DELF B2 junior version

DELF B2 junior version presentation

DELF B2 Junior

A B2 user has a degree of independence that allows him/her to construct arguments to defend his/her opinion, explain his/her viewpoint and negotiate. At this level, the candidate has a degree of fluency and spontaneity in regular interactions and is capable of correcting his/her own mistakes. B2 is the highest level of the DELF junior version. Above, it will be necessary to turn to a DALF.

Please note that, except dispensation, DELF B2 is compulsory to follow studies in the French higher education. The topics of the DELF B2 junior version exam take into account the interests of young people.


DELF B2 junior version examination is based on level B2 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).


Description of DELF B2 junior version examination

​​Type of tests: DELF B2 junior version
​​Duration
​​Mark out of
Listening
Comprehension questionnaires dealing with three recordings (played twice maximum).

Maximum duration of all recordings: 15 mins

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​Approximately
30 minutes


​​/ 25
​​​Reading
Comprehension questionnaires dealing with several written documents.

​​​1 hour

​​/ 25
​​​​Writing
Taking a personal stand (contributing to a debate, formal letter, review of a film/book).

​​​1 hour

​​/ 25
​​​​Speaking
Stating and defending an opinion based on a short document designed to explicit a reaction.
Approximately 20 minutes
preparation: 30 minutes

​​/ 25
​​Total length of group tests: 2 hour 30 minutes
* Total mark out of 100
* Overall pass mark of the DELF B2 junior version: 50 / 100
* Minimum mark required per test: 5 / 25

​​Further information on DELF B2 junior version

To go further and especially to prepare you well for the DELF B2 junior version examination, you can consult and download DELF B2 junior version sample papers.

You can also consult our article on the DELF B2 writing test.

You may also consult our articles and our videos on the DELF B2 junior version speaking test.

You can also consult our book recommendations to prepare for the DELF B2 junior version.

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