You need to show your French language proficiency to your employer, you are looking for a job in a francophone country or you wish to enter a University in France ? Then you must start your preparation for the DELF or DALF exam.
What means DELF ?
On one hand DELF stands for Diplôme d’Etude en Langue Française. It is a diploma well-known and admitted in the entire world. The diploma is valid all your life. You can book today a pack of French courses to prepare the DELF exam.
What means DALF ?
On the other hand, DALF stands for Diplôme d’Approfondissement en Langue Française. It is a diploma well-known and admitted in the entire world. The diploma is valid all your life. You can book today a pack of French courses to prepare the DALF exam.
What is the difference between DELF and DALF ?
As a result, DELF exam certifies your level from beginner (A1-A2) to intermediate (B1-B2) while DALF exam certifies your level as advanced (C1-C2).
Who can take the DELF or DALF exam ?
Firstly, DELF Junior can be taken by students in secondary school or high school for level A1-A2-B1-B2.
Additionally, everyone older than 16 years old can also take the DALF exam for level C1 and C2.
Finally, adults can take the DELF exam for level A1-A2-B1-B2 and the DALF exam for level C1-C2.
How to prepare for the DELF exam ?
Obviously, French courses Aurélia can prepare you to the DELF or DALF exam with one-on-one online courses and specific exercises so that you are ready to pass this proficiency test of French language. The day of the exam, you will have to perform oral understanding, written understanding, oral production and written production. That’s why we will basically work on real exam subjects from the previous years.
Where to take the DELF or DALF exam ?
After your preparation for the DELF or DALF exam, you can take the exam of your level from A1 to C2 in the Alliance Française, whether in France or abroad.
How to register for the DELF or DALF exam ?
For instance, you can fill in the register form on the Alliance Française website of the city where you want to take your exam or you can contact the nearest university if you live in France.
How much does it cost to take the exam ?
On the whole, the rates depend on your level but also on the city and exam center where you will take your test. Concerning the DELF A1 to B2, the rates span from about 80 euros to 150 euros. Concerning the DALF C1 or C2, the approximate price to expect is more about 200 euros.
The useful preparation book for DELF B1
You will find in this book many subjects to work on oral and written comprehension and production for upper intermediate french learners.
The useful preparation book for DELF B2
You will find in this book many subjects to work on oral and written comprehension and production for upper intermediate french learners.
The useful preparation book for DALF C1 and DALF C2
You will find in this book many subjects to work on oral and written comprehension and production for advanced french learners only.