DELF - DALF Preparation

[General

DELF is the abbreviation for "Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française" and requires the elementary competence levels of the CEFR (A1 - B2).

DALF is the abbreviation for "Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française" and assumes the advanced levels of competence of the CEFR (C1 - C2).

Whether you work in an international company or abroad - foreign language skills are always a plus. Personnel managers take your DELF or DALF certificate, at which level you speak a language, your chances in the profession rise thereby definitely.

exams

The DELF and DALF certificates are state language diplomas awarded by the French Ministry of Education. The exams are standardized and recognized worldwide. They are developed by the Center international d'études pédagogiques (CIEP) on behalf of the French Ministry of Education.

The structure and the tasks of the examinations were developed by the CIEP (Center international d'études pédagogiques, dt. International Center for Studies in Education) taking into account current educational research results. Abroad, the Cultural Department of the French Embassy is responsible for the organization and local administration.

The total of six DELF / DALF exams can be taken independently of each other. The CEFR describes in detail for each level the knowledge that French learners need to achieve. These are useful for teachers to classify learning content and to make progress comparable.

At each level, from A1 to C2, the four communicative competencies - oral and written comprehension, verbal and written skills - are examined through a series of tasks. DELF / DALF diplomas can be taken without a placement test or special proof.

competence

DELF and DALF are both French language certification programs issued by the Ministry of Education (Ministère de l'Education Nationale).

The CIEP (Center international d'études pédagogiques) is responsible for the educational and administrative implementation of this certificate and prepares the content of the examination.

There are a total of 900 recognized examination centers in 154 different countries worldwide where French language certificates can be taken.

The special CIEP Expertise consists of competence and experience:

• the CIEP test office in the field of linguistics and didactics

• the CIEP validation center in psychometric analysis and quality assurance

• CIEP service team audit processing with its customer focus and implementation standards

• the CIEP evaluation office, which guarantees a secure and efficient result determination

quality features

DELF and DALF language examinations are developed according to the latest test methods and the highest scientific standards. A constant check on the validity, reliability and objectivity of the tests ensures the highest level of quality.

DELF and DALF exam formats are based on the ALTE quality criteria and are regularly reviewed externally. They are based on a comprehensive needs analysis and thus represent the actual linguistic challenges of everyday life.

Special quality features are:

• the transparency of the requirements and thus fairness towards the participants
• the professional standardization of the test format
• the qualified licensing of the examiners
• the constant statistical assurance of a constant difficulty, selectivity and rater reliability

recognition

Internationally, DELF / DALF enjoys great recognition among companies as well as state and academic institutions.

DELF / DALF can only be taken by foreigners and serve as official proof of existing language competence for the practical application and mastery of the French language.

The DELF / DALF exams can be taken independently of each other, without time restrictions, in the same country or in different countries. DELF / DALF certificates are valid for an unlimited period of time.

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DELF A2 - advanced speech application

The DELF A2 already certifies the candidate with advanced skills. The participant is considered here as part of the society. Consequently, he has to master things like politeness and simple conversation.

The exam consists of four parts, with 25 points per discipline. The exam is passed if a total of at least 50 out of 100 and in no part less than five points has been achieved.

Written exam              listening comprehension                         25 Minutes

                                    reading comprehension                          30 Minutes

                                   Write                                                        45 Minutes

Oral exam                   preparation                                             10 Minutes

                                   exam                                                        6-8 Minutes

1. Listening comprehension

Short situations (totally three minutes) from everyday life are played twice. Subsequently, questions must be answered.

2. Reading comprehension

Here, too, everyday things are treated in three to five documents, and then questions have to be answered.

3. Write

Writing two texts, a short description about an event or a personal experience as well as an informal letter eg invitation, thank-you or apology letter, information, information etc.

4. Speak

Interview conducted by the Examiner, Simulated Dialogue, Presentation of Your Own Person This will be followed by the Oral Exam (individually, 10 minutes preparation and 6 - 8 minutes examination).

DELF B1 - independent speech application

With B1 the candidate reaches the independent level. He can follow a discussion and participate in it, he expresses his own opinion and can respond to surprising everyday situations. Flexible and experienced linguistic utterances are already part of the diploma's vocabulary.

