What is A2 English?
A2 is the elementary CEFR English level. An A2 learner can communicate in simple, routine tasks, describe their background and immediate environment, and handle short social exchanges — using simple sentences about everyday matters.
What you can do at A2
- ✓Talk about your daily routine, work and free time
- ✓Describe your past experiences in simple terms
- ✓Make plans and talk about the future simply
- ✓Handle everyday situations like shopping and travel
- ✓Write short notes, messages and simple emails
Skills at A2
Listening
Understand phrases and common vocabulary about personal and family topics, shopping and work.
Speaking
Communicate in simple, routine tasks and hold short social conversations.
Reading
Read short, simple texts and find specific information in everyday material.
Writing
Write short, connected texts on familiar topics, like a simple email or note.
Grammar & vocabulary at A2
Key grammar
- Present simple vs present continuous
- Past simple (regular and common irregular verbs)
- Going to and will for the future
- Comparatives and superlatives
- Countable and uncountable nouns
- Common modal verbs (can, must, should)
Vocabulary
Around 1,000–1,500 words covering daily life, work, travel, health and simple opinions.
Are you at A2? Quick self-check
If you can confidently do most of these, you are likely around A2.
- □I can describe my daily routine and past weekend
- □I can make simple plans with a friend
- □I can handle a shopping or travel situation
- □I can write a short personal email
How to move from A2 to B1
The fastest way to progress is regular speaking practice with a teacher who corrects you and a clear plan for the grammar and vocabulary of the next level. At B1 (Intermediate), you'll be able to become independent — handle most situations and express opinions.