Goethe A2
Goethe A2 Writing Practice
Master Goethe A2 writing tasks with structured templates for short informal messages, formal emails, connectors, and model answers.
Written and reviewed by DeutschMeister TeamGoethe exam preparation team
Last reviewed: August 2026
Overview of the Goethe A2 Writing Module (Schreiben)
The Schreiben module takes 30 minutes and requires writing two short texts: an informal message (Part 1, approx. 20–30 words) and a formal email or letter (Part 2, approx. 30–40 words), evaluated for a total of 25 points.
Part 1: Writing an Informal Note or SMS (~20–30 Words)
In Part 1, you write a short message to a friend or acquaintance (e.g., explaining why you are late, suggesting an alternative meeting time, or asking them to bring something). You must address all three given bullet points using informal greetings like 'Liebe(r)...'.
Part 2: Drafting a Short Formal Email (~30–40 Words)
Part 2 requires writing a polite formal message to an institution, landlord, course instructor, or customer service team. You must address all three bullet points using formal salutations ('Sehr geehrte(r)...'), formal pronouns ('Sie/Ihnen'), and professional sign-offs.
A2 Connectors and Word Order Rules
Connect your ideas using elementary conjunctions: coordinating conjunctions with position 0 ('und', 'aber', 'oder', 'denn') and subordinating conjunctions that place the verb at the end ('weil', 'dass', 'wenn'). For example: 'Ich kann nicht kommen, weil ich arbeiten muss.'
Standard Greetings and Closings for A2
Master opening and closing conventions: Informal: 'Hallo [Name],' / 'Liebe(r) [Name],' with closing 'Viele Grüße' or 'Liebe Grüße'. Formal: 'Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,' or 'Sehr geehrte(r) Frau/Herr [Name],' with closing 'Mit freundlichen Grüßen'.
Common A2 Writing Mistakes to Eliminate
Frequent mistakes include omitting one of the three bullet points, mixing formal 'Sie' and informal 'du' in the same message, forgetting verb-final position after 'weil' or 'dass', and failing to capitalize all German nouns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I forget one of the three bullet points in Writing?
Omitting a bullet point results in an automatic deduction in task fulfillment. Make sure you write at least one clear, complete sentence addressing each of the three prompt points.
How long should my A2 writing answers be?
For Part 1, aim for 20 to 30 words (about 3 to 4 sentences). For Part 2, aim for 30 to 40 words (about 4 to 5 sentences). Writing slightly more is acceptable, but ensure your sentences remain grammatically correct.
How should I divide my 30 minutes between the two writing tasks?
Spend approximately 12 minutes on Part 1 and 15 minutes on Part 2. Use the remaining 3 minutes to proofread both messages for correct verb positions, noun capitalizations, and matching pronoun endings.
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Last reviewed: August 2026
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