Lithuanian A1/A2 Exam: Writing Section Guide

The writing section is part of the 1 hour 30 minute electronic test, taken together with reading on the same computer session. There is no strict time split — you decide how long to spend on each part.

Most candidates find 40–45 minutes is enough for the writing tasks. If you finish reading quickly, you will have more time to write — and vice versa.

What You Will Be Asked to Write

The writing section typically contains two tasks:

Task 1: Fill in a form

You are given a short form with blank fields and must fill it in based on either your own information or a short text or scenario. Common forms include:

A library or gym registration form
A job application form
A doctor's appointment form
A hotel booking form

Fields typically ask for: name, surname, date of birth, address, phone number, nationality, reason for visit, and similar personal details.

This task is straightforward if you know standard personal information vocabulary. Practice spelling your own details in Lithuanian.

Task 2: Write a short text

You are asked to write a short piece of practical writing — usually 20–30 words. Common text types include:

A message or text — to a friend, neighbour, or colleague
A short letter — to a doctor, landlord, or service provider
An announcement — for a notice board or social media post
An invitation — to an event or gathering

The task description tells you the situation, who you are writing to, and what to include. Follow the instructions carefully — missing a required point costs marks.

What Examiners Look For

Your writing is assessed on four things:

Task completion — Did you cover everything the task asked for? If the prompt says to write about three things, write about all three.
Vocabulary — Are you using appropriate words for the situation? Basic but correct is better than ambitious but wrong.
Grammar — Are sentences grammatically correct? At A2 level, this means getting cases, verb endings, and basic tenses right.
Coherence — Does the text read naturally? Simple connectors like ir (and), bet (but), todėl (therefore), and nes (because) help your writing flow.

If finding the right words slows you down, use the A1/A2 vocabulary topic guide to build phrases for the situations that commonly appear in writing tasks.

Useful Phrases by Text Type

Starting a message or letter

Labas! — Hi!
Sveiki! — Hello! (more formal)
Gerbiamas / Gerbiama — Dear (Mr/Ms) — formal
Rašau dėl... — I am writing about...
Norėčiau sužinoti... — I would like to find out...

Giving information

Mano vardas yra... — My name is...
Aš gyvenu... — I live in...
Dirbu... — I work as a...
Man reikia... — I need...
Norėčiau užsiregistruoti... — I would like to register for...

Making a request

Ar galėtumėte...? — Could you...?
Prašau atsiųsti... — Please send...
Norėčiau sužinoti, ar... — I would like to know if...

Closing a message or letter

Iki pasimatymo! — See you!
Iki greito! — See you soon!
Pagarbiai — Yours sincerely (formal)
Laukiu atsakymo — I look forward to your reply

Three Practice Tasks With Model Answers

These are original practice tasks created by Examen, not official past NŠA exam questions. Use them to practise covering every instruction point in a short, clear text.

Example 1: Message to a colleague

Prompt: You are ill and cannot come to work. Write to your colleague Tomas. Explain why you are absent, ask him to tell the manager, and say when you expect to return.

Model answer — 21 words:

Labas, Tomai! Šiandien negaliu ateiti į darbą, nes sergu. Prašau pasakyti vadovui. Tikiuosi grįžti penktadienį. Rytoj paskambinsiu ir pranešiu, kaip jaučiuosi.

Why it works: It explains the absence, makes the requested request, and gives a return date. The sentences are short, but nes and ir connect the ideas naturally.

Example 2: Message to a landlord

Prompt: There has been no hot water in your flat since yesterday. Write to your landlord. Describe the problem, suggest a suitable repair time, and say when you will be home.

Model answer — 24 words:

Sveiki, mūsų bute nuo vakar nėra karšto vandens. Ar galėtumėte atsiųsti meistrą rytoj po pietų? Būsiu namuose nuo keturioliktos valandos. Laukiu atsakymo. Pagarbiai, Ana.

