--- title: "Goethe A2 Listening: Exercises with Answers & Tips" description: "Listening (Hören) in the Goethe-Zertifikat A2: all 4 parts explained – announcements, a radio show, a conversation and an interview. Format, points, strategy and exercises." canonical: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2/listening" url: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2/listening.md" locale: "en" provider: "Goethe" level: "A2" alternates: de: "https://prepliq.com/de/modelltest/goethe-zertifikat-deutsch-a2/hoeren.md" en: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2/listening.md" fr: "https://prepliq.com/fr/examen-blanc/goethe-zertifikat-allemand-a2/comprehension-orale.md" it: "https://prepliq.com/it/simulazione-esame/goethe-zertifikat-tedesco-a2/ascolto.md" es: "https://prepliq.com/es/modelo-de-examen/goethe-zertifikat-aleman-a2/comprension-oral.md" --- # Goethe-Zertifikat A2 – Listening (Hören) > Listening (Hören) in the Goethe-Zertifikat A2: all 4 parts explained – announcements, a radio show, a conversation and an interview. Format, points, strategy and exercises. ## Key takeaways - Listening has 4 parts with 20 tasks in total. - Parts 1 and 3 are multiple choice, Parts 2 and 4 are true/false. - You hear some texts twice – plan around 30 minutes. Listening is one of the four modules of the Goethe-Zertifikat A2 exam. You hear different everyday texts – announcements and messages, a radio show, a conversation and an interview – and solve tasks about them. In total that’s 20 tasks in four parts. You have around 30 minutes for it. At its core it’s about understanding simple information: who speaks, what happened, when and where? You don’t have to understand every word, just recognize the important information. You hear some texts twice, others only once. The four parts call for different listening styles: in Part 1 you hear short announcements and choose from three answers, in Part 2 you decide true/false on a radio show, in Part 3 you hear a conversation and choose from three answers, in Part 4 you decide true/false on an interview. Always read the tasks beforehand. - Parts: 4 - Tasks: 20 - Points: 20 - Time: 30 min - to pass: ~60 % - Difficulty: easy (2/5) ## The parts at a glance - [Part 1 – Announcements (MC)](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2/listening/part-1) — Multiple choice · Understanding announcements · 5 Tasks · 5 Points. In Part 1 you hear five short announcements or messages. For each you choose from three answers. Here’s how to find the right one. - [Part 2 – Radio show (T/F)](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2/listening/part-2) — True/False · Understanding a radio show · 5 Tasks · 5 Points. In Part 2 you hear a short radio show and decide for each statement between true and false. Here’s how to find the information. - [Part 3 – Conversation (MC)](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2/listening/part-3) — Multiple choice · Understanding conversations · 5 Tasks · 5 Points. In Part 3 you hear an everyday conversation and answer multiple-choice questions. Here’s how to follow the conversation reliably. - [Part 4 – Interview (T/F)](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2/listening/part-4) — True/False · Understanding an interview · 5 Tasks · 5 Points. In Part 4 you hear an interview and decide for each statement between true and false. Here’s how to grasp what the person says. ## Tips & strategy - **Read the tasks before you listen:** Before each part you have time to read the tasks. Use it: mark key words so you can listen out for them purposefully. - **Listen for the meaning, not the words:** The correct answer depends on the meaning. The audio often says the same thing in different words from the task. - **Adapt your listening style per part:** Parts 1 and 3 are multiple choice, Parts 2 and 4 are true/false. Prepare for the task type in each part. - **Use the second listening:** If a text is played twice, use the second time to check your answers and fill in any gaps. - **Never leave a box blank:** There is no penalty for wrong answers. When unsure, decide on an answer. - **Transfer to the answer sheet:** Only the answer sheet is graded. Transfer your answers in good time, ideally after each part. ## Common listening situations In the listening part you’ll meet typical A2 audio texts: - **Announcements & messages** — public announcements, voicemail messages (Part 1). - **Radio shows** — short pieces on a topic (Part 2). - **Conversations** — everyday conversations between two people (Part 3). - **Interviews** — one person is asked about a topic (Part 4). ## Common topics The audio texts revolve around everyday topics. Prepare vocabulary for them: - **Work & appointments** — job, arrangement, time of day - **Shopping & travel** — shop, offers, train, hotel - **Leisure & health** — hobbies, sport, doctor - **Home & family** — flat, family, everyday life ## Free practice exercises - [Deutsche Welle – Learn German](https://learngerman.dw.com/de/overview) — Free, simple listening texts with audio at A2 level for daily practice. - [Nicos Weg A2 (Deutsche Welle)](https://learngerman.dw.com/de/nicos-weg/c-36519709) — Free online course with videos and listening exercises at A2 level. ## 1-week study plan - Day 1 – **Learn the format:** Read this guide and do a first listening practice test with the official Modellsatz – without pressure, just to understand the structure. - Day 2 – **Part 1 – announcements:** Practice short announcements and messages and choosing from three answers (a/b/c). - Day 3 – **Part 2 – radio show:** Practice listening to a short radio show and deciding true/false. - Day 4 – **Part 3 – conversation:** Practice listening to a conversation and choosing from three answers. - Day 5 – **Part 4 – interview:** Practice listening to an interview and deciding true/false. - Day 6 – **Full listening part under time:** Work through all four parts with audio in one go and transfer your answers to an answer sheet. - Day 7 – **Analyze your mistakes:** Listen again to the spots where you went wrong: what did you miss? Review your weakest part specifically. ## Are you ready? - I understand short announcements and messages. - I confidently decide true/false on a radio show. - I understand an everyday conversation between two people. - I understand an interview and recognize the person’s stance. - I recognize paraphrases – the same statement in different words. - I can manage all 20 tasks at listening pace. ## Frequently asked questions ### How many parts does Goethe A2 listening have? Four parts with 20 tasks in total: Part 1 (announcements, multiple choice, 5), Part 2 (radio show, true/false, 5), Part 3 (conversation, multiple choice, 5) and Part 4 (interview, true/false, 5). ### How often do I hear the texts? You hear some texts twice, others only once. On a second listening, check your answers. ### How much time do I have for listening? The Listening module lasts around 30 minutes. In the Goethe-Zertifikat A2, each module is timed separately. ### How are the tasks structured? Parts 1 and 3 are multiple choice (three answers), Parts 2 and 4 are true/false. You mark your answers on the answer sheet. ### Where do I find the audio texts (audio/MP3)? The audio files belong to the official Goethe-Institut Modellsatz. We don’t host any audio – use the official Modellsatz or practice listening with a Prepliq mock exam. ### What’s the best way to practice listening? Listen to short, simple German audio every day and practice the different task types. At Prepliq you practice listening with realistic mock exams and get instant scoring. ## Ready for the exam? [Practice this part on Prepliq](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2?action=start§ionId=Listening%20Comprehension) ## Other exam parts - [Lesen](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2/reading) - [Schreiben](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2/writing) - [Sprechen](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2/speaking) [Goethe-Zertifikat A2 – Listening (Hören)](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2/listening)