DALF France French Exam

DALF France French Exam

The DALF or Diplôme approfondi de langue française

  • Dalf is the advanced language diploma and for the more advanced users of the language.
  • It has two exams under it that correspond to the levels C1 & C2, of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
  • French C1 level is required by some master’s and doctorate programs.
  • French C2 level is the highest level of proficiency in the French language.
  • Obtaining a C2 diploma usually requires at least a few years of immersive learning as well, meaning that someone with a C2 level has likely already attended a degree French course in a university or worked in French jobs for so long.

 

Benefits of DALF C1 Exam:

Language users at level C1 are independent. They can express themselves fluently and spontaneously. They have a rich and wide range of vocabulary and can use the appropriate expression to introduce their comments. They can bring out clear, well-structured discourse without hesitation and which shows controlled use of structures.

 

DALF C1 Exam Format / Pattern

Type of tests: C1

Duration

Mark out of
Listening
Comprehension questionnaires dealing with recordings:
– a long recording (interview, lesson, conference…) approximately eight minutes long (played twice)
– several short radio broadcasts (newsflashes, surveys, adverts, etc) (played once).
The maximum duration of recordings: 10 mins		 Approximately
40 minutes		 / 25
Reading
Comprehension questionnaires dealing with a text of ideas (literary or journalistic), 1,500 to 2,000 words long.		 0 h 50 / 25
Writing
Two-part test:
– Summarise several written documents totaling approximately 1,000 words
– write an essay with supporting arguments on the contents of the documents
Candidate can choose between two fields: humanities and social studies, science		 2 h 30 / 25
Speaking
A presentation based on a series of written documents, followed by a discussion with the examiners.
Candidates can choose between two fields: humanities and social studies, science		 0 h 30
preparation: 1 h		 / 25
The total duration of all tests: 4 h

* Total mark out of 100.
* Overall pass mark: 50/100
* Pass mark per test: 5/25

 
Benefits of DALF C2 Exam:

C2 users’ proficiency in the language is illustrated by precision, appropriateness, and fluency of expression. C2 candidates are capable of using the language for academic and advanced-level purposes.

 
DALF C2 Exam Format / Pattern
The total duration of all tests: 3 h 30

Type of tests: C2

Duration

Mark out of
Listening and Speakings
Three-part test:
– write-up the contents of a recording (played twice)
– personal development based on the problem given in the recording
– debate with the examiners.
Candidates can choose between two fields: humanities and social studies, science		 passion: 0 h 30
preparation: 1 h		 / 50
Compréhension et Writings
Writing a structured text (article, editorial, report, speech, etc) based on several documents totaling approximately 2,000 words.
Candidates can choose between two fields: humanities and social studies, science		 3 h 30 / 50