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Key Facts: DELE A2 Exam

DELE A2 is awarded by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of Spain's Ministry of Education and certifies CEFR A2 (elementary) Spanish proficiency.

The DELE A2 has four sections worth 25 points each, for a maximum total of 100 points, graded as Pass or Fail.

Candidates must score at least 30 out of 50 in each of the two score groups (Reading+Writing; Listening+Speaking) to receive an overall Pass.

The Reading Comprehension section contains 25 multiple-choice and matching items across 4 tasks and lasts 60 minutes.

The Listening Comprehension section contains 25 items across 4 tasks and lasts 40 minutes; each audio recording is heard twice.

The DELE A2 certificate has no expiry date and is recognized internationally as a permanent official proof of Spanish language ability.

Under Ley 19/2015, most applicants for Spanish nationality by residence must pass DELE A2 or higher plus the CCSE civics test.

The official 2026 DELE A2 fee is €138 in Spain and US$130 in the United States (Instituto Cervantes price table).

DELE A2 is the Instituto Cervantes official CEFR A2 Spanish proficiency certificate, comprising four sections (reading, listening, writing, oral) graded Pass/Fail with no expiry date.

Sample DELE A2 Practice Questions

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1Lea este aviso en un tablón de anuncios: "ATENCIÓN: La biblioteca cierra a las 20:00 horas todos los días. Los sábados y domingos cierra a las 14:00 horas." Según el aviso, la biblioteca cierra más temprano...

A.los fines de semana que entre semana.

B.entre semana que los fines de semana.

C.solo los domingos.

D.solo los sábados.

Explanation: The notice states the library closes at 20:00 on weekdays but at 14:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. 14:00 is earlier than 20:00, so the library closes earlier on weekends (fines de semana) than on weekdays (entre semana).

2Lea este mensaje: "Hola Ana, te escribo para decirte que esta tarde no puedo quedar contigo. Tengo que ir al médico con mi madre. ¿Podemos vernos el jueves por la mañana? Besos, Laura." ¿Por qué no puede quedar Laura esta tarde?

A.Porque tiene que acompañar a su madre al médico.

B.Porque tiene una reunión de trabajo.

C.Porque está enferma y va al médico.

D.Porque tiene clase el jueves por la mañana.

Explanation: Laura's message clearly states 'tengo que ir al médico con mi madre' — she has to go to the doctor with (accompanying) her mother. The preposition 'con' indicates she goes together with her mother, not that she herself is the patient.

3Lea este anuncio: "SE VENDE piso de 90 m² en el centro de la ciudad. Tiene tres habitaciones, dos baños y garaje. Muy cerca del metro. Precio: 250.000 euros. Llamar al 645 23 45 67." ¿Qué tiene el piso?

A.Dos habitaciones y un baño.

B.Tres habitaciones y un baño.

C.Cuatro habitaciones y dos baños.

D.Tres habitaciones, dos baños y garaje.

Explanation: The advertisement explicitly lists the features: 'tres habitaciones, dos baños y garaje' — three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a garage. All three details must be correctly combined.

4Lea este cartel: "FARMACIA DE GUARDIA — Esta farmacia permanece abierta las 24 horas del día. Servicio de urgencias disponible toda la noche." Esta farmacia...

A.cierra por la noche.

B.solo abre los fines de semana.

C.abre solo de día.

D.está abierta en todo momento.

Explanation: 'Las 24 horas del día' means 24 hours a day, every day. A 'farmacia de guardia' is an on-call pharmacy that stays open continuously — it is open at all times (en todo momento).

5Lea este correo electrónico: "Estimada señora García, le escribo para confirmar su reserva en el Hotel Central para los días 15 y 16 de agosto. Su habitación es doble con desayuno incluido. Si necesita más información, llámenos al 91 234 56 78. Atentamente, Recepción." ¿Qué tipo de habitación ha reservado la señora García?

A.Doble con desayuno.

B.Individual sin desayuno.

C.Individual con desayuno.

D.Doble sin desayuno.

Explanation: The email states 'su habitación es doble con desayuno incluido' — a double room with breakfast included. Both details (room type and meal plan) are explicitly stated in the text.

6Lea este texto sobre Marta: "Marta trabaja en una empresa de tecnología. Empieza a trabajar a las nueve de la mañana y termina a las seis de la tarde. Come en la cafetería de la empresa con sus compañeros. Los fines de semana, le gusta salir a cenar con su familia o ver películas en casa." ¿Dónde come Marta los días de trabajo?

