{"id":20,"date":"2023-02-18T10:44:45","date_gmt":"2023-02-18T09:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/?p=20"},"modified":"2024-02-19T09:05:43","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T08:05:43","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-delf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-delf\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about DELF"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you are reading this article, you have already solved this problem: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/why-should-you-learn-french\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">why do I have to learn French?<\/a> <br><strong>DELF <\/strong>is a French certification that was first established in 1985 by the <strong>French National Ministry of Education<\/strong>. DELF examinations focus on four main areas: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reading (<em>compr\u00e9hension \u00e9crite<\/em>), <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing (<em>production \u00e9crite<\/em>), <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listening (<em>compr\u00e9hension orale<\/em>), <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speaking (<em>production orale<\/em>). <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>DELF examinations are composed of four tests corresponding to these areas. DELF is the acronym for <strong>Dipl\u00f4me d&rsquo;\u00c9tudes en Langue Fran\u00e7aise<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1 uagb-toc__collapse uagb-block-4cf488df     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Table of contents<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-toc__separator'><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-is-delf-and-what-does-it-test\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">What is DELF and what does it test?<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#reading-delf-compr\u00e9hension-\u00e9crite\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Reading DELF &#8211; Compr\u00e9hension \u00e9crite<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#writing-delf-production-\u00e9crite\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Writing DELF &#8211; Production \u00e9crite<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#tips\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#listening-delf-compr\u00e9hension-\u00e9crite\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Listening DELF &#8211; Compr\u00e9hension \u00e9crite<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#speaking-delf-production-orale\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Speaking DELF &#8211; Production orale<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#example-of-questions-you-could-be-asked-in-the-delf-a2-on-the-theme-of-the-family-and-the-answers-you-could-give\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Example of questions you could be asked in the DELF A2 on the theme of the family and the answers you could give:<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#ecoute-lis\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">\u2714\ufe0f Ecoute &amp; lis&#8230;<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#sur-le-th\u00e8me-de-la-famille\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Sur le th\u00e8me de la famille<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#example-of-questions-you-could-be-asked-in-the-delf-a2-on-the-theme-of-the-studies-and-the-answers-you-could-give\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Example of questions you could be asked in the DELF A2 on the theme of the studies and the answers you could give:<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#ecoute-lis\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">\u2714\ufe0f Ecoute &amp; lis&#8230;<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#sur-le-th\u00e8me-des-\u00e9tudes\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Sur le th\u00e8me des \u00e9tudes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#more-advice-on-the-french-delf-a2-oral-exam\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">More advice on the French DELF A2 oral exam<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-to-prepare-for-the-delf-exam\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How to prepare for the DELF exam?<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#pdf-bonus\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">PDF Bonus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#tips-for-passing-the-delf-exam\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Tips for passing the DELF exam<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#tip-1-for-passing-the-delf-exam-keep-up-on-your-grammar\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Tip 1 for passing the DELF exam: Keep up on your grammar<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#tip-2-for-passing-the-delf-exam-spend-time-reading\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Tip 2 for passing the DELF exam: Spend time reading<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#tip-3-for-passing-the-delf-exam-know-how-delf-is-scored\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Tip 3 for passing the DELF exam: Know how DELF is scored<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#tip-4-for-passing-the-delf-exam-practice-practice-practice\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Tip 4 for passing the DELF exam: Practice, practice, practice<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#tip-5-for-passing-the-delf-exam-get-help-if-you-need-it\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Tip 5 for passing the DELF exam: Get help if you need it<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-you-need-to-know-about-delf-in-france-including-where-to-take-your-exams\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">What you need to know about DELF in France (including where to take your exams)<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-delf-exam-is-a-great-way-to-certify-your-french-language-skills\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">The DELF Exam is a great way to certify your French language skills!