What is the DELE exam?
DELE (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera) is an official diploma that certifies your Spanish level (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2). It does not expire: once you pass it, the diploma is valid forever.

What is the DELE A2 exam like?
DELE A2 evaluates your Spanish in practical, everyday situations. It’s not about “sounding fancy”. It’s about showing you can understand, write and speak in a simple but correct way.

It has 4 tests: Reading comprehension, Listening comprehension, Written expression and interaction, and Oral expression and interaction.

Which DELE level is needed for Spanish nationality?
In many cases, Spanish nationality applications require DELE A2 (or a higher level). However, there can be exceptions depending on your situation, so it’s important to check the exact requirement that applies to you.

How many parts does the DELE A2 exam have?
It has 4 parts (4 tests): reading, listening, writing and speaking.
In terms of scoring, it is also organised into two blocks: reading + writing in one block, and listening + speaking in the other.

How many questions are in the DELE A2 exam?
In A2, the “questions” are mainly in reading and listening.

Reading: 25 questions (spread across several tasks).
Listening: 25 questions (spread across several tasks).

Then you have production tasks:
Writing test: 2 tasks.
Speaking test: 3 tasks.

How long is the DELE A2 exam?
Time is divided by test:

Reading: 60 minutes.
Listening: 40 minutes.
Writing: 45 minutes.
Speaking: 12 minutes, and there is usually a preparation time before it (often 12 minutes).

Keep in mind the exam day schedule depends on the exam centre. Sometimes the speaking exam is on the same day, sometimes on a different date.

How to prepare for the DELE A2 exam
This is where the difference between “studying Spanish” and “studying the exam” becomes very clear.

First, you need to know the format and train it exactly as it is: real tasks, real timing, and the same type of correction you’ll face in the exam.

In reading, your goal is to locate information without translating word by word.
In listening, you train catching the general idea and key details without blocking if you miss a sentence.
In writing, you learn to follow every instruction and write with simple, clear and correct structures.
In speaking, you practise a fixed structure so you don’t improvise under stress, and you keep a natural interaction with the examiner.

One tip that truly changes how you feel: don’t try to cover everything at once. It’s better to master the essentials and repeat them consistently. That gives you confidence and control.

How is the DELE A2 exam graded?
Each test is scored, and you can’t simply compensate one part with another. The result is calculated by blocks:

Block 1: reading + writing.
Block 2: listening + speaking.

To get APTO, you must reach the minimum score in each block.

When is the DELE A2 exam?
DELE A2 has several exam sessions each year. Exact dates change, so the key is to always check the official calendar and register early, because there are registration deadlines.

Where is the DELE A2 exam taken?
You take it at an authorised exam centre. You can do it in Spain or in your country, depending on available centres. The usual process is: find the closest centre, check which sessions are available, and register through that centre.

If you want to prepare with me (useful links)
DELE A2 online course: https://a2.aporeldele.com/
Level test: https://nivel.aporeldele.com/
A2 books (models on Amazon): https://amzn.to/3Tvylte
Newsletter with free resources: http://recursos.aporeldele.com/boletin

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