Week 43, Lesson 86, Thursday
How the A2 exam works
The A2 exam, ТБУ, has five parts, each scored on its own. Knowing the format is half the preparation.
1Recap 5 minutes
Three questions from Monday, before anything new.
2Goal 1 minute
I know what each part of the A2 exam asks for, and I have a strategy for each.
3The lesson 20 minutes
The five parts
The five parts of the A2 exam, and the pass mark.
| Part | What you do | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Ле́ксика. Грамма́тика | choose the right word or form | trust the rules you know |
| Чте́ние | answer questions about texts | read the questions first |
| Аудирова́ние | answer questions about recordings | read the questions before you listen |
| Письмо́ | write a short letter or message | use the formulas you know |
| Говоре́ние | talk with the examiner | answer in full sentences, ask back |
To pass, you need at least 66% in each part. The exact timing and format are set by the testing centre: check the current rules with Екатери́на or the centre before you book.
4Listen and say 5 minutes
Sound of the lesson: Exam words
Аудирова́ние: au-di-ra-VA-ni-ye; Говоре́ние: ga-va-RYE-ni-ye.
- Аудирова́ние [au-di-ra-VA-ni-ye] Hear it on Forvo (opens in a new tab)
- Говоре́ние [ga-va-RYE-ni-ye] Hear it on Forvo (opens in a new tab)
5Phrases and words 5 minutes
Phrases to learn whole
Learn each one as a single unit, the way you would learn a word. They come back in your Daily 10.
- Не спеши́те.Don't rush.
- Прове́рьте отве́ты.Check your answers.
- Прочита́йте вопро́сы.Read the questions.
Words to read aloud
Read each one aloud, then open it to check.
Ле́ксика. Грамма́тика
vocabulary and grammar
Чте́ние
Аудирова́ние
Письмо́
Говоре́ние
Не спеши́те.
Don't rush.
Прове́рьте отве́ты.
Check your answers.
6Class exercises 15 minutes
Checked instantly. Get one wrong and you can try it again.
Role-play
Take one card each. Swap roles for a second round.
You
- Answer three speaking-test questions in full sentences.
Екатери́на
- Play the examiner.
7Your turn 5 minutes
Write which exam part is hardest for you.
See a model answer
Для меня́ са́мое тру́дное — аудирова́ние.
Saved as you type. It goes to Екатери́на together with Homework 86.
8Mini questionnaire required, 80% to pass
9Feedback 5 minutes
10Check your goal 1 minute
I know what each part of the A2 exam asks for, and I have a strategy for each.
Can you do this now? Be honest: the answer decides your next step.
11Homework
Homework 86 on Friday: exam strategy.
I know what each part of the A2 exam asks for, and I have a strategy for each.