Clarify the level
Ask your agency which level and which proof are required, and ask for it in writing.
German for au pairs: practise the language proof at A2
As an au pair you speak German every day: with the host family, with the children, when shopping. Sprachfuchs lets you practise with A2 exams in the style of Goethe, telc and ÖSD, with explanations in English and Vietnamese too.
- Everyday tasks: messages, appointments, short conversations.
- Feedback in German, English and Vietnamese.
- The first exam is free, without payment details.
Practice exam · A2
Example: what a practice exam in the style of A2 looks like.
Important first
The level you need depends on the programme.
Which language proof applies to your au pair programme and your visa is decided by the agency, the host family and the authorities. It is often about the lower levels (A1 to A2). Ask your agency which level and which exam are required.
Choose the exam
Sprachfuchs offers practice with exams in the style of Goethe, telc and ÖSD. Check whether your provider is among them.
Plan the date
Exam dates are often limited. Plan your practice so that you have completed a whole exam before you register.
German in everyday life
What you practise so that everyday life works.
A2 means simple, clear sentences on familiar topics. The tasks are close to what you need in the family.
Introducing yourself
Name, origin, family, hobbies. You practise short answers and follow-up questions.
Understanding appointments
Understand times, days of the week and short messages, and answer them yourself.
Listening to announcements
Announcements and short conversations. The listening text plays only as often as in the exam.
Writing short texts
A message to the host family or an email, with all the required points.
Pronunciation and speaking
Being understood is half the exam.
You speak with an AI partner who answers with a voice, without an audience and as often as you like. Sprachfuchs compares pauses, speed and single sounds and gives you an exercise for every problem.
- Practise speaking. Instructions, preparation time and conversation, just like in the exam.
- Train sounds. Pronunciation cards for each sound, with advice and exercise. Pronunciation practice
- Explained in your language. Feedback in German, English and Vietnamese.
Example
Grammar
Ich habe gestern ins Kino gegangen.
Ich bin gestern ins Kino gegangen.
The mistake moves into your training
Five tips
How to approach the A2 exam.
- A little every day. Ten minutes of German with the host family help as much as studying at a desk.
- Collect sentences from everyday life. Write down what you really say and practise exactly those sentences.
- Read the listening questions first. That way you know what to pay attention to.
- Asking again is allowed. “Wie bitte?” (Pardon?) or “Noch einmal, bitte” (Once more, please) are not a mistake in the speaking exam.
- One whole exam with a clock. Once you have played through all four parts, you walk into the real exam calmer.
Frequently asked questions for au pairs
Which level do I need as an au pair?
That depends on the programme, the agency and the visa. Ask your agency or the responsible office which level and which proof are required. Sprachfuchs cannot decide that for you.
Can I take the exam at Sprachfuchs?
No. Sprachfuchs is an independent practice service and not an examination centre. You take the exam at an authorised exam centre.
Are there explanations in English or Vietnamese?
Yes. Feedback and hints come in German, English and Vietnamese. The exam itself stays German.
What does practice cost?
The first exam with feedback is free, without payment details. For further exams there is Plus for €9 a month, which starts soon. More on the pricing page.
Are these the original tasks of the exams?
No. The exams are our own practice material in the style of Goethe, telc and ÖSD. Sprachfuchs is not affiliated with the providers.
Start with a free A2 exam.
Register, choose A2 and your exam provider and take the first exam with feedback for free.
Start freeSprachfuchs is an independent practice service and is not affiliated with the Goethe-Institut, ÖSD or telc. We name the exams only to describe the style of our tasks.
Editorial team Sprachfuchs · Last updated: 12 Nov 2026