If you are considering taking the DELF B1 exam, it means that you already have a reasonable level that allows you to be ‘independent’. This means that you are able to interact with others in French, have a conversation, give your opinions, etc.

DELF B1 exam

Four skills are measured through four kinds of exercises:
- listening comprehension: the recordings are at a slightly lower pace than regular French conversations,
- reading comprehension: you need to be able to understand different kinds of documents
- a writing assignment: it is usually an essay or a letter to write on a specific issue
- an oral test: you need to know how to talk about yourself, then interact with others, and eventually present your viewpoint in French.

How to prepare DELF B1?

Like any exam, the DELF B1 should be prepared using sample exams as well as exercises to progressively help you to reach your target. At Live-French.net, we usually use a specific book that has given outstanding results with our students. Count on 2 months if you need to focus on one part of the exam, and around 6 months if you want to seriously prepare the DELF B1 and succeed!

If you’re not sure what exam would be the best for you, check out our article about the DELF exam preparation