<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#articles-that-might-interest-you\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Articles that might interest you:<\/a><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DELF examinations<\/strong> are offered around the world by education centers, universities, and also DELF examination centers on all five continents. <strong>DELF exams<\/strong> were designed to test for competency in French language rather than proficiency in a specific field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is DELF and what does it test?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DELF exams focus on four main areas: <strong>French reading<\/strong>, <strong>French writing<\/strong>, <strong>French listening<\/strong> and <strong>French speaking<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reading DELF &#8211; Compr\u00e9hension \u00e9crite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DELF reading tests ability to <strong>understand <\/strong>and <strong>analyze <\/strong>written texts. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DELF reading tests the comprehension of <strong>connected discourse<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DELF reading aims for a <strong>quote <\/strong>to be understood and explained, and has an open-ended structure <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DELF reading also requires the identification of <strong>explicit meaning<\/strong> as well as <strong>implicit meaning<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The DELF Reading test includes a passage that is followed by <strong>questions <\/strong>that test for understanding of the content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DELF reading tests the four language skills: <strong>vocabulary<\/strong>, <strong>syntax<\/strong>, <strong>morphology <\/strong>and <strong>cohesion<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DELF reading tests various types of texts such as <strong>newspaper articles<\/strong>, <strong>short stories<\/strong>, <strong>non-fiction<\/strong> books.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DELF requires a <strong>good preparation time<\/strong> to prepare efficiently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Writing DELF &#8211; Production \u00e9crite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Writing tests ability to present <strong>opinions <\/strong>or <strong>facts <\/strong>in a written text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DELF writing aims at testing ability to create <strong>clear <\/strong>and <strong>coherent discourse<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DELF writing should follow a structure which starts with an <strong>introduction <\/strong>followed by <strong>body paragraphs<\/strong> containing several sentences. The <strong>last paragraph<\/strong> should <strong>summarize <\/strong>all main points DELF writing also aims at evaluating the candidate&rsquo;s critical thinking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Make sure you know the DELF format<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Get a good study<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1We have prepared an FAQ with all the questions that candidates usually ask when taking the DELF exam: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/faq-on-the-delf-french-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\">read the DELF FAQ<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#60bceb\"><strong>Do you like learning French with videos?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Receive <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/learn-french-fun.com\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\">our free video newsletter<\/a> every Friday in your e-mail box. You will get <strong>3 \u00ab\u00a0Tips &amp; Tricks\u00a0\u00bb<\/strong> on <strong>grammar<\/strong>, <strong>vocabulary<\/strong>, <strong>phonetics <\/strong>or <strong>French culture<\/strong>.<br>\ud83d\udc49\ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn-french-fun.com\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learn-french-fun.com\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BLOG-newsletter.jpg\" alt=\"Every Friday afternoon, a French-language video delivered straight to your inbox, with three tips and tricks on the French language.\" class=\"wp-image-1882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BLOG-newsletter.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BLOG-newsletter-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listening DELF &#8211; Compr\u00e9hension \u00e9crite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DELF listening tests ability to <strong>understand <\/strong>and <strong>analyze spoken <\/strong>texts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DELF listening tests <strong>comprehension <\/strong>of <strong>connected discourse<\/strong>, as well as the recognition of <strong>implied <\/strong>information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DELF listening focuses on <strong>oral comprehension<\/strong> through oral language understanding. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DELF requires a <strong>high level of attention<\/strong>, since students will need to understand all information given orally via audiovisual. It means that DELF listening does not require active participation from the test-taker. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DELF listening lasts for <strong>30 minutes<\/strong>. It depends on the level prepared (A1, A2, B2 or B2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DELF listening is a closed book exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speaking DELF &#8211; Production orale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DELF speaking tests ability to <strong>express oneself orally<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DELF speaking assesses <strong>fluency<\/strong>, <strong>coherence<\/strong>, <strong>lexical choice<\/strong> and <strong>grammar<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For example, for the DELF B2, DELF speaking is assessed through two parts:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a <strong>monologue <\/strong>(speaking about personal experiences, opinions on the subject of the proposed article) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and a <strong>dialogue <\/strong>(a conversation with the examiner about the arguments and information presented in the monologue).