DELF B1 · Section 3 of 4

B1 WritingProduction écrite

DELF B1 writing practice (production écrite) requires one text of around 160 to 180 words expressing and supporting a personal opinion.

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DELF B1 writing practice (production écrite) requires one text of around 160 to 180 words expressing and supporting a personal opinion. You are given a prompt describing the situation and what to include. The section lasts about 45 minutes and is worth 25 points.

Format per the official DELF tout public B1.

What the Writing section tests

DELF B1 writing tests your ability to write coherent, connected texts on familiar topics, presenting personal opinions and experiences with reasonably accurate grammar and appropriate vocabulary. Structure, coherence and range of expression are all assessed.

Exercises
1
Time
~45 min
Score
/25

How to prepare

  1. 1Spend five minutes planning before you write: list your main points and the order you will present them.
  2. 2Use paragraph breaks and connectors to create a clear structure.
  3. 3Vary your vocabulary and sentence structures; repeating the same words signals a limited range.
  4. 4Practise with corrected examples to see how well-scoring B1 writing handles structure and word count, then run a timed mock exam to build the fluency the 45-minute section demands.

What a task looks like

Example

Sujet · Texte d'opinion

Vous avez lu un article qui affirme que les gens voyagent trop en avion et que cela nuit à l'environnement. Vous écrivez un texte pour un magazine pour donner votre point de vue. (Environ 160-180 mots)

Critères évalués
Respect de la consigneCohérence et enchaînementVocabulaireCorrection grammaticale

Illustrative only. Real exam prompts are inside the app.

For the full picture, work through a free corrected B1 sample paper.

DELF B1 Writing practice questions

How do I practice DELF B1 writing?+

Write opinion texts of around 160 to 180 words on familiar topics, then compare your work with corrected examples to identify gaps in structure, vocabulary and grammar. Regular timed practice under the 45-minute limit is the most effective preparation.

Can I use a dictionary in the writing section?+

No. Dictionaries and reference materials are not permitted during the exam.

How is the B1 writing section marked?+

Examiners use a grid covering task completion, coherence and cohesion, vocabulary range and grammatical accuracy. Each criterion contributes to the 25-point total.

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CO Listening→CE Reading→PO Speaking→B1 overview→DELF B1 sample paper→

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