Frenchyard - Premier Institute for Learning French

When asked by French language students which DELF level is harder to decide on, most of them will say, "A2 or B1." This is quite okay. The two levels might be considered similar in theory, but in practice, they are very different. It therefore makes sense to know how things change from one level to another before booking for an exam. Whether you are thinking about taking a DELF A2 French course or you think you are ready for B1, the following information will be very helpful. What Are DELF A2 and DELF B1? DELF is the official French diploma awarded on behalf of the French Ministry of Education. Pass once, and it’s yours for life- no renewals. The levels follow the CEFR scale: A2 is the upper beginner stage, and B1 is where “intermediate” begins. This is similar to both. Four parts (listening, reading, writing, and speaking), 25 marks for each part. You need 50 out of 100 to pass, and you can’t score below 5 in any single section. That last rule catches a lot of people out. M...