Buy a notebook. Writing by hand fixes vocabulary better than typing.

Week 1 — Reading and core vocabulary

• Days 1–2: Reading Task 1 (long text + 5 questions). Mark every word you don't know. Write each one down with a translation.
• Days 3–4: Task 2 (8 short notices). Practice scanning for specific information. Don't read the whole notice — find what the question asks.
• Days 5–6: Tasks 3 and 4. Task 3 asks which of three texts contains a piece of information. Task 4 is another long text.
• Day 7: rest or vocabulary review.

Week 2 — Listening

This is where many learners stall. The key is daily listening, even if brief.

• Days 8–9: Task 1 (short conversations with images). Listen twice in a row before checking the transcript.
• Days 10–11: Task 2 (single-speaker messages). Harder because there's no visual cue.
• Day 12: Task 3 (long monologue). Take notes by hand while listening.
• Days 13–14: Task 4 (matching announcements). Read the 11 statements first and predict.

Week 3 — Writing

Both writing tasks are highly predictable. Practice the format and memorize phrases.

• Task 1: reply to a message, 60–70 words. Memorize greeting and sign-off phrases.
• Task 2: write an email or note, 70–80 words. Memorize structures: introducing yourself, asking for info, thanking.
• Always count your words. Below the limit you lose marks; above it your quality drops.
• Rewrite each piece two or three times. The second version is always better.

Week 4 — Speaking + simulations

• Days 22–24: prepare typical Task 1 topics: "your best friend", "a memorable trip", "your home", "your daily routine", "your last vacation".
• Days 25–26: Task 2, photo description. Learn vocabulary for places (market, park, restaurant, office).
• Days 27–28: Task 3, conversation. Practice ordering ("I'd like a coffee, please"), asking for prices, making bookings.
• Days 29–30: two timed full mock exams. Don't study the day before — rest.

Five mistakes to avoid

1. Studying only grammar. The exam tests comprehension and communication, not fill-in-the-blank.
2. Not practicing listening from day 1. It's the slowest skill to build.
3. Going over the word count. 80 words means 80, not 120.
4. Skipping the timed mock. Time pressure is part of the exam.
5. Avoiding the speaking section. It's worth 25% of your grade.

Read also: What is the DELE A2? and DELE A2 vs CCSE.