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Επιλέξτε τη σωστή μορφή: «Έχω ___ ελληνικά για δύο χρόνια.» (Choose the correct form: 'I have been studying Greek for two years.')

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Key Facts: Ellinomatheia A2 Exam

The Ellinomatheia A2 certifies elementary Modern Greek at CEFR A2 for everyday communication — work, travel, social life — through reading, listening, grammar, writing, and speaking.

Sample Ellinomatheia A2 Practice Questions

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1Διαβάστε την αγγελία: «Πωλείται διαμέρισμα 70 τ.μ., 2 υπνοδωμάτια, κοντά στο μετρό. Τιμή: 120.000€. Τηλ: 210-5556789.» Τι πωλείται; (Read the ad: 'For sale: 70 sq.m. apartment, 2 bedrooms, near the metro. Price: 120,000€. Tel: 210-5556789.' What is for sale?)
A.Ένα αυτοκίνητο (A car)
B.Ένα διαμέρισμα (An apartment)
C.Ένα κατάστημα (A shop)
D.Ένα γραφείο (An office)
Explanation: The ad states «Πωλείται διαμέρισμα» (apartment for sale). All details — square metres, bedrooms, proximity to metro — describe residential property. The other options (car, shop, office) do not appear in the text.
2Διαβάστε το μήνυμα: «Γεια Μαρία! Αύριο έχω γιατρό στις 11 το πρωί. Μπορείς να έρθεις μαζί μου; — Άννα». Τι θέλει η Άννα; (Read the message: 'Hi Maria! Tomorrow I have a doctor's appointment at 11 in the morning. Can you come with me? — Anna'. What does Anna want?)
A.Να πάει μόνη της στον γιατρό (To go to the doctor alone)
B.Να ακυρώσει το ραντεβού (To cancel the appointment)
C.Να πάει η Μαρία μαζί της (For Maria to come with her)
D.Να δανειστεί χρήματα (To borrow money)
Explanation: Anna's message explicitly asks «Μπορείς να έρθεις μαζί μου;» (Can you come with me?). She is inviting Maria to accompany her to the doctor's appointment. The other options are not supported by the text.
3Διαβάστε την ανακοίνωση: «Το φαρμακείο είναι ΚΛΕΙΣΤΟ κάθε Κυριακή. Εκτός ανάγκης καλέστε 1434.» Πότε είναι κλειστό το φαρμακείο; (Read the notice: 'The pharmacy is CLOSED every Sunday. In emergencies call 1434.' When is the pharmacy closed?)
A.Κάθε Σάββατο (Every Saturday)
B.Κάθε Κυριακή (Every Sunday)
C.Κάθε βράδυ (Every evening)
D.Κάθε Δευτέρα (Every Monday)
Explanation: The notice clearly states «ΚΛΕΙΣΤΟ κάθε Κυριακή» — the pharmacy is closed every Sunday. The emergency number 1434 covers days when it is shut.
4Διαβάστε το email: «Αγαπητέ κύριε Παπαδόπουλε, Σας γράφω για τη θέση εργασίας που διαφημίσατε. Είμαι 28 χρονών και έχω τρία χρόνια εμπειρία στον τομέα. Με εκτίμηση, Γιώργος Νικολάου». Γιατί γράφει ο Γιώργος; (Read the email: 'Dear Mr. Papadopoulos, I am writing about the job position you advertised. I am 28 years old and have three years of experience in the field. Regards, Giorgos Nikolaou'. Why is Giorgos writing?)
A.Για να κάνει μια παραγγελία (To place an order)
B.Για να κάνει αίτηση για μια δουλειά (To apply for a job)
C.Για να ρωτήσει για κάποιο προϊόν (To ask about a product)
D.Για να παραπονεθεί για μια υπηρεσία (To complain about a service)
Explanation: Giorgos writes about a job position («θέση εργασίας») that was advertised, and mentions his age and experience — classic job application content. He is applying for employment.
5Διαβάστε τον κατάλογο εστιατορίου: «Σαλάτα χωριάτικη: 5€, Μουσακάς: 9€, Ψάρι της ημέρας: 12€, Κρέμα καραμελέ: 4€». Ποιο πιάτο κοστίζει περισσότερο; (Read the restaurant menu: 'Greek salad: 5€, Moussaka: 9€, Fish of the day: 12€, Crème caramel: 4€'. Which dish costs the most?)
