--- title: "Goethe A2 Writing: Message & Forum Post (Example)" description: "Writing (Schreiben) in the Goethe-Zertifikat A2: write a short message (Part 1) and a forum post (Part 2). Structure, useful phrases, examples and grading." canonical: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2/writing" url: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2/writing.md" locale: "en" provider: "Goethe" level: "A2" alternates: de: "https://prepliq.com/de/modelltest/goethe-zertifikat-deutsch-a2/schreiben.md" en: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2/writing.md" fr: "https://prepliq.com/fr/examen-blanc/goethe-zertifikat-allemand-a2/expression-ecrite.md" it: "https://prepliq.com/it/simulazione-esame/goethe-zertifikat-tedesco-a2/scrittura.md" es: "https://prepliq.com/es/modelo-de-examen/goethe-zertifikat-aleman-a2/escritura.md" --- # Goethe-Zertifikat A2 – Writing (Schreiben) > Writing (Schreiben) in the Goethe-Zertifikat A2: write a short message (Part 1) and a forum post (Part 2). Structure, useful phrases, examples and grading. ## Key takeaways - Writing has 2 parts: a short message and a forum post. - In both parts you cover the given guide points – cover them all. - You have around 30 minutes for the Writing module. Writing is the module of the Goethe-Zertifikat A2 exam where you produce text yourself. It has two parts: in Part 1 you write a short personal message (e.g. a text or email to a friend), in Part 2 you write a short forum post or comment on a topic. You have around 30 minutes for it. In Part 1 you respond to a situation and cover the given guide points – one to two sentences each is enough. A greeting, a sign-off and simple, clear sentences matter. In Part 2 you comment on a topic (e.g. in a forum) and give your opinion or experience. You’re graded on whether you complete the task (all guide points covered?), whether your text is clearly structured and whether the language is understandable. Perfect grammar isn’t needed at A2 – what matters more is that you’re understood and all points appear. - Parts: 2 - Tasks: 2 - Points: 20 - Time: 30 min - to pass: ~60 % - Difficulty: easy (2/5) ## The parts at a glance - [Part 1 – Message](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2/writing/part-1) — Message · Writing a short message · 1 Tasks · 10 Points. In Part 1 you write a short personal message for a situation with guide points. Here’s how to build it step by step. - [Part 2 – Forum post](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2/writing/part-2) — Forum post · Writing an opinion · 1 Tasks · 10 Points. In Part 2 you write a short forum post on a topic. Here’s how to give your opinion and cover the guide points. ## Tips & strategy - **Cover all guide points:** In both parts you must address all the given guide points – one to two sentences each is enough. A missing point costs you marks. - **Don’t forget greeting and sign-off:** In Part 1 you start with a greeting (“Hallo …” / “Liebe/r …”) and end with a sign-off. That’s part of the message. - **Choose the right register:** In Part 1 you usually write informally (du, Hallo). In Part 2 (forum) you write a bit more neutrally, but still simply. - **Link simple sentences:** Write short, simple sentences and link them with “und”, “aber”, “weil”. Understandable matters more than complicated. - **Split your time across both parts:** You have around 30 minutes for both parts. Leave enough time for both and check at the end. - **Check at the end:** Check quickly: do you have all guide points in both parts? In Part 1, greeting and sign-off? Fix obvious errors. ## Useful phrases Learn a fixed set of phrases for both parts: - **Greeting (Part 1)** — Hallo …, / Liebe/r …, - **Opening** — wie geht es dir? / vielen Dank für deine Nachricht. / ich schreibe dir, weil … - **Opinion (Part 2)** — Ich finde … / Meiner Meinung nach … / Ich denke, dass … - **Request & suggestion** — Kannst du bitte …? / Wollen wir …? / Wie wäre es, wenn …? - **Sign-off (Part 1)** — Viele Grüße / Liebe Grüße / Bis bald ## Typical situations The writing tasks are usually these: - **Message (Part 1)** — invitation, arrangement, request or refusal to a friend/family - **Forum post (Part 2)** — give your own opinion or experience on a topic - **Topics** — leisure, travel, home, food, sport, everyday life ## Free practice exercises - [Deutsche Welle – Learn German](https://learngerman.dw.com/de/overview) — Free writing prompts and simple vocabulary at A2 level. - [Nicos Weg A2 (Deutsche Welle)](https://learngerman.dw.com/de/nicos-weg/c-36519709) — Free online course with everyday language and writing prompts at A2 level. ## 1-week study plan - Day 1 – **Learn the format:** Read this guide and look at the official Modellsatz: what do the message and the forum post look like? - Day 2 – **Learn useful phrases:** Learn fixed phrases for greeting, opinion, request and sign-off. - Day 3 – **Part 1 – message:** Write short messages for different situations and always cover all guide points. - Day 4 – **Part 2 – forum post:** Write short forum posts on topics and give your opinion with a reason. - Day 5 – **Link sentences:** Practice linking your sentences with “und”, “aber”, “weil”. - Day 6 – **Both parts under time:** Work through both parts in around 30 minutes and check at the end that everything is complete. - Day 7 – **Get feedback:** Have your writing graded – by a teacher or via a Prepliq mock that scores your text automatically. ## Are you ready? - I write a short message with a greeting and sign-off. - I cover all guide points in both parts. - I write a short forum post and give my opinion. - I link simple sentences with “und”, “aber”, “weil”. - I write understandably at A2 level. ## Frequently asked questions ### How many parts does Goethe A2 writing have? Two parts: Part 1 (write a short personal message) and Part 2 (write a short forum post or comment on a topic). ### How much do I have to write? Short texts – in each part you cover the given guide points with one to two sentences each. What matters is that all points appear. ### How much time do I have for writing? The Writing module lasts around 30 minutes for both parts. ### How is writing graded? You’re graded on whether you complete the task (all guide points), whether your text is clearly structured and whether the language is understandable. There are 20 points in total (10 per part). ### Does my grammar have to be perfect? No. At A2 what counts is that you’re understood and that you cover all guide points. Write simple, clear sentences. ### What’s the best way to practice writing? Write short messages and forum posts on various topics and have them graded. At Prepliq a mock exam scores your text automatically – because the PDF answer key does not cover writing. ## Ready for the exam? [Practice this part on Prepliq](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2?action=start§ionId=Written%20Expression) ## Other exam parts - [Lesen](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2/reading) - [Hören](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2/listening) - [Sprechen](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2/speaking) [Goethe-Zertifikat A2 – Writing (Schreiben)](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2/writing)