The DELF B1 — the Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française, issued by France Éducation internationale on behalf of the French Ministry of Education — is not a single test of "how good is your French". It has four separately scored parts: listening (compréhension de l'oral), reading (compréhension des écrits), writing (production écrite) and speaking (production orale), each marked out of 25. You need 50 out of 100 overall to pass, and at least 5 out of 25 in every part, so a strong written score cannot rescue a speaking paper you barely attempted. Unlike some language certificates, a DELF or DALF diploma does not expire. Asagno's DELF B1 pack is original content built on that structure and wrapped in real exam conditions: a server-enforced clock per section, listening audio you can only replay a limited number of times, opinion-based writing tasks of 160–180 words, a speaking section with a three-minute monologue and an interaction task, and an AI examiner that scores writing and speaking against a rubric and returns a corrected version with specific feedback, not just a pass/fail number.
What you'll learn
- The DELF B1 structure: four parts, 25 points each, 50/100 to pass with a minimum of 5/25 in every part
- Reading strategy: read the question before the text, and watch the connectors — non seulement… mais aussi, bien que, sinon — that change what a sentence actually claims
- Listening strategy: use the pause before each recording to predict the topic; replays are limited, exactly as in the exam
- Writing under time pressure: a clear opinion, developed arguments, connectors, and a length that meets the task
- Speaking: the three parts of the real oral — a guided interview, an interaction roleplay, and presenting and defending a point of view
- A full practice exam with a server-timed clock, resumable if you get interrupted, a results breakdown per skill — plus an extra grammar-and-vocabulary section, clearly marked as supplementary training
Two real task types
Reading: an official letter — "Nous vous informons que votre demande de remboursement a été acceptée et sera traitée sous dix jours ouvrés." (We inform you that your refund request has been accepted and will be processed within ten business days.) — followed by "When will the request be processed?" You are not asked to translate it; you prove you extracted the one fact the question targets. Speed matters as much as accuracy.
Supplementary grammar: "Bien qu'il ___ (être) fatigué, il a continué à travailler." The answer is "soit": bien que always takes the subjonctif. The real DELF B1 has no separate grammar paper — grammar is judged inside your writing and speaking — which is exactly why the pack drills it on its own.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between DELF, DALF, TCF and TEF?
DELF (A1–B2) and DALF (C1–C2) are diplomas: you pass or fail a specific level, and the diploma is valid for life. The TCF (from France Éducation internationale) and the TEF (from the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry) are tests that place you on a level scale, and their results are typically valid for a limited period, commonly two years. Some residence, naturalisation or immigration procedures accept one, some the other — check which one the specific authority, university or employer asks for before booking.
Does Asagno reproduce official past exam papers?
No. Practice exam content is original, written to match the public structure and difficulty of the DELF format — it is not copied from any official past paper, and Asagno is not affiliated with France Éducation internationale or the French Ministry of Education.
Can I try a section before buying the exam pack?
Yes — every exam pack includes one free sample section so you can see the real format and timing before deciding.