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The
DELF (Diplome d'Études en
Langue Française) and the
DALF (Diplome Approfondi de
Langue Française) are offered in
900 exam centers throughout 154
countries. About 350 000 units
are taken every year and 60 000
people are awarded a
certificate. Since 2005, the
DELF and the DALF certificates
are harmonized with the
Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages from the
Council of Europe.
Basic User
DELF A1
Breakthrough. Can
understand and use familiar
expressions and very basic
phrases. Can introduce
himself/herself and others. Can
interact in a simple way
provided the other person talks
slowly and clearly.
Description of the test
Preparation course: Beginners
2 / Beginners 3
DELF A2
Waystage. Can
understand sentences and
frequently used expressions. Can
communicate in simple and
routine tasks requiring a simple
and direct exchange of
information. Can describe in
simple terms the immediate
environment and matters in areas
of immediate need.
Description of the test
Preparation course: Beginners
4 / Intermediate 1
Independant user
DELF B1
Threshold. Can
understand the main points of
clear standard input on familiar
matters. Can deal with most
situations likely to arise
whilst travelling in an area
where the language is spoken.
Can produce simple connected
text on topics which are
familiar. Can describe
experiences and events, hopes &
ambitions and briefly give
reasons and explanations for
opinions and plans.
Description of the test
Preparation course:
Intermediate 2 / 3 / 4
DELF B2
Vantage. Can
understand the main ideas of
complex text on both concrete
and abstract topics. Can
interact with a degree of
fluency and spontaneity that
makes regular interaction with
native speakers. Can produce
clear, detailed text on a wide
range of subjects and explain a
viewpoint on a topical issue.
Description of the test
Preparation course:
Préparation au DELF B2
Proficient User
DALF C1
Effectiveness. Can
understand a wide range of
demanding, longer texts, and
recognise implicit meaning. Can
express him/herself fluently and
spontaneously. Can use language
flexibly and effectively for
social, academic and
professional purposes. Can
produce clear, well-structured,
detailed text on complex
subjects, showing controlled use
of organisational patterns,
connectors and cohesive devices.
Description of the test
Preparation course:
Préparation au DALF C1
DALF
C2
Mastery. Can understand
with ease virtually everything
heard or read. Can summarise
information from different
spoken and written sources,
reconstructing arguments and
accounts in a coherent
presentation. Can express
him/herself spontaneously, very
fluently and precisely,
differentiating finer shades of
meaning even in more complex
situations.
Description of the test
Preparation course:
Préparation au DHEF |
