A2 is defined as: * Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family

A2 is defined as: * Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). * Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. * Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. No way you need a tutor to get that. Duolingo course seems about right depending on language and language learning experience.