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DELF speaking requires students to demonstrate their ability to <strong>sustain a conversation<\/strong> on a variety of topics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DELF speaking also evaluates <strong>pronunciation <\/strong>and <strong>intonation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example of questions you could be asked in the DELF A2 on the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">theme of the family<\/span> and the answers you could give:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-54e025c1 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-b804bf19\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-49d2c005\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2714\ufe0f Ecoute &amp; lis&#8230;<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3136d0c0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/example-delf-questions-theme-family.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-b6507a38\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sur le th\u00e8me de la famille<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>As-tu des fr\u00e8res et s\u0153urs ? Comment s&rsquo;appellent-ils ? Quel \u00e2ge ont-ils ?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Oui, j&rsquo;ai une petite s\u0153ur qui s&rsquo;appelle Sophie. Elle a huit ans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Comment est ta relation avec tes parents ?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>J&rsquo;ai une tr\u00e8s bonne relation avec mes parents. On s&rsquo;entend tr\u00e8s bien.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Est-ce que tu as un animal de compagnie ?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Oui, j&rsquo;ai un chat qui s&rsquo;appelle Minou. Il est tr\u00e8s mignon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quel est ton souvenir le plus marquant en famille ?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mon souvenir le plus marquant en famille, c&rsquo;est quand nous avons fait un voyage en France l&rsquo;\u00e9t\u00e9 dernier. C&rsquo;\u00e9tait tr\u00e8s amusant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source :<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/uOpM6biBncU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube @LearnFrenchFun<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example of questions you could be asked in the DELF A2 on the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">theme of the studies<\/span> and the answers you could give:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3a44d997 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-acbaa9e9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-7c7fb89c\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2714\ufe0f Ecoute &amp; lis&#8230;<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-ce100c3c\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/example-delf-questions-theme-studies.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-8eb30b9e\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sur le th\u00e8me des \u00e9tudes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Qu&rsquo;est-ce que tu \u00e9tudies ?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>J&rsquo;\u00e9tudie la m\u00e9decine car j&rsquo;aime aider les gens et j&rsquo;ai toujours \u00e9t\u00e9 int\u00e9ress\u00e9(e) par le domaine m\u00e9dical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pourquoi as-tu choisi cette fili\u00e8re ?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>J&rsquo;ai choisi cette fili\u00e8re car je veux devenir enseignant(e) et j&rsquo;aime travailler avec les enfants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Comment sont tes professeurs ?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mes professeurs sont tr\u00e8s comp\u00e9tents et ils sont toujours pr\u00eats \u00e0 aider les \u00e9tudiants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quels sont tes projets d&rsquo;avenir ?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mes projets d&rsquo;avenir sont de trouver un emploi dans mon domaine d&rsquo;\u00e9tudes et de r\u00e9ussir ma carri\u00e8re professionnelle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Est-ce que tu \u00e9tudies beaucoup ? Combien de temps par jour ?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Oui, j&rsquo;\u00e9tudie beaucoup car je veux obtenir de bonnes notes et r\u00e9ussir mes examens. Je passe environ 3 heures par jour \u00e0 \u00e9tudier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source :<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/uOpM6biBncU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube @LearnFrenchFun<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More advice on the French DELF A2 oral exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"R\u00e9ussir ton oral d\u2019examen de fran\u00e7ais : conseils pour le DELF A2 (Les questions th\u00e9matiques, part 2)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uOpM6biBncU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to prepare for the DELF exam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the DELF exam dates near, some students may feel overwhelmed and not sure how to prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The DELF exam is not something to be taken lightly. If you want to pass, <strong>you need to be prepared<\/strong>. Here are some tips to help you get started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>First<\/strong>, familiarize yourself with the <strong>format of the exam<\/strong>. As we have seen, there are four sections- listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Each section has its <strong>own set of rules<\/strong> and regulations. Make sure you know <strong>what is expected<\/strong> of you before you walk into the exam room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Second<\/strong>, brush up on your language skills. The DELF exam tests your ability to use French in a <strong>real-world setting<\/strong>. If you can&rsquo;t conjugate verbs or string together a coherent sentence, you&rsquo;re going to have a tough time passing the exam. \ud83d\ude31<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-a3fd63f5 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-b2874c19\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/img-pdf-bonus-french.