The Goethe-Zertifikat A2 is a German exam for adults. The exam confirms basic language skills at level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Reader Louigi Verona has spent years learning German and can just about get by but he argues there are far more important factors for integrating into German life than speaking the language fluently.

German language classes at Sheffield range from beginners to specialists. One on our language tutors, Franziska Auer from Austria, offers a taste of her activities and argues that 'play' is a crucial ...