CIPLE A2 Exam study plan
CIPLE A2 Exam · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Reading comprehension & Written expression
Identify the main idea plus three specific details in 150-word everyday texts (notices, menus, short emails) without a dictionary
Infer the meaning of at least 70% of unfamiliar A2 words from context, cognates, and word families
Write a 60-80 word informal message (invitation, apology, request) using present tense and ir + infinitive correctly
Start an error log and record 20 recurring mistakes found in your own writing
Your checkpoint
A folder of 4 corrected 60-80 word texts plus a scored set of 12 reading items with at least 70% correct
Reading comprehension & Written expression
Scan 200-word practical texts (schedules, ads, instructions) for numbers, times, and prices in under 60 seconds each
Match question stems to the paragraph that answers them in 8 of 10 items
Link ideas in writing with a minimum of five connectors (porque, mas, também, depois, por isso)
Complete two authentic-style forms (registration, hotel booking) with zero missing fields
Your checkpoint
A timed 20-minute reading set scored at 75% or higher plus 2 fully completed forms checked against a model answer
Reading comprehension & Listening comprehension
Extract the topic and two numbers from 60-second audio clips on daily life after a single listening
Predict likely vocabulary for a topic before listening and check off which words you actually hear
Distinguish similar-sounding pairs (p/b, t/d, nasal vs oral vowels) by transcribing 20 short phrases
Read aloud 3 short texts daily and mark every word whose pronunciation you cannot predict from spelling
Your checkpoint
A listening log of 10 clips with topic, two details, and percentage of target words caught, averaging at least 60%
Written expression & Listening comprehension
Plan and write a 100-120 word text in 20 minutes using a fixed 3-part structure (opening, two details, closing)
Self-edit drafts against a 6-point checklist (agreement, verb tense, articles, prepositions, spelling, connectors)
Follow a 2-minute dialogue between two speakers and answer 4 of 5 comprehension questions
Note down 5 spoken phrases that differ from the written form and reuse them in your own sentences
Your checkpoint
A timed mini-mock of one writing task plus one listening section, scored and logged with the three biggest error types identified
Listening comprehension & Oral expression and interaction
Sustain a 3-minute spoken monologue about routine, past weekend, and future plans with only short hesitation
Respond to 8 predictable interview questions (family, work, food, travel) with a full sentence plus one extra detail
Use listening to echo and repeat 10 model phrases with correct stress and nasal sounds
Ask 5 clarification questions (Pode repetir? Como se diz...?) and use them in real conversation practice
Your checkpoint
A 6-minute self-recording of a mock oral (monologue plus Q&A) rated against a rubric of fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, and pronunciation
Listening comprehension & Oral expression and interaction
Identify speakers' intent (request, complaint, suggestion) in 10 short exchanges
Role-play 4 transactional situations (shop, café, doctor, station) with a partner or voice app
Reduce filler pauses by re-recording the same 2-minute answer and cutting hesitation markers by half
Shadow 5 minutes of audio daily to improve rhythm and connected speech
Your checkpoint
Four recorded role-plays with a self-scored checklist showing all target functions used at least once each
Reading comprehension & Written expression & Listening comprehension & Oral expression and interaction
Complete one full timed mock exam under real conditions with no pausing or dictionaries
Analyse every wrong answer and label it as vocabulary, grammar, speed, or misreading
Rewrite the two weakest writing answers after feedback and compare versions side by side
Hold a 10-minute conversation covering three unrelated topics without switching to your first language
Your checkpoint
A full mock exam result table with per-section scores and a ranked list of the five remaining weak points
Oral expression and interaction & Reading comprehension & Written expression
Drill only the five weak points from week 7 with 15-minute targeted blocks
Rehearse the oral format three times end to end, including the interaction stage
Skim three reading sets for question types and practise the two slowest ones under time pressure
Cut last-minute errors by running a final 10-point writing checklist on two fresh tasks
Your checkpoint
A second full mock scored above the week-7 result in at least three of four sections, with the oral recording reviewed against the rubric
Milestones
Week 2: Read a 200-word everyday text and answer 5 questions in under 8 minutes with at least 4 correct
Week 4: Write 100-120 words in 20 minutes with fewer than 8 errors on the self-edit checklist, and score at least 60% on a listening section
Week 6: Speak for 3 uninterrupted minutes on a familiar topic and complete a transactional role-play using all four target functions
Week 8: Score at or above the pass threshold on a full timed mock in all four sections, with the oral rated 'adequate' on every rubric criterion