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/img-pdf-bonus-french.png 600w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/img-pdf-bonus-french-300x250.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-b7230359\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PDF Bonus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have prepared a <strong>free PDF<\/strong> to help you <strong>prepare for your French DELF oral exam<\/strong>. \ud83d\udc49 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/3KHFAKl\" target=\"_blank\">Download it for free<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will find the list of <strong>all the questions<\/strong> with the <strong>answers <\/strong>to give + <strong>tips <\/strong>for each question.<br>And at the end, you will have an <strong>exercise <\/strong>to practice with the <strong>correction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3dfa3\"><tbody><tr><td>\u2714\ufe0f I always recommend that my students <strong>write <\/strong>(<em>for the DELF written production<\/em>) or <strong>say <\/strong>(<em>for the DELF oral production<\/em>) at least one sentence with the relative pronoun \u00ab\u00a0<strong>dont<\/strong>\u00ab\u00a0. Why? Because it is a relative pronoun that <strong>few students master<\/strong> and showing the examiner <strong>that you have understood it and can use it<\/strong> is a very positive point.<br>By the way, we have prepared an <strong>article with a video that explains<\/strong> in detail <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/difference-between-dont-and-duquel-in-french\/\" target=\"_blank\">how to use the relative pronoun dont and what differences there are with duquel<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third<\/strong>, <strong>practice, practice, practice<\/strong>. Take as many practice exams as you can get your hands on. The more Practice exams you take, the better prepared you&rsquo;ll be for the real thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Finally<\/strong>, <strong>relax <\/strong>and <strong>don&rsquo;t stress out<\/strong>. The DELF exam is important, but it&rsquo;s not the end of the world if you don&rsquo;t pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep these tips in mind and you&rsquo;ll be well on your way to passing the DELF exam.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/no-stress-for-delf-exam.jpg\" alt=\"Are you going to take the DELF exam? Don't stress!\" class=\"wp-image-1151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/no-stress-for-delf-exam.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/no-stress-for-delf-exam-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for passing the DELF exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The French DELF exam is a test that many students are required to take in order to get into the best universities. It&rsquo;s not an easy thing to do and it can be pretty intimidating, but with these tips you&rsquo;ll be able to pass without too much of a hassle!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 1 for passing the DELF exam: <strong>Keep up on your grammar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you&rsquo;re fluent in French, the grammar rules will still need some attention. Practice them <strong>as often as possible<\/strong> and make sure you know all of them for each level&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 2 for passing the DELF exam: <strong>Spend time reading<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important things about passing this test (<em>or any other language exam<\/em>), is knowing <strong>how to read and understand<\/strong> what you&rsquo;re reading. If you&rsquo;re having trouble reading in your native language, you&rsquo;ll have even more trouble understanding what&rsquo;s being said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 3 for passing the DELF exam: <strong>Know how DELF is scored<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DELF tests are scored on a scale, so it&rsquo;s good to know where your level of French falls on the scale. It will also help if you know what DELF score is required for your chosen school or program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 We have made a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/what-is-your-french-level-and-the-benefits-of-knowing-it\/\" target=\"_blank\">small French test<\/a> to help you have an idea of your real level in French and not only of your school level, which unfortunately, is only too often based on your grammatical knowledge in French.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 4 for passing the DELF exam: <strong>Practice, practice, practice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is pretty self-explanatory. The more you practice, the better you&rsquo;ll do on the test. Try to find DELF practice exams and simulations to get a feel for what the real test will be like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is very easy to find free ones on the Internet. Ask our friend <strong>Google <\/strong>: \u00ab\u00a0<strong>annales examen DELF<\/strong>\u00ab\u00a0. And you will have the possibility to practice in real conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 5 for passing the DELF exam: <strong>Get help if you need it<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes it&rsquo;s hard to do everything on your own, especially when it comes to preparing for an exam. If you&rsquo;re feeling overwhelmed or lost, don&rsquo;t be afraid to ask for help from a friend, family member, or tutor. They can give you the extra push you need to pass the DELF!