1. Scope of Vocabulary & Communication
At A1, your vocabulary is roughly 500-600 words focused on self-introduction, ordering food, asking for directions, and basic shopping.
At A2, your vocabulary expands to 1,200+ words, allowing you to narrate past events, describe daily routines, explain work duties, and express feelings.
2. Key Grammar Differences
A1 introduces Nominativ and Akkusativ cases, modal verbs, and basic regular/irregular present tense conjugation.
A2 introduces Dativ case, Perfekt past tense with haben/sein, Präteritum of modal verbs, comparative adjectives, and reflexives.