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Key Facts: DELE B1 Exam
General DELE B1 certifies intermediate Spanish at CEFR B1 and has indefinite diploma validity.
Each of the four tests is worth 25 points, for a maximum of 100.
Reading + Writing and Listening + Speaking each require at least 30/50 in the same session.
Reading has 30 scored items over five tasks in 70 minutes.
Listening has 30 scored items over five tasks in 40 minutes, with recordings heard twice.
Writing requires a 100–120-word interaction and a 130–150-word composition within 60 minutes.
Speaking lasts 15 minutes, with 15 additional minutes of preparation for Tasks 1 and 2.
The published 2026 country fee is EUR 173 in Spain and USD 154 in the United States.
DELE B1 is an official intermediate Spanish certificate from the Instituto Cervantes, testing reading, listening, writing, and speaking across four graded sections; passing requires 60/100 overall and 30/50 in each of two test groups.
Sample DELE B1 Practice Questions
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1Read the following announcement and answer the question. 'Se alquila habitación en piso compartido, céntrico, con todas las comodidades. Los gastos de agua y luz están incluidos en el precio. No se admiten animales. Llamar por las tardes.' What is included in the rental price?
2Read the following notice and answer the question. 'La biblioteca municipal estará cerrada los próximos lunes y martes por obras de renovación. A partir del miércoles el horario será el habitual: de 9:00 a 21:00 horas. Los libros prestados pueden devolverse en la entrada principal.' Where can library books be returned during the closure?
3Read the following job advertisement and answer the question. 'Se busca camarero/a con experiencia mínima de dos años en restaurante. Imprescindible inglés nivel B2 y disponibilidad para trabajar fines de semana. Se valorará conocimiento de francés. Jornada completa. Salario según convenio.' Which requirement is described as essential (imprescindible) for this position?
4Read the following text and choose the best answer. 'El turismo rural ha crecido considerablemente en España durante los últimos años. Cada vez más personas prefieren escapar del ruido de las ciudades para disfrutar de la naturaleza, la gastronomía local y las tradiciones culturales. Este tipo de turismo beneficia especialmente a las comunidades pequeñas que antes sufrían el abandono de sus habitantes jóvenes.' According to the text, what is one benefit of rural tourism?
5Read the following text and answer the question. 'María lleva tres años viviendo en Berlín. Al principio le resultó muy difícil adaptarse al clima frío y a las costumbres alemanas, pero con el tiempo fue haciendo amigos y aprendiendo el idioma. Ahora trabaja como diseñadora gráfica en una empresa internacional y dice que jamás volvería a España a vivir, aunque visita a su familia todos los veranos.' What does María say about returning to Spain?
6Read the three short texts and decide which one matches the statement: 'This person prefers to travel during less busy periods.' Text A: 'Me encanta viajar en agosto porque toda la familia está de vacaciones y podemos ir juntos.' Text B: 'Siempre intento reservar los viajes en temporada baja para evitar las aglomeraciones y pagar menos.' Text C: 'No me importa viajar cuando hay mucha gente; lo importante es el destino.'
7Read the three short texts and decide which matches: 'This person has changed their diet for health reasons.' Text A: 'Dejé de comer carne hace dos años porque el médico me dijo que tenía el colesterol muy alto.' Text B: 'Me hice vegetariano por razones éticas; no me parece bien el maltrato a los animales.' Text C: 'Como de todo, pero últimamente prefiero los platos con menos grasas porque me sientan mejor.'
8Read the following text with a gap and choose the sentence that best fits the blank. 'El Camino de Santiago es una ruta de peregrinación que termina en la catedral de Santiago de Compostela. ______. Por eso, cada año miles de personas de todo el mundo lo recorren a pie, en bicicleta o a caballo.' Which sentence fills the gap most logically?
9Read the following text with a gap and choose the sentence that best fits the blank. 'Laura llegó tarde a la reunión. ______. Por eso, su jefe le dijo que la próxima vez tenía que avisar con más tiempo.' Which sentence completes the text logically?
10Choose the word that best fills the gap in this sentence. 'Cuando llegamos al hotel, descubrimos que la reserva ________ a nombre de otra persona.'
