A2 SpeakingProduction orale
DELF A2 speaking practice (production orale) is a face-to-face test divided into three parts: a brief guided conversation about yourself, a...
DELF A2 speaking practice (production orale) is a face-to-face test divided into three parts: a brief guided conversation about yourself, a question-and-answer exchange on an everyday topic, and a simple role-play or negotiation. It lasts about 6 to 8 minutes and is worth 25 points.
Format per the official DELF tout public A2.
What the Speaking section tests
DELF A2 speaking tests your ability to communicate in familiar situations: introducing yourself, describing your daily life, discussing preferences, and managing a simple transactional exchange such as asking for information or making a request.
How to prepare
- 1Prepare to talk about yourself: your job or studies, your hobbies, your family and where you live.
- 2Practise asking and answering simple questions with a language partner or tutor, and use a timed mock exam to rehearse all three parts under real exam conditions.
- 3In the role-play, use polite formulas: 'Je voudrais...', 'Est-ce que vous pouvez...'.
- 4Review corrected examples of the three-part format so you know the expected length and style for each part.
What a task looks like
Épreuve · Conversation guidée + jeu de rôle
Vous jouez le rôle d'un(e) client(e) dans un magasin. L'examinateur joue le vendeur. Vous souhaitez acheter un cadeau d'anniversaire pour un ami et demandez des conseils sur les prix et les options disponibles.
Illustrative only. Real exam documents are inside the app.
For the full picture, work through a free corrected A2 sample paper.
DELF A2 Speaking practice questions
How do I practice DELF A2 speaking?+
Rehearse all three parts: the guided conversation, the question-and-answer exchange and the role-play. Studying corrected examples helps you understand the examiner's expectations and reduces anxiety on exam day.
How is the A2 speaking section graded?+
Examiners assess communication, vocabulary range, grammatical accuracy and pronunciation. Each part contributes to the 25-point total.
Do I need to speak continuously at A2?+
No. Short answers and simple sentences are acceptable. The examiner will prompt you and keep the exchange going.
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