Please note that the B2+ level is the level required by the Teaching Council in Ireland for post-primary teachers of French.
The B2 Level (Vantage or upper intermediate) user
- Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization.
- Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
- Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Description of DELF B2 examination
Listening
- Comprehension questions based on several recordings (played twice maximum)
- Maximum duration of all recordings: 15 minutes
Reading
- Comprehension questions based on several written documents.
Writing
- Taking a personal stand (contributing to a debate, formal letter, review of a film/book)
Speaking
- Stating and defending an opinion based on a short document designed to explicit a reaction
Time & Grading
| TEST | Duration | Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | Approximately 30 minutes |
/ 25 |
| Reading | 1 hr | / 25 |
| Writing | 1 hr | / 25 |
| Speaking | 30 min preparation time + 20 minutes test | / 25 |
| Total length of group tests: 2 hours 30 minutes | Total grade out of 100 |
*Overall pass grade for the DELF B2: 50 / 100
*Minimum score required per section: 5 / 25
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