About the DELE B1 Exam
General DELE B1 certifies intermediate Spanish at CEFR B1 and has indefinite validity. Four tests assess Reading (70 minutes, 30 items), Listening (40 minutes, 30 items), Writing (60 minutes, two tasks) and Speaking (15 minutes, four tasks, with 15 additional minutes for preparation of Tasks 1 and 2). Each skill is worth 25 points. Passing requires 30/50 in Reading + Writing and 30/50 in Listening + Speaking in the same session. The published 2026 general B1 written dates are May 23, October 16 and November 14, with registration closing April 8, September 2 and September 30 respectively; confirm availability and the oral appointment with your center.
Exam sponsor: Instituto Cervantes, awarding DELE diplomas on behalf of Spain’s education ministry.. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
60 questions
Time Limit
Reading 70 minutes; Listening 40 minutes; Writing 60 minutes; Speaking 15 minutes, plus 15 minutes oral preparation. Total: 185 testing minutes, or 200 including preparation, before breaks and administration.
Passing Score
60 out of 100 overall, with at least 30 out of 50 in each group: Group 1 (Reading + Writing) and Group 2 (Listening + Speaking).
Exam / Certification Fees
2026 published fee: EUR 173 in Spain; USD 154 in the United States. These are country fees, not currency conversions; confirm the applicable country and center.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Reading Comprehension
Five tasks with 30 questions: matching statements to short texts, answering multiple-choice questions on an extended text, locating information across three texts, inserting sentences into a gapped text, and selecting the correct grammatical or lexical form to complete sentences.
Listening Comprehension
Five tasks: brief-message questions, extended personal-monologue questions, six news items, matching short monologues or conversations to statements, and attributing statements to the man, the woman or neither. Recordings are heard twice.
Written Expression and Interaction
Two writing tasks totalling 230–270 words: Task 1 is a 100–120 word letter, email, or forum message responding to a given prompt; Task 2 is a 130–150 word narrative or opinion text on a personal experience, opinion, or plan.
Oral Expression and Interaction
Four tasks: prepared presentation (2–3 minutes), related conversation (3–4), photo description and questions (2–3), and photo-linked simulated interaction (2–3). Advance preparation covers Tasks 1 and 2.
Preparing for the DELE B1 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 60 out of 100 overall, with at least 30 out of 50 in each group: Group 1 (Reading + Writing) and Group 2 (Listening + Speaking).
- Exam length: 60 questions
- Time limit: Reading 70 minutes; Listening 40 minutes; Writing 60 minutes; Speaking 15 minutes, plus 15 minutes oral preparation. Total: 185 testing minutes, or 200 including preparation, before breaks and administration.
- Exam / certification fees: 2026 published fee: EUR 173 in Spain; USD 154 in the United States. These are country fees, not currency conversions; confirm the applicable country and center. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
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DELE B1: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How is general DELE B1 structured and graded?
Reading (70 minutes, 30 items), Listening (40 minutes, 30 items), Writing (60 minutes, two texts) and Speaking (15 minutes, four tasks, plus 15 minutes preparation) each carry 25 points. You must score at least 30/50 in Reading + Writing and 30/50 in Listening + Speaking in the same session.
Who can register for DELE B1?
Cervantes states that candidates may register regardless of nationality or origin. Check current registration and identity-document instructions and select general B1 rather than the different A2/B1 school examination.
What happens if I pass only one scoring group?
Both groups must pass in the same session. A high overall total cannot compensate for a group below 30/50, and a passed group is not carried forward for a later partial retake.
How much does DELE B1 cost and when is it offered in 2026?
The published country fee is EUR 173 in Spain and USD 154 in the United States. General B1 written dates in 2026 are May 23, October 16 and November 14; their registration deadlines are April 8, September 2 and September 30. Confirm the applicable fee, availability and oral appointment with your center.
How long should I study for DELE B1?
Cervantes does not prescribe a universal preparation-hour requirement. Begin with a four-skill diagnostic using the official model, then plan time for the language and task skills you need; suggested study hours are planning advice rather than a guarantee.
Does the DELE B1 diploma expire, and when are results available?
DELE diplomas have indefinite validity. The current Cervantes FAQ gives approximately three months for results and describes access to a grade certificate and, for successful candidates, a digital diploma through the candidate area; follow the actual publication notice.
Where can I find official DELE B1 practice materials?
The Instituto Cervantes preparation page provides model papers, listening recordings, transcripts and answer keys. Its B1 exam guide supplies task descriptions and scoring scales; OpenExamPrep provides independent explanations and practice, not official examination papers.