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French A2 tests with answer keys

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French A2

20 tests for elementary French, each followed by an answer key and a scoring guide.

  • 101 pages
  • PDF download
  • 20 tests
  • 8 questions, 20 points, 45 minutes
  • Answer keys and scoring in Part 2

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How the French A2 tests work

The tests look at what a learner can do, not only what they remember. After “telling friends what you did last weekend”, you write about a weekend. After “getting help and advice at a French pharmacy”, you explain a minor health problem. After “picking up a rental car and driving off”, you handle a rental counter. Every test takes 45 minutes, has 8 questions and is scored out of 20, so progress is easy to follow from chapter to chapter. A learner who scores well on every test is ready for B1 material. One who struggles in “remembering childhood: then and now” or “how to advise someone politely” has a clear sign of where to go back. The tests suit independent adults checking their own progress, and teachers who need an end-of-unit assessment for an evening class.

Table of contents

  1. Telling friends what you did last weekend
  2. Remembering childhood: then and now
  3. Finding and visiting a rental flat
  4. Talking through your background at an interview
  5. Weighing up prices, quality and customer reviews
  6. Getting help and advice at a French pharmacy
  7. Planning and booking your trip
  8. Returning goods and complaining politely
  9. Saying yes or no to invitations
  10. Friendly emails to friends and coworkers
  11. How to advise someone politely
  12. Talking about looks and character
  13. Handling bank counters and parcel services
  14. Cooking instructions and kitchen measures
  15. Reading headlines and short news reports
  16. Celebrating the French calendar year
  17. Keeping fit: sports, habits and gym memberships
  18. Going green at home and work
  19. Fixing phone problems and forgotten passwords
  20. Picking up a rental car and driving off

Want to try a chapter first? The French A2 chapters are free to read on the website: open the free French A2 pages.

Frequently asked questions

Who are the French A2 tests for?

It is made for adults who finished a beginner course and want to move from phrases to real conversation. Teachers, tutors and independent learners can all use them.

How long is a test and how is it scored?

Each test has 8 questions, totals 20 points and is planned for 45 minutes, with no dictionary. The answer key in Part 2 gives the points for every question, including the test on “how to advise someone politely”.

Can I use the tests as a midterm?

Yes. Pick the chapters your class has covered, from “telling friends what you did last weekend” up to the one you want to include, and add the scores. Every test uses the same 20-point scale, so totals compare fairly.

Is this a subscription?

No. It is one payment of $9.99 through PayPal, with an instant download of the French A2 tests on up to 3 devices.

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