DELE A2: how long it lasts and how many questions
The DELE A2 exam lasts 157 minutes in total (2 h 37 min): 60 reading, 40 listening, 45 writing and 12 speaking, plus 12 minutes of speaking preparation; reading and listening have 25 questions each.
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Length and questions of each test
Each test is worth 25 points. The listening recordings are played twice. In written expression you write about 60–70 and 70–80 words; the oral test lasts 12 minutes after 12 minutes of preparation.
| Test | Time | Tasks | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading comprehension | 60 min | 4 · 25 items | 1 |
| Listening comprehension | 40 min | 4 · 25 items | 2 |
| Written expression and interaction | 45 min | 2 | 1 |
| Oral expression and interaction | 12 min + 12 min preparation | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 157 min |
How many questions DELE A2 has
Reading and listening have 25 questions each: 50 comprehension questions. Written expression has 2 tasks and the oral test has 3 tasks, marked by an examiner.
When each test takes place
The written tests are held on the session day. The oral test is scheduled separately by the centre.
Official source: Instituto Cervantes: DELE exam
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the DELE A2 exam?
157 minutes in total (2 h 37 min), not counting the 12 minutes of preparation for the oral test.
How many questions does the DELE A2 have?
25 reading and 25 listening; plus 2 writing tasks and 3 speaking tasks.
How long is the DELE A2 oral test?
12 minutes, with 12 minutes of preparation before.
What score do I need?
30 out of 50 in each group; each test is worth 25 points.