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Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française — Level A1

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A1 Grammar & Linguistic FoundationsYou are here

Master essential French grammar: present tense of regular -er verbs, auxiliary verbs être and avoir, common irregular verbs, articles, adjectives, and question formation.

25
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Core A1 Vocabulary & Everyday Situations

Build high-frequency vocabulary for daily life: numbers, time, family, food, housing, city navigation, and shopping.

25
hours
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Receptive Skills: Listening & Reading Comprehension

Practise identifying key information from slow announcements, simple conversations, signs, menus, timetables, and short messages.

20
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Productive Skills: Writing & Speaking Tasks

Develop skills to complete administrative forms, write postcards and emails of at least 40 words, introduce yourself, ask questions, and conduct role-play dialogues.

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Full-Length Timed Practice & Mock Tests

Complete authentic DELF A1 past papers under strict exam timing (80 min collective written + 15 min oral) and review weak areas.

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DELF A1 Exam Details

Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française — Level A1

Administered by France Éducation international (FEI) / Ministère de l'Éducation nationale

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50/100 overall, with a minimum of 5/25 in each of the four sections (oral comprehension, written comprehension, written production, oral production). A score below 5 in any section is eliminatory.
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Fees vary by country and exam centre; commonly €90–€120 in France and Alliance Française centres. Check with your local authorised DELF centre for current pricing.
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Study time: 60–100 hours of guided study for a true beginner; 20–40 hours of focused exam preparation for candidates already near A1 level.

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official France Éducation international (FEI) / Ministère de l'Éducation nationale content outline

Compréhension de l'oral25%

Four to five short listening exercises: understanding a voicemail message, a public or radio announcement, simple instructions, and mini-dialogues. Most questions are 3-option QCM; a few ask for one short written item (a word, time or price). Each recording is played twice and features clear, slow speech on everyday topics (greetings, shopping, transport, time).

Compréhension des écrits25%

Four reading exercises using authentic A1-level documents: signs, labels, public notices, short messages, classified ads and a brief article. Questions are mostly multiple-choice or matching, with occasional very short written answers.

Production écrite25%

Two short writing exercises: filling in a simple form (1 point per correct item) and writing a very simple message (postcard, invitation, note) of at least 40 words on an everyday topic. Assessed on task achievement and basic correctness.

Production orale25%

Three parts: (1) guided interview about the candidate's identity (name, age, nationality, job); (2) information exchange — the candidate asks the examiner questions using six word cue cards; (3) simulated dialogue (role-play) in an everyday situation such as shopping. 10 minutes preparation + 5–7 minutes speaking.

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