DELF B1 sample papers

• the collective tests: listening, reading and writing (pages 1 to 9)
• the candidate's instructions for the speaking test (page 10)
• the correct version and the grading scale for the listening and the reading tests (pages 11 to 15)
• the assessment grid of the writing test (page 16)
• the examiner's instructions and the documents for the speaking test (pages 17 to 18)
• the assessment grid of the speaking test (page 19)
• the transcription of the audio documents of the listening test (pages 20 to 21)

• the collective tests: listening, reading and writing (pages 1 to 10)
• the candidate's instructions for the speaking test (page 11)
• the examiner's instructions and the documents for the speaking test (pages 12 to 14)
• the correct version and the grading scale for the listening and the reading tests (pages 15 to 20)
• the assessment grid of the writing test (page 21)
• the assessment grid of the speaking test (pages 22 to 23)
• the transcription of the audio documents of the listening test (pages 24 to 25)

This third DELF B1 past exam papers still matches the old exam format but is more recent than the two sample papers presented above. Below, you can view and download all documents related to this past exam papers:

- DELF B1 sample papers 3 - candidate’s document: subjects of the collectives tests (listening, reading and writing)

- DELF B1 sample papers 3 - proofreader’s document: correct version and grading scale for collectives tests (listening, reading and writing)

- DELF B1 sample papers 3 - supervisor’s document: transcription of audio documents

- DELF B1 sample papers 3 - candidate’s document: instructions of individual test (speaking)

- DELF B1 sample papers 3 - examiner’s document: subjects of the individual test (speaking)

Below, you will find the 3 audio documents of the listening test:

DELF B1 sample papers 3 audio document 1

DELF B1 sample papers 3 audio document 2​

​DELF B1 sample papers 3 audio document 3
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This fourth DELF B1 past exam papers corresponds to the new exam format. Below, you can view and download all documents related to this past exam papers:

- DELF B1 sample papers 4 - candidate’s document: subjects of the collectives tests (listening, reading and writing)

- DELF B1 sample papers 4 - proofreader’s document: correct version and grading scale for listening and reading tests

- DELF B1 sample papers 4 - supervisor’s document: transcription of audio documents

Below, you will find the audio document of the listening test:

- ​DELF B1 sample papers 4 audio document

​For all practical purposes, you will find below the listening test of this DELF B1 past exam paper according to the new format in video:

​In addition, you will find below the assessment grids of the writing and the speaking tests of DELF B1. We advise you to study this assessment grid, because it is on it that you will be assessed and marked. So, if you well control the assessment criteria and you fit them well, you will get the maximum of points.

Assessment grid of DELF B1 writing test​

​Assessment grid of DELF B1 speaking test

To prepare for the DELF B1 speaking test, we recommend our articles and videos on the DELF B1 speaking test.

You can also consult our article on the DELF B1 writing test.

You can also consult our book recommendations to prepare for the DELF B1.

The files of DELF B1 sample papers to be downloaded above are the property of the CIEP (Centre International d’Etudes Pédagogiques). These sample papers are the only DELF B1 past exams papers available to the public and authorized in distribution. All other sample papers are strictly confidential before, during and after examination sessions. You expose yourselves to civil and penal penalties in case of distribution of confidential sample papers.

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