The DELF B1
Four papers, 25 points each.
10 minutes · A free lesson from B1 : Indépendant (independent) · Roman and Urdu pronunciation guides and English meanings are shown under each phrase
The DELF B1 has four papers, each marked out of 25: listening (about 25 minutes), reading (about 45 minutes), writing (about 45 minutes) and speaking (about 15 minutes, after 10 minutes to prepare). You pass with 50 out of 100, and at least 5 out of 25 in every paper.
Lesson quiz
Check what you have learned. Choose an answer to see whether it is right, and why.
Quick check: How many points is each DELF B1 paper worth?
- 50
- 25
- 100
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B: 25 — Four papers of 25 points each make 100.
Quick check: What do you need to pass the DELF B1?
- 60 out of 100, whatever the papers
- A pass in speaking only
- 50 out of 100, and at least 5 out of 25 in every paper
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C: 50 out of 100, and at least 5 out of 25 in every paper — A total of 50 is not enough if one paper is below 5 out of 25.
Quick check: How long do you prepare before the speaking test?
- About 10 minutes
- No time at all
- About an hour
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A: About 10 minutes — You get about 10 minutes to prepare, then speak for about 15.
Quick check: What do examiners look for in DELF B1 writing?
- Very long sentences
- A clear opinion, reasons with examples, and linking words
- As many rare words as possible
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B: A clear opinion, reasons with examples, and linking words — Answer the question and argue. Count your words too: too short loses marks.