Why it works: The tone is appropriately formal, the problem and timing are specific, and the request uses the polite conditional galėtumėte (“could you”).

Example 3: Birthday invitation

Prompt: Invite your friend Marija to your birthday. Include the day, date, time, place, and ask her to reply.

Model answer — 23 words:

Labas, Marija! Kviečiu tave į savo gimtadienį šeštadienį, rugsėjo dešimtą dieną, aštuonioliktą valandą. Šventė vyks mano namuose Vilniuje. Parašyk, ar galėsi atvykti. Iki!

Why it works: It includes every requested detail and ends with a clear request for a reply. The informal greeting and closing suit a message to a friend.

Common Mistakes and Better Versions

Avoid: Aš ne galiu ateiti. Write instead: Aš negaliu ateiti. The negative prefix ne- attaches to the verb.
Avoid: Laukiu jūsų atsakymas. Write instead: Laukiu jūsų atsakymo. Laukti requires the genitive case.
Avoid: Aš busiu namuose. Write instead: Aš būsiu namuose. Keep the long vowel and Lithuanian letter ū.
Avoid: Susitinkame šeštadieni. Write instead: Susitinkame šeštadienį. Time expressions such as “on Saturday” use the accusative here.

Grammar Points to Know

Verb endings — Lithuanian verbs change depending on the subject. Get these right for the most common persons:

Person	Ending (present tense, -ti verbs)
Aš (I)	-u (einu, dirbu)
Tu (you, informal)	-i (eini, dirbi)
Jis / Ji (he / she)	-a (eina, dirba)

Cases — Lithuanian has cases, and A2 writing requires getting the most common ones right:

Nominative — the subject: Tomas dirba (Tomas works)
Accusative — a direct object: Matau Tomą (I see Tomas)
Genitive — after certain verbs or negation: Noriu kavos (I want coffee), Neturiu laiko (I do not have time)
Dative — to/for someone: Rašau draugui (I am writing to a friend)

You do not need to master all seven cases — but nominative, accusative, and genitive appear most frequently in A2 writing.

Negation — add ne- to the verb: Neturiu (I don't have), Nežinau (I don't know), Negyvenu (I don't live).

Tips for the Writing Section

Read the task instructions twice. Make sure you understand the situation and everything you are asked to include before you start writing.

Write simply and correctly. A short, accurate sentence is worth more than a long, confused one. Do not try to show off vocabulary you are not sure about.

Use a structure. Even a short text benefits from a greeting, a body (2–3 sentences), and a closing. This makes your writing feel complete and organised.

Check your work. Leave 3–5 minutes to re-read what you wrote. Check that verb endings match the subject, that you have used the right case after prepositions, and that you have covered all points from the task.

Do not leave the form half-empty. Even if you are unsure of a field, write something reasonable. A blank field is a definite zero; a reasonable attempt may score partial credit.

Your Final Five-Minute Checklist

Before submitting, check the answer in this order:

Content: Did you include every person, reason, time, place, or request named in the prompt?
Length: Are you within the word limit given in the task?
Tone: Did you choose an appropriate greeting, request, and closing for the recipient?
Verbs: Do verb endings agree with the subject, and is ne- attached correctly?
Cases: Check endings after prepositions and common verbs such as noriu, laukiu, and rašau.
Spelling: Look once more for Lithuanian letters such as ą, č, ę, ė, į, š, ų, ū, and ž.

What to Practise

Write short messages and letters in Lithuanian every week — even just 3–4 sentences
Practise filling in forms (you can find sample forms on the NŠA website)
Learn standard phrases for opening, closing, and common situations
Ask a teacher or language partner to check your writing and point out recurring mistakes

The writing section is one of the most improvable parts of the exam. With regular practice, it becomes predictable — you will see the same task types and the same vocabulary again and again.

Looking for more exam preparation help? See our guides on the reading, listening, and speaking sections, or read the full exam overview.