What would you like to talk about?
Pick a topic that matters to your life. Each collection groups related German words and useful expressions, so it is easier to remember them and use them in your own sentences.
All A2 vocabulary
Choose a topic card to focus your practice, or search across every collection.
Learn a little. Use it often.
Small, regular practice is easier to keep up than a long vocabulary session. Turn new words into language you can recognize, say and write.
- Choose one topic and learn 10–15 words at a time.
- Say each word aloud and notice its article or verb pattern.
- Write one original sentence for each word you want to remember.
- Review the same set tomorrow, then again after three days.
- Use the words in a short spoken or written description.
A practical German A2 vocabulary guide
This German A2 vocabulary resource helps learners practise words and expressions for daily routines, travel and transport, shopping, food, health, work and study, housing, leisure, weather, the environment, communication and feelings. Topic-based vocabulary helps you connect related words and practise them in realistic situations rather than memorizing disconnected translations.
How much vocabulary should A2 learners know?
There is no single word count that guarantees A2 proficiency. Progress depends on whether you can understand and use familiar expressions in context. Use these collections as a practical learning resource, and practise vocabulary alongside listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar.
Prepare for everyday German and A2 exam tasks
Common A2 tasks may involve making appointments, asking for information, describing routines, shopping, arranging travel, explaining simple problems and exchanging opinions. Practise these words in short messages and conversations. For exam preparation, combine vocabulary review with task-specific practice and the current requirements of your exam provider.
Learning note: This is a curated learning collection, not an official exhaustive Goethe-Institut vocabulary list. A word's level can vary by context and curriculum.