A2 speaking is where Spanish starts to feel like real communication. At A1, you introduce yourself and survive a transaction. At A2, you describe, explain, and react. That step trips many learners, not because the language is hard, but because they prepared as if it were still A1. After fifteen years of coaching Spanish speakers in Noida and online, I see the same gap every session: people who memorize phrases versus people who can actually talk.
What Does the DELE A2 Speaking Test Expect?
The DELE A2 speaking test expects you to talk about everyday topics, describe a photograph, and take part in a simple conversation, using past and present tenses with reasonable fluency. You connect a few sentences rather than answering in single words.
This is the key shift from A1. The examiner now wants connected speech: describe your last holiday, explain your routine, give a simple opinion, and react without long freezes. Fluency and staying on topic carry the most weight. Our DELE coaching in India builds this from the start, and the DELE A2 Spanish course trains the functions the examiner listens for.
DELE A2 Speaking Exam at a Glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam component | Expresión e interacción orales (Speaking) |
| CEFR level | A2 (Elementary) |
| Preparation time | 12 minutes |
| Speaking duration | 12 minutes |
| Number of tasks | 3 tasks (two expressions and one interaction) |
| Key grammar | Present + past tenses (pretérito perfecto, indefinido) |
| Scoring group | Group 2, with Listening |
| Official provider | Instituto Cervantes |
DELE A2 Speaking Scoring and Passing Marks
Speaking is scored with Listening as Group 2, worth 50 points; Reading and Writing form Group 1, also 50 points. You need at least 30 out of 50 in each group and 60 out of 100 overall. On the CEFR A2 can-do statements, A2 is the basic user who handles routine exchanges, so connected, on-topic speech earns the marks.
Your DELE A2 Speaking Prep Flowchart
6 Steps to a Confident A2 Oral
① Narrate the past daily (fui, comí, he visitado) → ② Describe one photo a day → ③ Bank connectors and reasons → ④ Practise the conversation with follow-ups → ⑤ Record and review for tense slips → ✅ Sit a mock oral: exam-ready
The Three DELE A2 Speaking Tasks, One by One
The A2 Speaking test takes 12 minutes, plus 12 minutes of preparation beforehand. The exam has three tasks. You interact with one examiner while another observes.
Task 1: Monologue (3-4 minutes). You will choose between two cards that show a topic and guiding points. You must prepare a short presentation about one of the topics. For example, “Your last trip: where you went, who you went with, what you did, and what you liked most.”
Task 2: Picture Description (3-4 minutes). You will receive a picture or a series of images depicting a scene (such as a market, a park, or a party). You will describe what you see, where the people are, what they are doing, and what might happen next.
Task 3: Conversación en una situación simulada (3–4 min). You and the examiner role-play a situation connected to the photo you described in Tarea 2. For example, if the photo showed a market, the examiner might play the role of a vendor while you ask about products and prices. You start and sustain the exchange, asking for information, giving opinions, and responding.
Across all three, the examiner wants connected sentences. A one-word answer reads as below level, so always add a reason or a detail. You will have time to prepare to outline your monologue and plan your dialogue. You can bring notes to the exam, but you must not read them word for word.
After mastering the oral tasks, consolidate your skills with our DELE A2 writing samples, Spanish A2 reading guide, and DELE A2 listening exercises.
Syllabus: Grammar, Vocabulary & Functions for A2 Speaking
A2 grammar covers important topics. You need to use the present tense, present continuous (estar + gerundio), simple past (pretérito indefinido for actions that are finished, and pretérito imperfecto for regular past actions), near future (ir a + infinitive), and basic modal verbs (poder, querer, tener que). You also need to learn direct and indirect object pronouns, comparatives and superlatives, and time connectors like antes, después, and luego.
The big new ingredient is the past tense. Examiners notice when a candidate can only speak in the present tense, because so many everyday topics require narration. If you can say “fui,” “comí,” “he visitado,” and “era” correctly in context, you sound clearly A2. Our Spanish coaching in Noida drills these past tenses into spoken use.
Vocabulary focuses on leisure and travel, shopping, health, food, clothes, weather, professions, and the description of people’s physical traits and character. You should be able to tell stories about past events, make comparisons, share wishes and preferences, give advice, ask for permission, and negotiate in simple situations.
Sample Questions and Model Answers for A2 Speaking
Sample Task 1: “Cuenta una anécdota divertida. Debes decir: cuándo pasó, dónde estabas, quién estaba contigo, qué pasó y por qué fue divertido.” A good response: “El año pasado fui a Jaipur con mi familia. Un día, en el hotel, mi hermano pidió ‘pollo’, pero el camarero entendió ‘polo’… ¡Fue muy gracioso!”
Sample Task 2: A picture shows a busy market. You say: “En la foto hay un mercado. Veo a una mujer comprando fruta. Hay mucha gente. Hace buen tiempo. Creo que es por la mañana.”
Sample Task 3: “¿Quieres alquilar un apartamento para las vacaciones? Llama por teléfono. Pregunta: precio, si tiene wifi y si está cerca de la playa.” You initiate: “Buenos días, llamo por el apartamento que alquilan. ¿Puede decirme cuánto cuesta por semana?”
These examples show that A2 requires longer, more connected speech but still tolerates pauses for thinking.
Here is a model for a topic talk on “a trip you enjoyed”:
“El año pasado fui a Goa con mis amigos. Fue un viaje muy divertido. Visitamos las playas y comimos mucho pescado. El hotel era pequeño pero bonito. Me gustó mucho porque pude descansar y nadar todos los días. Quiero volver el próximo año.”
Why it works: it uses the past tense (fui, visitamos), describes (era pequeño pero bonito), gives a reason (porque pude descansar), and looks ahead (quiero volver). That mix of tenses plus a reason is exactly what pushes an answer to A2. For a photo, open with “En la foto hay una familia en un parque… Creo que están de picnic porque hay comida en el suelo.”
How Can You Get Ready for A2 Speaking?
The best way to prepare is to narrate past events out loud daily, describe random photos, and rehearse with a partner who asks follow-up questions. Record yourself to catch tense slips and pauses.
- Tell the story of your day, your weekend, and your last trip, using the past tense.
- Describe one photo a day in Spanish for a minute.
- Build a bank of connectors and reason phrases so your sentences link naturally.
- Practice with a partner who interrupts with “¿por qué?” to train reaction.
- Record and review, checking you actually used the past, not just the present.
Speaking grows only through speaking. Learners who want weekly live practice join our online Spanish classes across India, and our guide to Spanish-speaking countries shows how varied real Spanish is.
Common DELE A2 Speaking Mistakes to Avoid
- Avoiding the past tense. Narration tasks fall flat, and you sound stuck at A1.
- Answering too briefly. One-word replies miss the connected speech the examiner needs.
- Speaking too fast. Clarity scores higher than speed, so slow down.
- Neglecting the conversation task. Practice reacting as hard as the monologue.
- No reasons. Add a “porque” to almost every opinion or preference.
- Ignoring all parts of the Task Card. Failing to cover all bullet points results in a lower score.
How LanguageNext Coaches DELE A2 Speaking
Our DELE A2 speaking coaching uses the SWIRL method, with live correction on your past tenses and real interaction in every class, led by Vikash Gupta, our lead Spanish trainer. You can book a free speaking demo to start.