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DELF A1 practice test online
Listening and reading in the DELF A1 format: 22 tasks, with the audio read by your browser. At the end you get a score for each part and an explanation for every answer.
- 22 tasks
- Oral + écrits
- Audio
- Explanations
- No sign-up
This is an unofficial Slay School practice test: our own tasks in the exam format. DELF is a diploma of the French Ministry of Education (France Éducation international); you register at an accredited centre such as the Alliance Française or the French Institute.
The DELF A1 exam format
Four parts of 25 points each. This page covers the two that can be taken honestly online.
| Part | Time | What you do | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compréhension de l’oral — listening | ≈ 20 min | short recordings: messages, announcements, dialogues | ✓ |
| Compréhension des écrits — reading | 30 min | letters, ads, posters, instructions | ✓ |
| Production écrite — writing | 30 min | a form and a short text | — |
| Production orale — speaking | 5–7 min + 10 min to prepare | interview, information exchange, role play | — |
To get the diploma you need 50 of 100 points and at least 5 of 25 in each part. Check the format on the France Éducation international website before your exam.
DELF A1 practice test
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Compréhension de l’oral
Document 1
Vous écoutez un message sur votre répondeur. Répondez aux questions.
A voicemail message. Answer the questions.
Audio transcript
Bonjour Julie, c’est Marc. On se retrouve samedi à quatorze heures devant le cinéma Rex. Après le film, on va manger une pizza. N’oublie pas ton parapluie, il va pleuvoir ! À samedi !
Document 2
Vous êtes à la gare. Vous entendez cette annonce. Répondez aux questions.
An announcement at the station. Answer the questions.
Audio transcript
Mesdames et messieurs, le train numéro six mille cinq cent douze à destination de Lyon partira avec un retard de vingt minutes, voie quatre.
Document 3
Vous entendez ce dialogue dans un magasin. Répondez aux questions.
A conversation in a shop. Answer the questions.
Audio transcript
— Bonjour, je voudrais un kilo de pommes, s’il vous plaît.
— Voilà. Et avec ça ?
— Une baguette aussi. C’est combien ?
— Ça fait quatre euros cinquante.
Document 4
Vous écoutez un message de votre amie. Répondez aux questions.
A message from a friend. Answer the questions.
Audio transcript
Salut Thomas, c’est Léa. Je suis malade, je ne peux pas venir au cours de français demain. Tu peux m’envoyer les devoirs par e-mail ? Merci !
Compréhension des écrits
Document 1
Vous recevez ce message. Répondez aux questions.
You receive this message. Answer the questions.
Salut Camille !
Je t’invite à mon anniversaire samedi 12 avril à 19 heures, chez moi, 8 rue des Lilas. Il y aura de la musique et un gâteau au chocolat ! Apporte des boissons si tu veux. Réponds-moi avant jeudi.
Bisous, Inès
Document 2
Vous lisez cette affiche. Répondez aux questions.
A notice. Answer the questions.
Affiche
Bibliothèque municipale
Horaires : du mardi au vendredi de 10 h à 18 h, le samedi de 9 h à 13 h. Fermée le dimanche et le lundi. Prêt de livres gratuit pour les enfants.
Document 3
Vous lisez les petites annonces. Choisissez l’annonce qui correspond à la situation.
Small ads. Choose the one that fits the situation.
Document 4
Vous lisez ce message de l’école de votre enfant. Répondez aux questions.
A message from your child’s school. Answer the questions.
Message
Chers parents,
La sortie au musée aura lieu le vendredi 5 mai. Les enfants doivent être à l’école à 8 h 30. Ils doivent apporter un pique-nique et une bouteille d’eau. Retour à l’école à 16 h. La sortie coûte 6 euros.
La directrice
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How to prepare for DELF A1
- Oral: learn numbers, times and days of the week — every recording has a time, price or date (quatre-vingt-dix is 90!).
- Écrits: read the question first, then look for the answer in the document — you don’t need to understand every word.
- Production écrite: practise the form and a short invitation message (40–50 words).
- Production orale: prepare an introduction and simple dialogues: buying something, asking a price, arranging to meet.
FAQ
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Is this test like the real DELF A1?
Yes: the document and question types follow the compréhension de l’oral and des écrits parts. The texts and audio are our own, and the audio is read by your browser’s voice, so it sounds a little different from the exam recordings.
How many points do you need to pass DELF A1?
50 of 100 points in total and at least 5 of 25 in each of the four parts. In this test, aim for 50% correct answers.
Does the DELF expire?
No, the DELF diploma is valid for life. You can take it at an accredited centre such as the Alliance Française or the French Institute.
How long does it take to prepare for DELF A1 from scratch?
Usually 3–5 months of regular lessons. It goes faster with a teacher, as writing and speaking are practised in the exam format from the start.
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