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DELF B1Diplôme d'études en langue française

Practice every DELF B1 section and take full, timed mock exams with examiner-style AI feedback and a predicted score.

Practise every DELF B1 section with full, timed mock exams and examiner-style feedback. DELF B1 certifies the independent-user level of the CEFR: you can cope while travelling, follow familiar work or school topics, and produce connected speech and writing. The exam has four sections (listening, reading, writing, speaking), each scored out of 25 for a total of 100; you pass at 50/100 and the diploma is valid for life.

Format and scoring per the official DELF tout public (France Education international).

The DELF B1 exam, section by section

The four sections run in this order. The three written sections are taken together; the oral is individual.

CO
Listening
Compréhension de l'oral
3 exercises · audio x2
25 min · /25
CE
Reading
Compréhension des écrits
3 exercises
45 min · /25
PE
Writing
Production écrite
1 exercise
45 min · /25
PO
Speaking
Production orale
3 exercises
15 min · /25
100/100 total
Pass at 50/100. Each section must reach 5/25 or the whole exam fails. The diploma is valid for life.

Practice DELF B1 by skill

Who takes DELF B1?

B1 is the most-requested DELF level. It is commonly required for French nationality, a residence permit, or entry to vocational programmes and certain universities. Learners usually reach it after roughly 350 to 400 hours of French.

How to prepare for B1

  1. 1Take a full timed mock exam first to see your starting score and weakest section.
  2. 2Drill that weak section, then re-test. Most candidates lose points in production écrite.
  3. 3Get examiner-style feedback on your writing and speaking, the parts you cannot self-grade.
  4. 4Build a daily listening habit and learn the speaking exam's three-part structure by heart.

Know your B1 score before exam day

delfprep mirrors the real exam, then grades your writing and speaking the way an official DELF examiner would, with feedback that quotes your own words.

  • Full timed mocks, all four sections
  • AI feedback on writing and speaking
  • Predicted /100 score, section by section
  • Unlimited practice across every level

B1 or a different level?

How DELF B1 compares to the level above it and to the TCF/TEF tests.

 
DELF B1
DELF B2
CEFR level
Independent user
Independent user (upper)
Typical use
Nationality, residence permits, vocational and university entry
University admission, professional roles, immigration
Validity
For life
For life
The DELF is a permanent diploma; the TCF and TEF are timed tests valid two years and used for Canada federal immigration. The DELF is for Quebec and education.

Free DELF B1 sample paper

A complete practice paper with detailed answer keys, online and as a printable PDF.

DELF B1 practice test questions, answered

What level is DELF B1?+

B1 is the independent user level of the CEFR. You can handle most situations while travelling, follow familiar work or school topics, and express opinions and plans in connected speech and writing.

How is DELF B1 scored?+

Each of the four sections is scored out of 25, for a total of 100. You pass at 50/100, but you must score at least 5/25 in every section.

How long is the DELF B1 exam?+

The three collective sections run about 1 hour 45 minutes together. The individual speaking test is about 15 minutes, with 10 minutes of preparation beforehand.

Does the DELF B1 diploma expire?+

No. The DELF is awarded for life and never needs renewing, unlike the TCF or TEF which are valid for two years.

Is DELF B1 useful for immigration?+

B1 is widely required for French nationality and for many residency and study routes. Practising every section with timed mock exams helps you reach the required 50/100 with each section above 5/25. The DELF is not used for Canada federal Express Entry (that uses the TEF/TCF); it is used for Quebec and education.

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