DELF · A1

About the DELF A1

Basic everyday phrases and vocabulary — the entry point for DELF.

What is the DELF A1?

The DELF A1 (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française) is an official certification for beginners awarded by the French Ministry of Education. It confirms your ability to communicate in basic, everyday situations and certifies you at the CEFR A1 level.

Exam papers

Paper	Tasks	Items	Time
Listening comprehension	3	15	20 min
Reading comprehension	3	15	30 min
Written production	2	—	30 min
Oral production	2	—	~7 min

Reading comprehension — what to expect

The Reading comprehension paper tests your ability to understand simple written materials such as notices, posters, and short messages. You will answer multiple-choice and matching questions based on everyday texts.

Grading and pass mark

Each of the four papers is scored out of 25, for a total of 100 points. To pass, you need a minimum overall score of 50/100 and at least 5/25 in each individual paper.

Tips for the reading paper

Read the questions carefully before looking at the texts.
Look for keywords like dates, times, and prices in notices.
Do not spend too much time on unknown words; use the context.
Familiarize yourself with common French abbreviations used in ads.
Answer every question, as there is no penalty for incorrect answers.

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