DELF B2

A B2 user has a degree of independence that allows him/her to construct arguments to defend his/her opinion, explain his/her viewpoint and negotiate. At level B2, the candidate has a degree of fluency and spontaneity in regular interactions and is capable of correcting his/her own mistakes. Please note that, except dispensation, DELF B2 is compulsory to follow studies in the French higher education.

Description of DELF B2 examination

Type of tests: DELF B2	Duration	Mark out of
Listening Comprehension questionnaires dealing with two recordings: – presentation, lecture, speech, documentary, radio or television program (played twice) – interview, news bulletin, etc (played once). Maximum duration of recordings: 8 mins	Approximately 30 minutes	/25
Reading Comprehension questionnaires dealing with two written documents: – text of an informational nature regarding France or the French-speaking world – text of an argumentative nature.	1 hour	/ 25
Writing Taking a personal stand (contributing to a debate, formal letter, review of a film/book).	1 hour	/25
Speaking Stating and defending an opinion based on a short document designed to explicit a reaction.	Approximately 20 minutes preparation: 30 minutes	/ 25
Total length of group tests: 2 hour 30 minutes * Total mark out of 100 * Overall pass mark of the DELF B2: 50 / 100 * Minimum mark required per test: 5 / 25

DELF B2 examination is based on level B2 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).