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Choose the correct form of the verb 'jít' (to go on foot): 'Každý den ___ do školy pěšky.' (I go to school on foot every day.) (Grammar: present tense of motion verbs)

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Key Facts: Czech A2 Exam

The Czech A2 certificate from ÚJOP/Charles University is the minimum language requirement for a Czech long-term residence permit for family reunification. It covers CEFR A2 reading, listening, writing, and speaking and is graded Pass/Fail with no expiry date.

Sample Czech A2 Practice Questions

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1Read this notice: 'Obchod je otevřen od pondělí do pátku od 9:00 do 18:00. V sobotu od 9:00 do 13:00. V neděli zavřeno.' When is the shop closed? (Reading: notices)
A.Monday
B.Saturday afternoon
C.Sunday
D.Friday evening
Explanation: The notice states the shop is closed on Sunday ('V neděli zavřeno'). It is open Monday–Friday 9:00–18:00 and Saturday 9:00–13:00. 'Zavřeno' means 'closed' in Czech.
2Read this email: 'Ahoj Petro, přijdeš zítra na oběd? Mám volno od 12:00. Napiš mi. Eva.' What does Eva want to know? (Reading: short emails)
A.Whether Petra can come for lunch tomorrow
B.Whether Petra is free all day
C.What time Petra finishes work
D.Where Petra wants to eat lunch
Explanation: Eva asks 'přijdeš zítra na oběd?' which means 'will you come for lunch tomorrow?' She specifies she is free from 12:00 and asks Petra to write back. The question is specifically about Petra's availability for lunch.
3Read this ad: 'Prodám byt 2+1, 55 m², 3. patro, výtah, balkon, centrum Brna. Cena: 3 500 000 Kč. Tel: 777 123 456.' What type of property is advertised? (Reading: advertisements)
A.A house for rent
B.A flat for sale
C.An office for rent
D.A garage for sale
Explanation: 'Prodám' means 'I will sell' (for sale), and 'byt' means 'flat/apartment'. The ad describes a 2+1 flat (two rooms plus kitchen) of 55 m² on the 3rd floor with a lift and balcony in Brno city centre.
4Read this form field label: 'Datum narození:' followed by a blank. What information should be written in the blank? (Reading: simple forms)
A.The applicant's address
B.The applicant's date of birth
C.The applicant's nationality
D.The applicant's phone number
Explanation: 'Datum narození' literally means 'date of birth' in Czech. 'Datum' = date, 'narození' = birth (from 'narodit se' = to be born). This is a standard form field found on Czech official documents.
5Read this short news item: 'V pondělí ráno bylo v Praze silné dopravní. Mnoho lidí přijelo do práce pozdě.' What happened on Monday morning in Prague? (Reading: short news)
A.There was heavy traffic
B.There was a large concert
C.Many people went on holiday
D.Public transport stopped working
Explanation: 'Silné dopravní' (with the implied 'komplikace' or 'zácpy') means heavy traffic congestion. 'Mnoho lidí přijelo do práce pozdě' means many people arrived at work late as a result of the traffic.
6Read this notice: 'Upozornění: Výtah je od 8. do 12. června mimo provoz. Prosíme o trpělivost.' What is out of service? (Reading: notices)
A.The car park
B.The lift
C.The heating system
D.The internet connection
Explanation: 'Výtah' means 'lift' (elevator) in Czech. 'Mimo provoz' means 'out of service'. The notice apologises for the inconvenience and gives the dates 8–12 June during which the lift will not operate.
7Read this email: 'Dobrý den, posílám Vám fakturu za nájem za měsíc květen. Částka je 12 000 Kč. Prosím o platbu do 15. května. S pozdravem, Jan Novák.' What is the email about? (Reading: short emails)
A.A job application
B.A rent invoice
C.A medical appointment
D.A grocery order
Explanation: 'Faktura za nájem' means 'invoice for rent'. 'Částka' means 'amount/sum', and the email requests payment of 12,000 CZK by 15 May. This is a standard rental payment notification.
8Read this sign: 'Vstup zakázán. Pouze pro zaměstnance.' Who is allowed to enter? (Reading: notices/signs)
A.Everyone
B.Only employees
C.Only customers
D.Only children
Explanation: 'Vstup zakázán' means 'entry forbidden/no entry', and 'pouze pro zaměstnance' means 'only for employees'. This is a common workplace or restricted-area sign in Czech.
9Read this ad: 'Hledáme prodavačku/prodavače do obchodu s potravinami. Pracovní doba: Po–Pá 7:00–15:00. Nástup ihned. Kontakt: 603 456 789.' What kind of work is offered? (Reading: advertisements)
A.A delivery driver job
B.A shop assistant job in a food store
C.A cook in a restaurant
D.An office administrator role
Explanation: 'Prodavačka/prodavač' means 'shop assistant' (female/male). 'Obchod s potravinami' means 'food store/grocery shop'. The ad seeks a shop assistant working Monday–Friday 7:00–15:00 with immediate start.
10Read this notice: 'Knihovna bude v pátek 6. června uzavřena z důvodu inventury. Omlouváme se za případné potíže.' Why is the library closed on Friday? (Reading: notices)
A.It is a public holiday
B.Because of a stock-take/inventory
C.For renovation work
D.Due to a staff meeting
Explanation: 'Inventura' means 'stock-take' or 'inventory check'. 'Z důvodu inventury' means 'due to inventory/stock-taking'. This is a common reason Czech libraries and shops close temporarily.

