DELF A1 sample papers

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You may download all four of the DELF A1 sample papers here. The three firsts past test papers are rather outdated, but they still match the DELF A1 exams in every way. Yes, the same applies to the format, types of tests, and assessment levels. Exam paper presentation and layout were enhanced, although only the images underwent changes. Therefore, compared to these three first DELF A1 sample papers, the more current exam papers are more aesthetically pleasing and better-looking, especially when it comes to the visuals. Examine previous exam papers number 4 below to see this.​

DELF A1 sample papers 1

The PDF document below, is a first complete DELF A1 past exam papers. It contains:

• the collective tests: listening, reading and writing (pages 1 to 9)
• the candidate’s instructions for the speaking test (page 10)
• the correct version and the grading scale for the listening and the reading tests (pages 11 to 15)
• the assessment grid of the writing test (page 16)
• the examiner’s instructions and the documents for the speaking test (pages 17 to 20)
• the assessment grid of the speaking test (page 21)
• the transcription of the audio documents of the listening test (pages 22 to 23)​​​​

DELF A1 sample papers 1
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​Below, you will find the 4 audio documents of the listening test:

​DELF A1 sample papers 1 audio document 1

​DELF A1 sample papers 1 audio document 2

DELF A1 sample papers 1 audio document 3​

​​DELF A1 sample papers 1 audio document 4

DELF A1 sample papers 2

The PDF document below, is a second complete DELF A1 past exam papers. It contains:

• the collective tests: listening, reading and writing (pages 1 to 8)
• the candidate’s instructions for the speaking test (page 9)
• the examiner’s instructions and the documents for the speaking test (pages 10 to 18)
• the assessment grid of the speaking test (page 19)
• the correct version and the grading scale for the listening and the reading tests (pages 20 to 21)
• the assessment grid of the writing test (page 22)
• the transcription of the audio documents of the listening test (pages 23 to 24)

​​DELF A1 sample papers 2

Below, you will find the 3 audio documents of the listening test:

DELF A1 sample papers 2 audio document 1

DELF A1 sample papers 2 audio document 2​

​​DELF A1 sample papers 2 audio document 3

DELF A1 sample papers 3

The PDF document below, is a third complete DELF A1 past exam papers. It contains:
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• the collective tests: listening, reading and writing (pages 1 to 10)
• the correct version and the grading scale for the listening and the reading tests (pages 11 to 14)
• the assessment grid of the writing test (page 14)
• the candidate’s instructions for the speaking test (page 15)
• the examiner’s instructions and the documents for the speaking test (pages 16 to 24)
• the assessment grid of the speaking test (page 25)
• the transcription of the audio documents of the listening test (pages 26 to 27)

​​​​​DELF A1 sample papers 3

Below, you will find the 3 audio documents of the listening test:

DELF A1 sample papers 3 audio document 1

DELF A1 sample papers 3 audio document 2​

​​DELF A1 sample papers 3 audio document 3

Please take notice that the instructions for the DELF A1 speaking test’s second exercise, which involves communicating information, have changed. This instruction may be found in the three previous test papers that are listed above: “A partir des cartes sur lesquelles figurent des mots, vous posez des questions à l’examinateur.” = “You pose questions to the examiner based on the word cards.” The more current example papers below demonstrate this change in instruction, which now reads, “Vous voulez connaître l’examinateur.” You ask him questions using the written words on the cards. = “You’re curious about the examiner. You use the words on the cards to pose inquiries to him. To put it another way, you should ask questions about the examiner because you want to learn more about them. ​

DELF A1 sample papers 4

This 4th DELF A1 past exam papers is much more recent than the 3 sample papers presented above. Although each exam subject is unique, it will give you a good idea of the type of subject you will have on the day of the exam. Below, you can view and download all documents related to this past exam papers:

– DELF A1 sample papers 4 – candidate’s document: subjects of the collectives tests (listening, reading and writing)

– DELF A1 sample papers 4 – proofreader’s document: correct version and grading scale for collectives tests (listening, reading and writing)

– DELF A1 sample papers 4 – supervisor’s document: transcription of audio documents

– DELF A1 sample papers 4 – candidate’s document: instructions of individual test (speaking)

– DELF A1 sample papers 4 – examiner’s document: subjects of the individual test (speaking)

Below, you will find the 4 audio documents of the listening test:

DELF A1 sample papers 4 audio document 1

DELF A1 sample papers 4 audio document 2

DELF A1 sample papers 4 audio document 3

DELF A1 sample papers 4 audio document 4

In addition, you will find below the assessment grids of the writing and the speaking tests of DELF A1. We advise you to study this assessment grid, because it is on it that you will be assessed and marked. So, if you well control the assessment criteria and you fit them well, you will get the maximum of points.

Assessment grid of DELF A1 writing test​

​​Assessment grid of DELF A1 speaking test

The files of DELF A1 sample papers to be downloaded above are the property of the CIEP (Centre International d’Etudes Pédagogiques). These sample papers are the only DELF A1 past exams papers available to the public and authorized in distribution. All other sample papers are strictly confidential before, during and after examination sessions. You expose yourselves to civil and penal penalties in case of distribution of confidential sample papers.

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