A.En casa con su familia.

B.En un restaurante cerca de la empresa.

C.En casa sola.

D.En la cafetería de su empresa.

Explanation: The text says 'Come en la cafetería de la empresa con sus compañeros' — she eats in the company cafeteria with her colleagues on workdays.

7Lea este anuncio: "CLASES DE GUITARRA — Profesor titulado da clases individuales a domicilio. Todos los niveles. Horario flexible. Precio: 20 euros/hora. Contacto: guitarras@email.com" El profesor de guitarra...

A.da clases solo a principiantes.

B.da clases en su estudio.

C.cobra 20 euros por mes.

D.va a la casa del alumno para dar las clases.

Explanation: 'A domicilio' means at the student's home — the teacher travels to the student's house to give lessons. This is the key information in the advertisement.

8Lea este texto: "El mercado central de la ciudad abre de lunes a sábado. Los lunes y martes abre por la mañana solamente, de 9:00 a 14:00. De miércoles a sábado, abre todo el día: de 9:00 a 14:00 y de 17:00 a 20:00. Los domingos está cerrado." El miércoles, ¿a qué hora abre el mercado por la tarde?

A.A las 14:00.

B.A las 9:00.

C.A las 20:00.

D.A las 17:00.

Explanation: On Wednesday to Saturday, the market opens all day with two shifts: 9:00-14:00 in the morning and 17:00-20:00 in the afternoon. The afternoon opening time is 17:00.

9Lea este texto: "Carlos llegó tarde al trabajo esta mañana porque perdió el autobús. Normalmente tarda veinte minutos en llegar desde su casa, pero hoy tardó casi una hora porque tuvo que esperar el siguiente autobús y después hubo mucho tráfico." ¿Por qué tardó tanto Carlos hoy?

A.Porque perdió el autobús y había mucho tráfico.

B.Porque vive muy lejos del trabajo.

C.Porque normalmente va en coche.

D.Porque el autobús llegó tarde.

Explanation: The text gives two reasons for Carlos's delay: he missed the bus ('perdió el autobús') and had to wait for the next one, and then there was a lot of traffic ('hubo mucho tráfico'). Both causes are mentioned together.

10Lea estos anuncios de un tablón de un instituto. ¿Cuál es el mejor anuncio para una persona que quiere aprender a bailar?

A."Clases de salsa y bachata. Principiantes y avanzados. Martes y jueves a las 19:00. Aula 12. Precio: 30 euros al mes."

B."Clases de yoga los lunes y miércoles de 18:00 a 19:30. Para todos los niveles. Sala de deporte, planta baja."

C."Se busca compañero para estudiar inglés. Soy hispanohablante y quiero practicar conversación. WhatsApp: 612 345 678."

D."Vendo bicicleta de montaña en buen estado. 150 euros. Llamar al 623 456 789."

Explanation: Option B advertises dance classes (salsa and bachata) for both beginners and advanced students. This directly matches the need of someone who wants to learn to dance.

About the DELE A2 Exam

The DELE A2 (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera, level A2) is an internationally recognized official certificate of Spanish-language proficiency at CEFR A2 (elementary) level, awarded by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish government. Passing it certifies that the candidate can understand and use frequently encountered everyday phrases and expressions relating to personal information, family, shopping, local geography, and employment. The exam consists of four sections: Reading Comprehension (25 multiple-choice and matching items, 60 minutes), Listening Comprehension (25 items, 40 minutes), Written Expression (2 open tasks, 45 minutes), and Oral Expression (3 tasks, 12 minutes plus 12 minutes preparation). Scoring is Pass or Fail based on performance across two paired groups: Group 1 combines Reading and Writing scores, and Group 2 combines Listening and Speaking scores — each group requires a minimum of 30 out of 50 points. The certificate carries no expiry date and is valid indefinitely worldwide. In Spain, DELE A2 or higher is required for Spanish nationality applications by residency. The 2026 exam is offered multiple times per year, with sittings in February, April, May, October and November.

Exam sponsor: Instituto Cervantes, on behalf of Spain's Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

50 questions

Time Limit

Approximately 2 hours 25 minutes total for written sections. Reading: 60 minutes; Listening: 40 minutes; Writing: 45 minutes. Oral exam: 12 minutes (plus 12 minutes preparation), often on a separate day.

Passing Score

Pass/Fail. Candidates must score at least 30 points in each group (Group 1: Reading + Writing; Group 2: Listening + Speaking) out of 50 available, for a total of 60/100 overall. No individual prueba minimum.