The exam consists of four parts, with 25 points per discipline. The exam is passed if a total of at least 50 out of 100 and in no part less than five points has been achieved.

Written exam              listening comprehension                         25 Minutes

                                   reading comprehension                          35 Minutes

                                  Write                                                        45 Minutes

Oral exam                   preparation                                             10 Minutes

                                  exam                                                        15 Minutes

1. Listening comprehension

Short situations (totally three minutes) from everyday life are played twice. Subsequently, questions must be answered.

2. Reading comprehension

Information based on a given task read out of a text as well as a newspaper article or similar. analyze

3. Write

Minireview by setting out his own opinion on a given topic

4. Speak

Interview conducted by the examiner, simulated dialogue, presentation of one's own person, in addition to expressing one's own opinion in relation to a previously unknown article or event. There is also the oral exam (individually, 10 minutes preparation and 15 minutes exam).

DELF B2 - independent speech application

In B2, the candidate can not only say his opinion, but also defend his point of view and continue to execute. He negotiates and discusses without difficulty and is able to correct his mistakes himself. Holders of the DELF B2 are exempted from the language test when entering a French university

The exam consists of four parts, with 25 points per discipline. The exam is passed if a total of at least 50 out of 100 and in no part less than five points has been achieved.

Written exam              listening comprehension                         30 Minutes

                                   reading comprehension                          60 Minutes

                                  Write                                                        60 Minutes

Oral exam                   preparation                                             30 Minutes

                                  exam                                                        20 Minutes

[Translate to English:]

1. Hörverstehen

Fragen zu einem Interview oder einer Nachrichtensendung (nur einmal abgespielt) sowie zu einem Vortrag oder einer Fernseh- bzw. Radiosendung (zweimal abgespielt) beantworten. Das Hördokument dauert acht Minuten. 

2. Leseverstehen

Fragen zu einem Artikel über Frankreich oder den französischsprachigen Raum sowie zu einem argumentativen Text beantworten. 

3. Schreiben

Verfassen eines Texts als Beitrag zu einer Debatte (eigene Meinung), formeller Brief 

4. Sprechen

Eigenen Standpunkt darlegen und verteidigen. Dazu kommt die mündliche Prüfung (einzeln, 30 Minuten Vorbereitung und 20 Minuten Prüfung). 

DALF C1 - competent speech application

The candidate is now at the upper level. He can independently and without difficulty initiate discussions and discussions using a large and adequate vocabulary. He speaks spontaneously, fluently and clearly structured. He shows that he masters the language structures.

The exam consists of four parts, with 25 points per discipline. The exam is passed if a total of at least 50 out of 100 and in no part less than five points has been achieved.

Written exam              listening comprehension                         20 Minutes

                                   reading comprehension                          50 Minutes

                                  Write                                                        150 Minutes

Oral exam                   preparation                                             60 Minutes

                                  exam                                                        30 Minutes

1. Listening comprehension

Questions about a long document (about eight minutes, played twice) as well as about various short documents (commercials, etc.). Overall, the audio document takes about ten minutes.

2. Reading comprehension

Questions about a literary or journalistic text from 1500 to 2000 words.

3. Write

Composing a synthesis of various textual documents (total approx. 1000 words) and an argument based on these documents. You can choose from two subject areas: natural sciences or humanities.

4. Speak

Lecture followed by a discussion with the jury. There are the same subjects as for the written part to choose from.

DALF C2 - competent speech application

The candidate must now prove that he can solve academic or other continuing tasks. He is expected to have a precise, adequate language and an attentive expression.

The written part lasts 3 hours 30 minutes, the oral part consists of one hour preparation and 30 minutes exam. In each discipline 50 points each can be achieved.

Listening comprehension and speaking                 prepation      60 Minutes

                                                                                    exam              30 Minutes

Text comprehension and writing                             exam              210 Minutes

1. + 2. Listening and speaking

To summarize the audio document (played twice), make own remarks on the problem dealt with and then lead a discussion with the jury. Once again, the two faculties of Humanities or Natural Sciences are available for selection.

3. + 4. Text comprehension and writing

Production of a structured text (article, speech, report) on the basis of an information dossier of 2000 words.