About the Czech A2 Exam

The Certifikát z češtiny A2 (Czech Language Certificate, Level A2) is administered by ÚJOP — the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies at Charles University (Univerzita Karlova) in Prague. It certifies Czech language proficiency at CEFR A2 (elementary) level and is the legally required language certificate for applications for a long-term residence permit in the Czech Republic on the grounds of family reunification. The exam has four components: Reading Comprehension (MCQ on short texts, notices, ads, forms), Listening Comprehension (MCQ on dialogues and announcements), Written Expression (short written tasks), and Oral Expression (interaction with an examiner). The certificate has no expiry date under Czech immigration law. Exam sessions are held throughout the year at ÚJOP centres in Prague and other cities.

Questions

40 scored questions

Time Limit

Approximately 90–120 minutes for the full exam; reading and listening MCQ sections together take roughly 60–80 minutes.

Passing Score

Pass/Fail. Minimum passing thresholds per section as set by ÚJOP (Charles University). No expiry date on the certificate for immigration purposes.

Exam Fee

Approximately 2,500–3,500 CZK per sitting (fee varies by session; see ujop.cuni.cz/CCE for current pricing). (Charles University (Univerzita Karlova) — ÚJOP)

Czech A2 Exam Content Outline

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Reading Comprehension

MCQ on short everyday texts: emails, notices, ads, forms, and simple news items at CEFR A2 level.

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Listening Comprehension

MCQ on dialogues and announcements about daily life, shopping, transport, health, and social topics at A2 level.

~25%

Written Expression

Open-response short writing tasks: filling forms, short personal messages, and simple emails (not MCQ).

~25%

Oral Expression

Interaction with an examiner on familiar A2 topics: personal information, family, daily life, and directions (not MCQ).

How to Pass the Czech A2 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Pass/Fail. Minimum passing thresholds per section as set by ÚJOP (Charles University). No expiry date on the certificate for immigration purposes.
  • Exam length: 40 questions
  • Time limit: Approximately 90–120 minutes for the full exam; reading and listening MCQ sections together take roughly 60–80 minutes.
  • Exam fee: Approximately 2,500–3,500 CZK per sitting (fee varies by session; see ujop.cuni.cz/CCE for current pricing).

Keys to Passing

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Czech A2 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practise reading short Czech texts every day — emails, notices, shop signs, and simple news items are the exact formats tested in the reading section.
2Build A2 vocabulary around the core immigration-relevant topics: family, housing, transport, health, work, shopping, and official procedures — these appear in both reading and listening questions.
3Learn the most common Czech grammar patterns at A2 level: accusative and locative cases for frequent nouns, present tense conjugation of all verb types, and basic aspect pairs (imperfective vs. perfective).
4Listen to simple Czech podcasts, Czech for foreigners audio recordings, or Czech Radio's beginners content to train your ear before the listening section.
5Learn Czech numbers and time expressions thoroughly — exam questions regularly test prices, quantities, opening hours, dates, and clock times.
6Practise reading Czech official form field labels (bydliště, datum narození, státní příslušnost, účel pobytu) since these are directly relevant to both the exam and real immigration applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Czech A2 certificate and who requires it?

The Certifikát z češtiny A2 is an official Czech language proficiency certificate at CEFR A2 (elementary) level, administered by ÚJOP at Charles University. It is the legally required language proof for applications for a Czech long-term residence permit for family reunification (sloučení rodiny) under Czech immigration law.

Who administers the Czech A2 language exam?

The Czech A2 exam is administered by ÚJOP (Ústav jazykové a odborné přípravy Univerzity Karlovy) — the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies at Charles University (Univerzita Karlova) in Prague. More information is available at ujop.cuni.cz/CCE.

What sections does the Czech A2 exam have?

The Czech A2 exam has four sections: Reading Comprehension (MCQ on short texts, notices, emails, and forms), Listening Comprehension (MCQ on dialogues and announcements), Written Expression (short open-response writing tasks), and Oral Expression (interaction with an examiner on everyday topics).

Does the Czech A2 certificate expire?

No. The Czech A2 certificate issued by ÚJOP/Charles University has no expiry date for immigration purposes under Czech law. Once awarded, it remains valid as proof of language proficiency for residence permit applications.

Do I need the Czech A2 for all types of Czech residence permits?

The Czech A2 language certificate is specifically required for long-term residence permit applications based on family reunification (sloučení rodiny). Other permit types may have different or no language requirements. Czech citizenship applications require a higher level (B1). Always check current requirements with the Czech Ministry of the Interior (mvcr.cz).

How much does the Czech A2 exam cost and where can I take it?

The exam fee is approximately 2,500–3,500 CZK per sitting, though fees vary by session. The exam is offered at ÚJOP examination centres in Prague and other Czech cities throughout the year. Current fee and session information is published at ujop.cuni.cz/CCE.