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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.
Core A1 Vocabulary & Everyday Situations
Build high-frequency vocabulary for daily life: numbers, time, family, food, housing, city navigation, and shopping.
Receptive Skills: Listening & Reading Comprehension
Practise identifying key information from slow announcements, simple conversations, signs, menus, timetables, and short messages.
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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What You'll Study
7 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Introduction & Exam Overview
2 sections
Chapter 2: Essential A1 French Grammar
4 sections
Chapter 3: High-Frequency Vocabulary & Everyday Functions
4 sections
Chapter 4: Compréhension de l'Oral (Listening Comprehension)
3 sections
Chapter 5: Compréhension des Écrits (Reading Comprehension)
3 sections
Chapter 6: Production Écrite (Written Production)
3 sections
Chapter 7: Production Orale (Speaking & Interaction)
3 sections
DELF A1 Exam Details
Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française — Level A1
Administered by France Éducation international (FEI) / Ministère de l'Éducation nationale
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official France Éducation international (FEI) / Ministère de l'Éducation nationale content outline
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).
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.
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.
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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What's Next After the DELF A1?
After passing the DELF A1, you can pursue these career paths
DELF A2
Elementary French diploma certifying ability to handle simple routine exchanges and describe personal background.
DELF B1
Intermediate French qualification required for French naturalisation and independent living/working in francophone regions.
DELF B2
Upper-intermediate diploma required for admission into most French universities and professional workplace fluency.
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