DELF B2 Mock Exam: Practise the Full Test
The DELF B2 certifies an independent, sophisticated level of French. It's required for admission to top French universities (Sciences Po, HEC) and for French citizenship. The exam lasts 2h30 and tests all four skills using complex authentic documents. This page prepares you section by section.
DELF B2 exam structure
Listening comprehension
Two long audio documents (reports, debates). Global, detailed, and inferential comprehension questions.
Reading comprehension
Two complex texts (opinion pieces, reports). Questions on implicit meaning and vocabulary in context.
Writing
A 250-word argumentative text: an opinion article, editorial, or contribution to a debate.
Speaking
Presentation of a point of view on a complex document, plus a debate with the examiner.
Selon l'article, quel est le principal argument des critiques de la 'slow life' ?
Exam dates and key facts
Exam sessions
4-5 sessions per year depending on the centre. Check the centre map on France Éducation International.
Total exam length
2h30 for the written sections plus 20 minutes of speaking (with 30 minutes of separate preparation)
Results and diploma
Diploma issued by the French Ministry of Education. Valid for life and recognised internationally.
Pass mark
50/100 overall plus a minimum of 5/25 on each of the 4 sections
Strategies to pass the DELF B2
- In B2 listening comprehension, the first document is easier (global comprehension). The second is a longer debate or report: focus your listening on the thread of the argument.
- In reading comprehension, questions about what the text implies are the hardest. Look for what the text suggests, not just what it states.
- For the writing task, the four-paragraph structure (introduction + 2 arguments + conclusion with a proposal) never fails at 250 words.
- In the speaking exam, the examiner may push back to see if you defend your position. Don't change your opinion under pressure: defend it with arguments.
- Practise B2 listening comprehension with France 24, RFI, and France Culture podcasts. They're the closest match to the exam's audio format.
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