DELE Instituto Cervantes

Preparing the DELE A2 exam

Frequently Asked Questions

1.- Where are the DELE A1 and DELE A2 exams administered?

A list of centres administering the exams of your choice and the respective dates can be found on the ‘Exam centres’ page on DELE website.

2.- Are sample exams available on the DELE website?

The Cervantes Institute’s exam website includes a page with information on the DELE A2.

3. - Have materials to prepare the exams been brought to market?

4. - What does the DELE A2 prep course involve?

The course is divided into three modules.

  1. The first consists in a series of activities and videos that will familiarise you with the DELE exam structure, with information on the scheduled date, marking and the component parts.
  2. The 118 activities in the second, based on real Cervantes Institute exams, are designed to prepare the written, oral comprehension and oral expression tests, with solutions, videos, sample activities and learning tips.
  3. The third is a full real exam that will help you self-assess what you’ve learned.

5. - What is the DELE A2 online prep course good for? How will the DELE A2 prep course help me?

The course:

  • Familiarises you with the exam structure.
  • Provides the opportunity to practise with questions from real exams.
  • Includes countless videos with real candidates and examiners.
  • Contains over 100 interactive learning activities.

6. - For how long will I be able to access the DELE A2 prep course?

You’ll be able to access the course around the clock for a maximum of 90 days, counting from the time you receive your password (after confirmation of your purchase).

7. - Can I practise with the same activities more than once?

Yes. You may repeat the activities as many times as you wish. If you answer incorrectly, the system will give you tips to take a fresh look at the question. And you can always check the right answer if you need to.

8. - Can I download the course on a tablet?

Cervantes Institute courses are designed to run on both tablets and desktop systems and are compatible with the following software.

Browsers

  • Internet Explorer for Windows, versions 9, 10 and 11
  • Microsoft Edge for Windows (latest version)
  • Google Chrome (latest version for Windows, Linux and Mac)
  • Mozilla Firefox (latest version for Windows, Linux and Mac)
  • Safari (Mac only, latest version)

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JavaScript

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Cookies

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Acrobat Reader

Acrobat Reader is an application needed to visualise documents in ‘PDF’, a format used in the vast majority of Cervantes Institute courses.

9. - Does taking the DELE A2 prep curse guarantee I’ll pass the exam?

No, it is not a guarantee, but it will certainly help you successfully perform the tasks involved. The course provides the opportunity to practise and learn how to sit the exam. It will help you understand the exam structure better and sit practice tests similar to the ones administered on the day of the exam.

10.- How can I register for the Cervantes Institute’s online DELE A2 prep course?

The Cervantes Institute’s course, including practice exams and videos of the oral tests, costs 50 euros.

It can be purchased on this link.

11.- What course options are available?

There are two options available:

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