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have been a DELF examiner for almost 8 years and Priscilla has over 25 years of experience and is a member of the EAQUALS jury. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chez-prisc-chris.com\/en\/french-course-online.php\" target=\"_blank\">If you need lessons, we are here<\/a>. \ud83d\ude06\ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So there you have it! With these tips in mind, you will have success!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know about DELF in France (including where to take your exams)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I bet you&rsquo;re reading this because you&rsquo;re wondering what the heck DELF is. Well, I&rsquo;m here to tell ya! (I also might be your teacher). DELF stands for <strong>Dipl\u00f4me d&rsquo;\u00c9tudes en Langue Fran\u00e7aise<\/strong> which loosely translates to \u00ab\u00a0<strong>Certificate of French Language Study<\/strong>\u00ab\u00a0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are currently four levels of DELF exams: A1, A2, B1 and B2. You can take any level at any time. You can just go straight on to DELF B2 after DELF A2. I&rsquo;m not making this clear am I? Anyone else confused?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Time for a break picture of a cute dog: \ud83d\ude02<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/VdZENwlvcVqYO5DI6tjQGPfSYvRpIEM1dihTHH0k0QfCfqFA39MzYHfMGHX7xlTcGIvG5KBoPyRNoI_zbd1-BQZKfa-YHWsaQ9__bITAfq79sX7rcaRyq-MiyHuseSqoyNE-zsVJ\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See if this helps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You gotta know the levels like abc &#8211; one is lower than the other, but it doesn&rsquo;t really make sense&#8230; Like does \u00ab\u00a0B\u00a0\u00bb come before or after \u00ab\u00a0A\u00a0\u00bb?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So basically there are four DELFs (levels) and they start by getting harder as you move up: DELF A1, DELF A2, DELF B1 and DELF B2. After, it&rsquo;s DALF. DALF C1 and DALF C2. If you have the DALF C2 level we can say that you are a native speaker. And maybe even better than native\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can just go straight <strong>from DELF B1 to DELF B2 without taking DELF A2<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Testing dates&nbsp;(when DELFs are offered): it depends from your country! Contact the examination center closest to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france-education-international.fr\/centres-d-examen\/carte\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See on the map<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learn-french-fun.com\/exam-oral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/exam-oral-promo-200px.jpg\" alt=\"PASS THE FRENCH ORAL EXAM\" class=\"wp-image-2058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/exam-oral-promo-200px.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/exam-oral-promo-200px-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The DELF Exam is a great way to certify your French language skills!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to certify your French language skills, you may want to take the DELF exam. Read on for everything you need to know about this qualification and how it can help improve or even start a career in France! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ll also find some helpful tips from our team of experts at Learn French Fun&rsquo;s blog so that you can prepare yourself for success before taking the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if all else fails? There will be plenty more opportunities where that came from&#8211;DELF exams are offered around the world by education centers, universities, and also DELF examination centers on all five continents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> We hope we&rsquo;ve helped answer any questions you might have had about this certification process and wish everyone good luck with their future studies!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/learnfrenchfun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmc-encart-blog.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmc-encart-blog.png 600w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmc-encart-blog-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Articles that might interest you: <\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/what-is-included-in-the-delf-a2\/\">What is included in the DELF A2?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/faq-on-the-delf-french-exam\/\">FAQ on the DELF French exam<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/french-exam-delf-b1-everything-you-need-to-know\/\">French Exam DELF B1: Everything You Need to Know<\/a><\/li><li class=\"current\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-delf\/\">Everything you need to know about DELF<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/the-delf-and-tcf-french-exam-whats-the-difference\/\">The DELF and TCF French exam: what&rsquo;s the difference?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/how-are-french-delf-b2-students-graded\/\">How are French DELF B2 students graded?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/the-difference-between-the-delf-and-dalf-french-language-proficiency-exams\/\">The Difference Between the DELF and DALF French Language Proficiency Exams<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The DELF or Dipl\u00f4me d&rsquo;\u00c9tudes en Langue Fran\u00e7aise is the official qualification certifying that a person has acquired advanced knowledge of French language. DELF&rsquo;s are offered around the world by education centers, universities, and also DELF examination centers on all five continents. DELF examinations focus on four main areas: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. DELF examinations are composed of four tests corresponding to these areas. 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