DELF / DALF Test Preparation Course Overview
Want to prove your French language skills to the world? Look no further! DELF and DALF are official certifications awarded by the French Ministry of Education, recognized internationally and often used by foreign education departments.
The DELF (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) are French language proficiency exams recognized internationally and offered by the French Ministry of Education. They are designed to evaluate the competency of non-native speakers of French in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
1. The DELF exams are divided into four independent diplomas, each corresponding to a level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): A1, A2, B1 and B2. They aim to certify the candidate’s ability to understand and express themselves in basic, everyday situations.
The DELF (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française) syllabus includes:
✅ Grammar structures and vocabulary
✅ Conversation skills for simple exchanges
✅ Understanding of texts and audio passages
2. The DALF, on the other hand, is a single diploma that is higher level than the DELF, and it assesses the competency of candidates in more complex and specialized situations. It also corresponds to the higher levels of the CEFR (C1 and C2).
The courses offered by Shivani Jain are specifically designed to prepare students for these exams and improve their French language skills. They cover a wide range of topics, including grammar, vocabulary, conversation skills, and pronunciation practice, with a specific focus on reading, writing, listening and speaking modules.
The DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) syllabus includes:
✅ Advanced grammar structures and vocabulary
✅ Complex conversation skills and understanding of nuanced exchanges
✅ Understanding of longer texts and audio passages
✅ Writing paragraphs and essays
These certifications are divided into 6 independent diplomas, each corresponding to a level of language proficiency according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). The best part? You can choose which level to take and all 6 levels are completely independent. Each level evaluates four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
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French courses at levels A1-C2, with specific mention of the reading, writing, listening, and speaking modules, at the CEFR level:
✅ The courses include study materials.
✅ You will receive a certificate upon course completion as a token of your hard work.
✅ Our curriculum follows international standards outlined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
✅ Upon completion of each level, one is eligible to take DELF/DALF exam
Level A1 (CEFR-Beginner)
Topics Included:
✅Introduction to French pronunciation and basic grammar structures
✅Vocabulary building for common everyday topics such as introductions, family, numbers, etc.
✅Basic conversation skills for simple exchanges
Module details, a French learner can do:
- Reading: Simple texts with high-frequency vocabulary and grammar structures.
- Writing: Simple sentences and short paragraphs with a focus on basic grammar structures.
- Listening: Short dialogues and simple audio passages with a focus on comprehension.
- Speaking: Basic conversation skills and pronunciation practice.
Duration: 3 Months
Level B1 (CEFR-Intermediate)
Topics Included:
✅Refinement of grammar structures and introduction to more advanced grammatical concepts
✅Vocabulary building for specialized topics such as daily routines and events, past and future events
✅Improvements in reading comprehension and writing expressiveness.
Module details, a French learner can do:
- Reading: Passages with increasing complexity and vocabulary.
- Writing: Paragraphs and essays with a focus on grammar and vocabulary expansion.
- Listening: Dialogues and audio passages with a focus on comprehension and vocabulary expansion.
- Speaking: Conversation skills and pronunciation practice with increased complexity.
Duration: 3 Months
Level C1 (CEFR-Advanced)
Topics Included:
✅Refinement of grammar structures and mastery of advanced grammatical concepts
✅Vocabulary building for specialized topics such as business, literature, and politics
✅Development of fluency and precision in both speaking and writing
Module details, a French learner can do:
- Reading: Longer texts with increased complexity and vocabulary.
- Writing: Essays and compositions with a focus on grammar and vocabulary expansion.
- Listening: Longer audio passages with a focus on comprehension and vocabulary expansion.
- Speaking: Conversation skills and pronunciation practice with increased complexity.
Duration: 3 Months
Level A2 (CEFR-Elementary)
Topics Included:
✅Review and expansion of grammar structures covered in Level A1
✅Vocabulary building for more complex topics such as travel, work, and current events
✅Development of conversation skills for more varied and nuanced exchanges
Module details, a French learner can do:
- Reading: Short passages with increasing complexity and vocabulary.
- Writing: Short paragraphs with a focus on grammar and vocabulary expansion.
- Listening: Short dialogues and audio passages with a a focus on comprehension and vocabulary expansion.
- Speaking: Conversation skills and pronunciation practice with increased complexity.
Duration: 3 Months
Level B2 (CEFR-Upper Intermediate)
Topics Included:
✅Review and expansion of grammar structures covered in Level B1
✅Vocabulary building for specialized topics such as social issues and some about cultural events
✅Development of reading comprehension, written and spoken expression
Module details, a French learner can do:
- Reading: Passages with increasing complexity and vocabulary.
- Writing: Paragraphs and essays with a focus on grammar and vocabulary expansion.
- Listening: Mix of short and long Dialogues and audio passages with a focus on comprehension as well as on vocabulary expansion.
- Speaking: Conversation skills and pronunciation practice with increased complexity.
Duration: 3 Months
Level C2 (CEFR-Proficient)
Topics Included:
✅Review and expansion of grammar structures covered in Level C1
✅Vocabulary building for specialized topics such as media and current affairs
✅Development of fluency and precision in both speaking and writing
Module details, a French learner can do:
- Reading: Longer texts with increased complexity and vocabulary.
- Writing: Essays and compositions with a focus on grammar and vocabulary expansion.
- Listening: Longer audio passages with a focus on comprehension and vocabulary expansion.
- Speaking: Conversation skills and pronunciation practice with increased complexity.
Duration: 3 Months
Reasons To Learn French Language
A world language
More than 300 million people speak French on the five continents. France operates the biggest international network of cultural institutes, which run French-language courses for close on a million learners.
Language for the international job market
The ability to speak French and English is an advantage on the international job market. A knowledge of French opens the doors of French companies in France and other French-speaking parts of the world.
Language for higher education
Speaking French opens up opportunities to study at renowned French universities & business schools, ranked among top higher education institutions in Europe & world.
A language for travel
The ability to speak even a little French makes it so much more enjoyable to visit Paris and all the regions of France, and offers insights into France’s culture and way of life. French also comes in handy when travelling to French-speaking parts of the world.
Prepared to enhance your French language proficiency?
✅ DELF A1: Breakthrough or Beginner
✅ DELF A2: Waystage or Elementary
✅ DELF B1: Threshold or Intermediate
✅ DELF B2: Vantage or Upper intermediate
✅ DALF C1: High Level of Operational Proficiency or Advanced
✅ DALF C2: Mastery or Proficiency