Exam / Certification Fees

€138 in Spain and US$130 in the United States (official 2026 Instituto Cervantes price table); CAD 175 in Canada. Fees differ by country.

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Official sources

Instituto Cervantes, on behalf of Spain's Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports: official exam information

Our practice resources: topics covered

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Reading Comprehension

4 tasks (25 items): a personal letter or email with 5 questions, eight short public texts with 8 questions, six statements matched to three texts, and a 375–425-word narrative text with 6 questions.

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Listening Comprehension

4 tasks (25 items): six short conversations with picture options (6 items), six radio extracts (6 items), one conversation with statements about the man, the woman or neither (6 items), and seven short messages matched to statements (7 items). Each audio heard twice.

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Written Expression and Interaction

2 open tasks (not MCQ): a 60–70-word reply to a short personal message, and a 70–80-word composition on one of two options (personal life, or a biography or story from photos or data).

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Oral Expression and Interaction

3 open tasks (not MCQ): 12-minute oral exam after 12 minutes of preparation — a prepared presentation, a photo description, and a simulated conversation with the examiner linked to the photo.

Preparing for the DELE A2 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Pass/Fail. Candidates must score at least 30 points in each group (Group 1: Reading + Writing; Group 2: Listening + Speaking) out of 50 available, for a total of 60/100 overall. No individual prueba minimum.
Exam length: 50 questions
Time limit: Approximately 2 hours 25 minutes total for written sections. Reading: 60 minutes; Listening: 40 minutes; Writing: 45 minutes. Oral exam: 12 minutes (plus 12 minutes preparation), often on a separate day.
Exam / certification fees: €138 in Spain and US$130 in the United States (official 2026 Instituto Cervantes price table); CAD 175 in Canada. Fees differ by country. Official sources

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DELE A2: Suggested Study Strategy

1Read the questions before the listening audio begins — this helps you know what information to listen for and reduces surprise during the recording.

2Practise all four reading task types separately: a personal letter or email with five questions, eight short texts with one question each, matching six statements to three texts, and a long narrative text with six questions. Each requires a different reading strategy.

3Expand your A2 vocabulary around the exam themes: daily routines, shopping, health, travel, housing, work, food, weather, and leisure. These topics appear across all sections.

4For the preterite-vs-imperfect grammar contrast, remember the rule: preterite for single completed past events (ayer fui), imperfect for habitual past actions (cuando era pequeño, iba).

5Use the official Instituto Cervantes sample exam (modelo de examen) and audio transcripts freely available on the examenes.cervantes.es website — these are the most authentic preparation materials available.

6Build speed on Reading Tarea 3 by underlining the key need in each statement and finding the one text that satisfies it, so you keep enough time for the long Tarea 4 narrative text.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DELE A2 and who administers it?

The DELE A2 is an official Spanish-language proficiency certificate at CEFR A2 (elementary) level, administered by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of Spain's Ministry of Education. It certifies that the holder can understand and use everyday Spanish phrases related to personal, family, and social situations.

How is the DELE A2 scored and what is the pass mark?

The DELE A2 is graded Pass or Fail with a maximum of 100 points. Scores are grouped: Group 1 (Reading 25 pts + Writing 25 pts = 50 pts) and Group 2 (Listening 25 pts + Speaking 25 pts = 50 pts). Candidates must score at least 30 points in each group to pass overall.

How many sections does the DELE A2 have?

The DELE A2 has four sections: Prueba 1 (Reading Comprehension, 60 minutes, 25 items), Prueba 2 (Listening Comprehension, 40 minutes, 25 items), Prueba 3 (Written Expression, 45 minutes, 2 tasks), and Prueba 4 (Oral Expression, 12 minutes plus 12 minutes preparation). Only Pruebas 1 and 2 contain multiple-choice items.

Does the DELE A2 certificate expire?

No — the DELE A2 certificate has no expiry date and is valid indefinitely. Once awarded, it remains an official proof of Spanish proficiency for life, including for Spanish nationality applications.

When can I take the DELE A2 exam in 2026?

The 2026 DELE A2 dates are February 13, April 17, May 23, October 17 and November 13. Registration closes five to seven weeks before each date (for example, September 30, 2026 for the November 13 sitting). Exact availability varies by examination center.

How much does the DELE A2 cost?

The official 2026 Instituto Cervantes price table lists DELE A2 at €138 in Spain, US$130 in the United States and CAD 175 in Canada. Fees vary by country, so check the official price table or your exam center.