Get ready for the DELF B1, explained in your own language
The same 4 skills, the same B1-level tasks, styled after the real DELF format — with every rule and every mistake explained in Arabic or Darija, not left for you to guess.
Try the first unit freeLerniyo's mock exam is built in the style of the real DELF B1 — it is not an official DELF registration with France Éducation international. The Lerniyo certificate is a completion certificate for our own curriculum, not a DELF diploma.
What is the DELF B1?
The DELF (Diplôme d’études en langue française) is an official French diploma awarded by France Éducation international on behalf of the French Ministry of Education. The B1 level certifies independent everyday French. Unlike a scored test, the DELF is pass or fail for one level, and the diploma does not expire.
This page explains the four tests of the DELF B1, how it is marked, who needs it and how to prepare. Lerniyo’s DELF B1-style mock exam prepares you, but it is not an official registration: you sit the real exam at an authorised center.
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Who needs the DELF B1?
Check what your own file or program asks for before you register.
A residence permit or work file in France
B1 is often asked for, and a DELF B1 diploma is one way to prove it. Each prefecture or employer sets its own requirement.
French naturalization
B1 is not enough: B2 is currently asked for, oral and written. The DELF B1 is a step on the way.
Canada
Canadian federal programs usually want a recent TCF Canada or TEF Canada score, not a DELF diploma. See our guide to the French exams.
A personal goal
A diploma that does not expire is a good milestone and a proof many employers and schools recognise.
The four tests of the DELF B1
Each test is marked out of 25, for 100 points in all. Durations and format can change, so check the official website of France Éducation international before you register.
Compréhension de l’oral (about 25 minutes)
You listen to short recordings, such as announcements and conversations, and answer questions.
Compréhension des écrits (about 45 minutes)
You read documents and texts and answer questions about the main ideas and the details.
Production écrite (about 45 minutes)
You write a short structured text, such as a letter or an opinion on a familiar topic.
Production orale (about 15 minutes, plus preparation)
An interview with the examiners, an exchange on a familiar situation and a short talk giving your opinion.
Lerniyo’s DELF B1-style exam is built in the style of the real DELF B1. It is not an official registration with France Éducation international and does not give a DELF diploma.
Common DELF B1 mistakes
- Not practising with a timer, although every test is timed.
- Writing off-topic or well under the required length. Read the task and respect it.
- Memorising a speech for the oral test. Examiners notice and ask follow-up questions.
- Neglecting listening practice at real speed.
- Counting on one strong test to cover a very weak one: there is a minimum to reach in each test.
- Booking the exam before your level is close to B1.
A realistic DELF B1 preparation plan
Reach the level first, then practise the format:
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Find your level
Take the free level test and see how far you are from B1.
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Build the B1 level
Study French up to B1, with daily practice and speaking. See the timeline page for realistic durations.
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Practise each test with a timer
Short timed tasks for listening, reading, writing and speaking.
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Get feedback on writing and speaking
Have your texts corrected and practise speaking out loud with Nour.
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Take full mock exams
Once a month, do a full-length mock under exam conditions. Lerniyo’s DELF B1-style mock is one, but it does not give a diploma.
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Register at an authorised center
Sign up through the official network, for example an Institut français or an Alliance française, when your mock results are close.
How the DELF B1 mock is structured
- 4 sections: compréhension orale, compréhension des écrits, production écrite, and production orale
- Retake it as many times as you need — no limit, no extra fee
- A Lerniyo completion certificate at the end, not an official DELF diploma
Compréhension orale
Understand short recorded conversations and announcements at B1 pace.
Vous entendez une annonce à la gare. Quel quai pour le train de 14h ?
Quai 3
Compréhension des écrits
Read a short article or notice and answer questions about it.
D'après le texte, pourquoi la mairie a-t-elle fermé la rue ?
Pour des travaux de rénovation.
Production écrite
Write a short structured text — an opinion, a letter, or a description.
Écrivez un message à un ami pour expliquer pourquoi vous apprenez le français.
J'apprends le français parce que je veux...
Production orale
A short recorded monologue and a simulated exchange on a familiar topic.
Parlez de vos projets pour les cinq prochaines années.
Dans cinq ans, j'aimerais...
Why B1 matters for France or Canada
B1 is often the threshold for a French residence permit or work file, and it's the DELF diploma level most immigration files reference before B2. See exactly which level your real goal needs.
See the full France & Canada guideHow to prepare, step by step
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Finish the B1 unit on Lerniyo — vocabulary, grammar, and real conversations with Nour.
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Take the free mock exam below and see which of the 4 skills needs the most work.
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Redo the weakest skill's exercises until Nour's feedback is consistently positive.
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Book your real DELF B1 session with an official center once you're passing the mock comfortably.
DELF B1: frequently asked questions
What is the DELF B1?
The DELF B1 is an official French diploma certifying independent everyday French at level B1. It is pass or fail and has four tests: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Is the DELF B1 enough for immigration to France?
B1 is often asked for residence permits and work files, but each file sets its own requirement. French naturalization currently asks for B2. Check your own case.
Does the DELF expire?
No. A DELF diploma does not expire, unlike TCF and TEF results, which are usually accepted for about two years.
How is the DELF B1 marked?
Each of the four tests is marked out of 25, for 100 points. You need to reach the pass mark overall and a minimum in each test. Check the official website for the current rules.
Can I use the DELF B1 for Canada?
Usually not for federal programs such as Express Entry, which ask for a recent TCF Canada or TEF Canada score. Check the specific program.
DELF or TCF: which should I take?
The DELF is a diploma that does not expire; the TCF is a scored test that is valid for a limited time. Take the one your file or program names. See our guide to the French exams.
Does Lerniyo give an official DELF?
No. Lerniyo’s DELF B1-style mock exam prepares you, but it is not an official DELF registration and does not give a DELF diploma.
Can I prepare for the DELF B1 in Arabic or Darija?
Lerniyo explains grammar and vocabulary in your own language, which helps up to the level you need. The exam itself is in French, so you also practise with French texts and recordings.