A.Ο μουσακάς (Moussaka)
B.Η χωριάτικη σαλάτα (Greek salad)
C.Το ψάρι της ημέρας (Fish of the day)
D.Η κρέμα καραμελέ (Crème caramel)
Explanation: Fish of the day (ψάρι της ημέρας) costs 12€ — the highest price on the menu. Moussaka is 9€, Greek salad 5€, and crème caramel 4€.
6Διαβάστε το δρομολόγιο: «Λεωφορείο 304: Αναχώρηση από Σύνταγμα 08:15, άφιξη στο Πειραιά 09:00». Πόση ώρα διαρκεί το ταξίδι; (Read the timetable: 'Bus 304: Departure from Syntagma 08:15, arrival in Piraeus 09:00'. How long does the journey take?)
A.30 λεπτά (30 minutes)
B.45 λεπτά (45 minutes)
C.1 ώρα (1 hour)
D.1 ώρα και 15 λεπτά (1 hour and 15 minutes)
Explanation: Departure is at 08:15 and arrival is at 09:00. The difference is 45 minutes (08:15 → 09:00 = 45 minutes).
7Διαβάστε την πινακίδα: «ΑΠΑΓΟΡΕΥΕΤΑΙ ΤΟ ΚΑΠΝΙΣΜΑ σε όλους τους χώρους του κτιρίου». Τι απαγορεύεται; (Read the sign: 'SMOKING IS PROHIBITED in all areas of the building'. What is prohibited?)
A.Το φαγητό (Eating)
B.Το τηλέφωνο (Using the phone)
C.Το κάπνισμα (Smoking)
D.Η μουσική (Playing music)
Explanation: The sign says «ΑΠΑΓΟΡΕΥΕΤΑΙ ΤΟ ΚΑΠΝΙΣΜΑ» — smoking is prohibited throughout the building. This is a direct, literal reading comprehension question.
8Διαβάστε το SMS: «Θυμίσου: αύριο Παρασκευή 15 Μαΐου, ραντεβού οδοντίατρος 10:30 πρωί, οδός Σοφοκλέους 8, 2ος όροφος». Πού είναι το ραντεβού; (Read the SMS: 'Reminder: tomorrow Friday 15 May, dentist appointment 10:30 a.m., 8 Sophocleous Street, 2nd floor'. Where is the appointment?)
A.Στο νοσοκομείο (At the hospital)
B.Σε ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στον 1ο όροφο (At a private clinic on the 1st floor)
C.Στην οδό Σοφοκλέους, 2ο όροφο (On Sophocleous Street, 2nd floor)
D.Σε φαρμακείο (At a pharmacy)
Explanation: The SMS specifies the location as «οδός Σοφοκλέους 8, 2ος όροφος» — 8 Sophocleous Street, 2nd floor. A dentist's private practice, not a hospital or pharmacy.
9Διαβάστε την αγγελία: «ΖΗΤΕΙΤΑΙ σερβιτόρος/σερβιτόρα για εστιατόριο στο κέντρο. Απαραίτητη εμπειρία 1 έτους. Αποστολή βιογραφικού: info@estiatorio.gr». Τι ζητεί το εστιατόριο; (Read the ad: 'WANTED: waiter/waitress for restaurant in the city centre. 1 year of experience required. Send CV to: info@estiatorio.gr'. What does the restaurant want?)
A.Να αγοράσει εξοπλισμό (To buy equipment)
B.Να προσλάβει υπάλληλο (To hire an employee)
C.Να κλείσει τραπέζια (To make table reservations)
D.Να αγοράσει τρόφιμα (To buy food supplies)
Explanation: «ΖΗΤΕΙΤΑΙ σερβιτόρος/σερβιτόρα» means the restaurant is looking for (hiring) a waiter or waitress. The CV requirement confirms this is a job recruitment notice.
10Διαβάστε τη σημείωση: «Γεια Κώστα, πήγα στο σούπερ μάρκετ. Χρειαζόμαστε γάλα, ψωμί και αυγά. Θα επιστρέψω σε μία ώρα. — Σοφία». Πού πήγε η Σοφία; (Read the note: 'Hi Kostas, I went to the supermarket. We need milk, bread, and eggs. I will be back in one hour. — Sofia'. Where did Sofia go?)
A.Στη δουλειά (To work)
B.Στο σούπερ μάρκετ (To the supermarket)
C.Στο φαρμακείο (To the pharmacy)
D.Στο σχολείο (To school)
Explanation: Sofia's note explicitly states «πήγα στο σούπερ μάρκετ» (I went to the supermarket). She lists groceries she is buying — milk, bread, and eggs — confirming the location.

