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telc German A2 · Lesen
Ad matchingComparing ads

telc A2 Reading (Leseverstehen) Part 2 – Ads

In Part 2 you read situations and ads and find the matching ad for each situation. Here’s how to compare reliably.

As of 2026 · Built to the official exam format

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Key takeaways

  • You read situations and ads and find the matching ad for each situation.
  • Check that the ad really fits the situation – not just one matching word.

On this page

  1. 01What this part tests
  2. 02How to approach it
  3. 03Example task with answer
  4. 04Practice: test yourself
  5. 05Common mistakes
  6. 06Tips
  7. 07Frequently asked questions
  8. 08Other parts
  9. 09Useful resources

What this part tests

Part 2 tests whether you can find the matching information in short ads. You read five situations and several ads and look for the matching ad for each situation. Sometimes no ad fits.

It’s about comparing carefully: does the ad really fit the need of the situation? Watch for details like place, time, price or offer. Even one detail can rule out an ad.

The difficulty: an ad often picks up a word from the situation but doesn’t really fit. So check all the conditions. Every correct match scores points; wrong answers are not penalized.

What you practice:Reading adsComparing detailsMaking the right choice

How to approach it

  1. 1

    Read the situation and underline the need (e.g. “by the sea”, “cheap”).

  2. 2

    Read the ads and compare them with the need.

  3. 3

    Check that all the conditions really fit – not just one matching word.

  4. 4

    Choose the ad that fits the situation exactly.

  5. 5

    Transfer your answers to the answer sheet in good time.

Example task with answer

A short example in the same format: which ad fits the situation?

Situation & Anzeigen

Situation: Sie möchten am Abend einen Deutschkurs besuchen. Anzeige a: „Sprachschule Aktiv – Deutschkurse am Vormittag, montags bis freitags." Anzeige b: „Volkshochschule – Deutsch am Abend, dienstags und donnerstags von 18 bis 20 Uhr."

Which ad fits? (a) Ad a · (b) Ad b

Answer: b

Why? You want a course “am Abend” (in the evening). Ad b is “Deutsch am Abend, von 18 bis 20 Uhr”. Ad a is in the morning and doesn’t fit.

Practice: test yourself

Situation: Sie suchen für das Wochenende ein günstiges Hotel am Meer. Anzeige a: „Hotel Strandblick – direkt am Meer, günstige Wochenendangebote." Anzeige b: „Hotel Bergblick – ruhige Lage in den Bergen, ideal zum Wandern."

Which ad fits?

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Common mistakes

1
Falling for one word

A shared word doesn’t make the ad right. Check all the conditions.

2
Overlooking a detail

Place, time or price can rule out an ad. Read carefully.

3
Not reading the situation first

Read the situation first, then the ads – that way you compare purposefully.

4
Leaving boxes blank

No answer means a guaranteed zero. Guess if you have to.

Tips

  • Underline the exact need in each situation before you read the ads.
  • Watch for time, place and price – that’s often where the choice is decided.
  • Read the ads fully before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

How many tasks does reading Part 2 have?

Five. For each of five situations you look for the matching ad.

How do I tell two ads apart?

Check the details: place, time, price or offer. Often a single criterion decides whether an ad fits.

Are wrong answers penalized?

No. There is no penalty – decide on every task.

What’s the best way to practice Part 2?

Read ads and practice comparing them with a situation. With a Prepliq mock you get the correct choice explained after each task.

Other parts

Part 1 – Short letters (T/F)Part 3 – Notices (T/F)

Useful resources

telc German A2 word list – learn for free

Learn 500+ of the most important telc German A2 words interactively with flashcards.

Official telc German A2 practice test (PDF)

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