DELF B1 tests whether the student is competent enough to be independent. They are challenged to maintain interaction: they can understand and maintain a discussion and give their opinion. They are capable of dealing with situations likely to arise in daily life.
DELF B1 Test Sections |
Duration |
Mark out of |
Listening |
Approximately |
25 |
Reading |
35 mins |
25 |
Writing |
45 mins |
25 |
Speaking |
15 minutes prep then 10 mins |
25 |
Exam duration : 1 hour 45 minutes
* Total mark out of 100
* Overall pass mark: 50/100
* Pass mark per test: 5/25
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Listen to sample recordings for DELF B1 listening section to get an idea of the difficulty of each level and the sort of situations presented.
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