--- title: "telc A2 Writing: Form & Letter (Example)" description: "Writing (Schreiben) in the telc German A2 exam (Start Deutsch 2): fill in a form (Part 1) and write a short letter (Part 2). Structure, useful phrases and examples." canonical: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a2/writing" url: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a2/writing.md" locale: "en" provider: "TELC" level: "A2" alternates: de: "https://prepliq.com/de/modelltest/telc-deutsch-a2/schreiben.md" en: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a2/writing.md" fr: "https://prepliq.com/fr/examen-blanc/telc-allemand-a2/expression-ecrite.md" it: "https://prepliq.com/it/simulazione-esame/telc-tedesco-a2/scrittura.md" es: "https://prepliq.com/es/modelo-de-examen/telc-aleman-a2/escritura.md" --- # telc German A2 – Writing (Schreiben) > Writing (Schreiben) in the telc German A2 exam (Start Deutsch 2): fill in a form (Part 1) and write a short letter (Part 2). Structure, useful phrases and examples. ## Key takeaways - Writing has 2 parts: fill in a form (5 fields) and write a short letter. - In Part 2 you write a short letter on three guide points – cover all three. - Reading and writing share around 50 minutes – plan about 20 minutes for writing. Writing is the part of the telc A2 exam where you produce text yourself. It has two parts: in Part 1 you fill in a form (five missing pieces of information), in Part 2 you write a short personal letter – for example an invitation, a cancellation or a request. Reading and writing share a block of around 50 minutes; plan about 20 minutes for writing. In Part 1 you read a short text about a person and transfer the information into the form (e.g. name, place of birth, occupation). Here it matters that you write the right information in the right place. In Part 2 you write a short letter about a situation with three guide points. You have to cover all three points – one or two sentences each is enough. What matters is an appropriate salutation, a closing and simple, understandable sentences. Perfect grammar is not necessary. - Parts: 2 - Tasks: 6 - Points: 15 - Time: 20 min - to pass: ~60 % - Difficulty: easy (2/5) ## The parts at a glance - [Part 1 – Form](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a2/writing/part-1) — Form · Transferring details · 5 Tasks · 5 Points. In Part 1 you read a short text about a person and fill in a form. Here’s how to transfer the details correctly. - [Part 2 – Short letter](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a2/writing/part-2) — Letter · Writing a short letter · 1 Tasks · 10 Points. In Part 2 you write a short personal letter about a situation with three guide points. Here’s how to build it step by step. ## Tips & strategy - **Budget time with reading:** Reading and writing share around 50 minutes. Plan about 20 minutes for writing and leave enough time for Part 2. - **Part 1: transfer details exactly:** Read the text carefully and write the right information in the right field. Watch numbers like postcode and phone number. - **Part 2: cover all three guide points:** In the letter you must address all three points – one or two sentences each is enough. A missing point costs you points. - **Don’t forget salutation and closing:** Start with a salutation (“Hallo …” / “Liebe/r …”) and end with a closing (“Viele Grüße”). That’s part of the letter. - **Write simple sentences:** Write short, simple sentences and connect them with “und”, “aber”, “weil”. Understandable is more important than complicated. - **Check at the end:** Quickly check: in Part 1, are all fields filled in? In Part 2, do you have all three guide points, a salutation and a closing? ## Useful phrases for the letter Learn a few fixed phrases – that way you write any A2 letter quickly: - **Salutation** — Hallo …, / Liebe/r …, - **Opening** — wie geht es dir? / vielen Dank für deine Nachricht. / ich schreibe dir, weil … - **Request & suggestion** — Kannst du bitte …? / Wollen wir …? / Hast du am … Zeit? - **Apology & cancellation** — Leider kann ich nicht … / Es tut mir leid, aber … - **Closing** — Viele Grüße / Liebe Grüße / Bis bald ## Typical situations (Part 2) The letter is usually one of these simple situations: - **Invitation** — invite someone or reply - **Arrangement** — suggest or cancel an appointment - **Request** — ask for something (e.g. for help or information) - **Apology** — cancel an appointment and suggest a new one ## 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 an official practice test: what do the form and the letter look like? - Day 2 – **Part 1 – form:** Practice filling in forms: read a short text about a person and transfer the details. - Day 3 – **Learn useful phrases:** Learn fixed phrases for salutation, request, cancellation and closing for the letter. - Day 4 – **Part 2 – short letter:** Write short letters for various situations and always cover all three guide points. - Day 5 – **Practice situations:** Practice various situations: invitation, arrangement, request, cancellation. - Day 6 – **Both parts under time:** Work through the form and letter in around 20 minutes and check at the end that everything is complete. - Day 7 – **Get feedback:** Have your writing assessed – by a teacher or via a Prepliq mock that scores the letter automatically. ## Are you ready? - I transfer information from a text into a form correctly. - I write a short letter with a salutation and closing. - I cover all three guide points in the letter. - I know simple phrases for request, invitation and cancellation. - I connect simple sentences with “und”, “aber”, “weil”. ## Frequently asked questions ### How many parts does telc A2 writing have? Two parts: Part 1 (fill in a form, five pieces of information) and Part 2 (write a short personal letter with three guide points). ### How much do I have to write in Part 2? A short letter – one or two sentences per guide point, plus a salutation and closing. What matters is that all three points appear. ### How much time do I have for writing? Reading and writing are done together in a block of around 50 minutes. Plan about 20 minutes for writing. ### How is writing assessed? In Part 1 it matters that the details are correct in the form. In Part 2 it matters that you cover all three guide points and write an understandable letter with a salutation and closing. ### Does my grammar have to be perfect? No. At A2 what counts is that you’re understood. Write simple sentences, cover all the guide points and connect them with “und”, “aber”, “weil”. ### What’s the best way to practice writing? Practice filling in forms and write short letters for various situations. At Prepliq a mock scores your letter automatically – the PDF answer key doesn’t cover writing. ## Ready for the exam? [Practice this part on Prepliq](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a2?action=start§ionId=Written%20Expression) ## Other exam parts - [Hören](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a2/listening) - [Lesen und Schreiben](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a2/reading) - [Sprechen](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a2/speaking) [telc German A2 – Writing (Schreiben)](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a2/writing)