About the Ellinomatheia A2 Exam

The Certificate of Attainment in Greek A2 (Pistopoiitiko Ellinomathias Epipedou A2) certifies elementary Modern Greek proficiency at CEFR A2. It is issued by the Centre for the Greek Language (KEG) — the official Greek state body under the Ministry of Education. The A2 exam tests all four skills: reading, listening, writing, and speaking, plus grammar and vocabulary (Use of Language). It is internationally recognised and accepted for work, study, and residency purposes in Greece and Cyprus, including the A2 vocational-purposes variant for migrant workers. The exam is held twice yearly at certified centres worldwide.

Questions

55 scored questions

Time Limit

Reading: ~35 min; Listening: ~30 min; Grammar/Vocabulary: ~25 min; Writing: ~20 min; Speaking: ~12 min.

Passing Score

Minimum score per component required; the Centre for the Greek Language sets component thresholds.

Exam Fee

EUR 90 per sitting (2026); varies by certified examination centre. (Centre for the Greek Language (Kentro Ellinikis Glossas / KEG), Thessaloniki, Greece.)

Ellinomatheia A2 Exam Content Outline

25%

Reading (Katanoisi Graftoú Lógou)

A2 everyday texts — signs, short emails, ads, menus, timetables — MCQ for main idea and key details.

25%

Listening (Katanoisi Proforikóu Lógou)

A2 dialogues and short announcements — MCQ for specific information and gist.

25%

Grammar and Vocabulary (Hrisi tis Glossas)

A2 Greek grammar and everyday vocabulary MCQ: articles, cases, present/past tenses, prepositions.

12.5%

Writing (Paragogi Graftoú Lógou)

Short writing tasks: form, email, or message on familiar everyday topics.

12.5%

Speaking (Paragogi Proforikóu Lógou)

Oral tasks with the examiner: introductions, picture description, short conversation.

How to Pass the Ellinomatheia A2 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum score per component required; the Centre for the Greek Language sets component thresholds.
  • Exam length: 55 questions
  • Time limit: Reading: ~35 min; Listening: ~30 min; Grammar/Vocabulary: ~25 min; Writing: ~20 min; Speaking: ~12 min.
  • Exam fee: EUR 90 per sitting (2026); varies by certified examination centre.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Ellinomatheia A2 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Download the official sample papers (dígmata exetastikón themáton A2) from greek-language.gr/certification/node/12.html — there are two full series (A and B) covering all skill components; these are the closest materials to actual exam tasks.
2Master Greek articles across three genders and three key cases: nominative (ο/η/το), accusative (τον/την/το), and genitive (του/της/του) — articles are tested in nearly every reading, grammar, and vocabulary question at A2.
3Learn the most common 300 A2 vocabulary words by topic: food and restaurants (εστιατόριο, παραγγελία, λογαριασμός), transport (λεωφορείο, σταθμός, εισιτήριο), health (γιατρός, φαρμακείο, πονάω), work (δουλειά, εργοδότης, μισθός), and daily routine (ξυπνάω, πηγαίνω, επιστρέφω).
4Practise the aorist tense (αόριστος) of high-frequency verbs: πήγα (I went), ήρθα (I came), είδα (I saw), έφαγα (I ate), μίλησα (I spoke), αγόρασα (I bought), έγραψα (I wrote) — past events appear in most A2 reading and listening texts.
5For listening, train on short Greek dialogues at natural A2 pace — key topics are shopping transactions, asking for information, making appointments, and short phone calls. Focus on numbers, prices, times, and locations as they are frequently tested details.
6Use Greek script from day one — the exam is entirely in Greek script. Practice reading Greek words aloud as you learn vocabulary. A2 texts use simple, high-frequency words; if you know the alphabet and 300 core words, you can decode most A2 reading passages.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ellinomatheia A2 certificate?

The Ellinomatheia A2 (Pistopoiitiko Ellinomathias Epipedou A2) is the official CEFR A2 Modern Greek proficiency certificate issued by the Centre for the Greek Language (KEG). It certifies elementary Greek — the ability to understand simple everyday texts and conversations, communicate in familiar situations, and handle basic practical interactions such as shopping, asking directions, and describing your daily routine.

What are the A2 exam sections?

The Ellinomatheia A2 exam has five components: Reading Comprehension (Katanoisi Graftoú Lógou), Listening Comprehension (Katanoisi Proforikóu Lógou), Use of Language/Grammar-Vocabulary (Hrisi tis Glossas), Written Production (Paragogi Graftoú Lógou), and Oral Production (Paragogi Proforikóu Lógou). MCQ sections are Reading, Listening, and Grammar/Vocabulary.

Is the Ellinomatheia A2 accepted for Greek residency or work?

Yes. The Ellinomatheia A2 is accepted by Greek and Cypriot authorities as proof of elementary Greek language proficiency, including for certain residency and employment purposes. There is also a dedicated A2 variant for vocational purposes (epaggelmatikous skopous) — migrants can use this to satisfy Greek language requirements for work permits. Confirm current requirements with the relevant authority.

How often is the A2 exam offered?

The standard Ellinomatheia A2 is offered once per year, typically in May. The A2 for vocational purposes is offered twice a year (May and October). Exam dates and registration deadlines are published on the Centre for the Greek Language website at greek-language.gr/certification.

What grammar is tested at A2 level?

Key A2 grammar topics include: Greek definite and indefinite articles in all cases (nominative, accusative, genitive); noun declension for common masculine/feminine/neuter nouns; the present tense (enestótas) of common verbs; the aorist tense (aóristos) for simple past narration; basic modal constructions with μπορώ (boró — can/be able); common prepositions with accusative (σε, από, με, για); and negation with δεν and μην.

Where can I take the Ellinomatheia A2 exam?

Ellinomatheia exams are offered at certified examination centres in Greece, Cyprus, and internationally through Greek communities, cultural institutes, and university language departments in many countries. A full list of approved centres is available at greek-language.gr/certification. The Hellenic American Union (HAU) in Athens is a major certified centre.