English A2

Who needs TELC English A2 level?

This exam is needed by these who have already reached A2 level according the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and want to use English language for work, education, or for personal needs. To pass the exam, all applicants should be able:

- To understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment) and to be able to catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.

- To read very short, simple texts.To be able to find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and understand short, simple personal letters.

- To communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. To be able to handle very short social exchanges, even if they can’t usually understand enough to keep the conversation going theirself.

- To use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms their family and other people, living conditions, educational background and their present or most recent job.

- To write short, simple notes and messages relating to matters in areas of immediate need. To be able to write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.

How much learning does this mean?

In order to reach À2 English level you need about 150-200 full hours. This number is approximate and depends on many other factors, because the level measures the acquired knowledge, not the time of learning. The foreign language learning dependa on individual motivation, experience, school and life routines, and other factors.

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Sample task for A2 Writing

You want to have a pen friend from England and want to write to a special magazine which will publish your letter. Write a letter including 3 of the 6 following points.

You have twenty minutes to do this.
• Write about your special interests and hobbies
• Favourite sports
• Mention some of your favourite books
• Mention some of your favourite films
• Write about your age and occupation
• Describe some interesting event in your life

Don’t forget to write introductory and ending words.

Oral Exam A2

The Oral exam includes three parts. In the first part you talk with an examiner, and in the second and the third part - with another candidate. Another candidate becomes your partner, with whom you talk on a appointed by the examiner topic (in part 2), and on your topic (in part 3).

Sample topic for A2 Oral Exam

part 1: getting to know each other - you talk about yoursefl. You've got a list of topics to talk on, but it is not necessary to talk on all topics. The examiner will also question you.

for example:

examiner: Tell me something about yourself! or What languages do you speak?,

part 2: exchanging information - here you are going to receive topics, on which you should talk with your partner. The idea is not only to alk, but to obtain and share as much information as possible, while sticking to the topic at the same time..

for example:

the examiner can invite you to talk with your partner on any of the following topics: your job, your pet, this morning, your friends, last year

part3: consensus finding - you should make a suggestion for a common action to your partner and to give reasons about it.

for example:

You and your partner want to go to the cinema.

Going to the cimena. -> when? why? where? etc.

A2 ENGLISH
The A2-English tests language performance at an elementary level (A2 in the Council of Europe's Common European Framework). It concentrates on the ability to communicate in English in real-life situations which can occur with speakers of English anywhere in the world. The examination is usually taken after approximately 200 hours of teaching.

The examination consists of two sections: written and oral.

The written part consists of the following sub-tests:

Language Elements
Listening Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Writing
The oral test consists of the following sub-tests:

getting to know each other
exchanging information
consensus finding
Marking
The examination is marked centrally in the Examinations Office. The marks given in the oral part of the examination are added to those given for the other components.

Marks
The candidate is given a results sheets with the scores in the written and in the oral parts of the test.

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