How to prepare for DELF A2?

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You are interested in taking the DELF exam and wonder how to prepare for the DELF A2?
At French via Skype, our French tutor helps you pass the exam to feel confident and get the best marks!

How to prepare for DELF A2 ?

Preparing for the DELF A2 exam requires a structured approach focusing on improving your language skills in all areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you prepare effectively:

  1. Understand the Exam Format: Familiarize yourself with the structure of the DELF A2 exam. Understand what each section entails, such as listening comprehension, reading comprehension, writing, and speaking.
  2. Practice Regularly: Consistent practice is key to success. Set aside dedicated time each day to work on your French skills. Practice listening to French audio, reading French texts, writing short essays or emails, and engaging in conversations in French.
  3. Use Authentic Materials: Incorporate authentic French materials into your study routine, such as French books, newspapers, magazines, movies, and podcasts. This will expose you to real-life language use and help you become more comfortable with different accents and vocabulary.
  4. Focus on Vocabulary: Build your vocabulary by learning new words and phrases regularly. Use flashcards, vocabulary lists, or mobile apps to expand your French vocabulary. Make sure to learn vocabulary related to everyday topics as well as specific themes covered in the exam.
  5. Grammar Review: Review essential grammar rules and concepts at the A2 level, including verb conjugations, tenses, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, and sentence structures. Practice applying these rules in context through exercises and examples.
  6. Listening Comprehension Practice: Practice listening to French audio recordings, such as podcasts, radio programs, or online videos. Focus on understanding spoken French at a natural pace and train your ear to recognize different accents and intonations.
  7. Reading Comprehension Practice: Read French texts of varying difficulty levels, including articles, short stories, and dialogues. Practice identifying main ideas, supporting details, and key vocabulary. Work on reading strategies such as skimming, scanning, and making inferences.
  8. Writing Practice: Practice writing short texts such as emails, letters, postcards, or diary entries in French. Focus on expressing yourself clearly and accurately, paying attention to grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Seek feedback from native speakers or language tutors to improve your writing skills.
  9. Speaking Practice: Practice speaking French regularly, either with a language partner, tutor, or through language exchange programs. Focus on conversational skills, pronunciation, fluency, and expressing your thoughts and opinions on various topics.
  10. Mock Exams: Take practice exams under exam-like conditions to simulate the actual test experience. Time yourself for each section and assess your performance. Identify areas where you need improvement and focus your study efforts accordingly.
  11. Seek Feedback: Get feedback on your progress from teachers, tutors, or language exchange partners. They can provide valuable insights into your strengths and weaknesses and offer suggestions for improvement.
  12. Stay Motivated: Stay motivated and committed to your study routine. Set achievable goals, track your progress, and celebrate your achievements along the way.

By following these steps and staying dedicated to your study plan, you'll be well-prepared to succeed in the DELF A2 exam.
At French via Skype we support you to prepare for the DELF A2 exam, so that you practice all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Prepare for the DELF A2 exam with our French tutor

At French via Skype, our French tutor is a native French with international experience with more than 20 years' teaching French in Europe and has had the opportunity to accompany many students across the world in order to best support them in their learning of French.
Certified in FLE (French as a Foreign Language), our French tutor has great expertise in the different levels of French required for the different DELF and DALF exams (for adults and children) and will be able to guide you throughout your learning of the language in order to that your level meets the specific expectations of the DELF and DALF exams, knowing exactly what difficulties candidates may have when preparing for exams of this type.

DELF A2 courses with French via Skype, how does it work?

At French via Skype, we helps you prepare to reach the French A2 level, guaranteeing you 100% success.

Our private DELF A2 courses are delivered online via Skype, Zoom or Teams or on the platform of your choice covering all aspects of the French language in order to best support you in your objectives.

Our DELF A2 tuition is personalized, tailored to your specific needs and pace allowing you to achieve your goals more effectively than in a group or classroom setting.

  • We will design a personalized study plan for you, based on your specific needs and your language level.
  • We offer an effective preparation with tailored learning materials (full range of A2 grammar, ressources and assessments).
  • Our French lessons target key areas such as listening, reading, writing and speaking and meticulously work on each DELF A2 grammar point such as passé composé and imparfait or object pronouns to ensure that each area meets the requirements required for the French A2 exams.
  • For homework, we will assign you work to practice grammar if necessary, develop your vocabulary and prepare written and oral comprehension, written and oral production tasks. The homework will then be prepared and reviewed.
  • We offer you great planning flexibility. Our DELF French tutor is available all year, during the holidays and after work hours.

At French via Skype, we are happy to support DELF A2 students to guarantee their success at the exam.

Some testimonials from students who have prepared for the DELF A2 exam with us are below.

" I began my lesson with Laure about a year ago. I had learnt some basic French. I wanted to restart my learning and toward DELF exam. Prior to it, I struggle to understand conversations or form the sentences properly. My oral conversation is my weaker link. Laure identifies the gap and structure our lesson accordingly. She helps me to prepare DELF A2 with lot of focus on my weaker area of oral conversation, and also improved my writing skills. I have improved tremendously and I aced my DELF exam with flying colours. Overall, I find her lessons to be of premier customised quality. She keeps me motived to continue learning at a suited pace. I highly recommend Laure's lessons. “

Karrish Tan
Senior revenue accountant - Sydney

" I began my lessons with Laure almost a year ago to improve my basic conversational French but ended up going for DELF A2 and aced it with a score of 96%. Her lessons are highly personalised and structured around gaps identified at each lesson. We usually begin the lesson with a recap of the previous, making sure that I am progressing at a comfortable pace. Overall, Laure is a fantastic, motivating and professional online French tutor whom I highly recommend. I am definitely not stopping here... DELF B1 here I come! "

Hui Tan
Clinical Research Associate - Sydney

At French via Skype, we specialize in preparation for the DELF A2 exam, you can certify your French language level well-equipped and with complete confidence.

If you would like to discuss your needs with us, we will be pleased to develop a teaching plan for you.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or if you would like to sign up for lessons.

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