The themes for the DELF A2 Junior exam are specifically adapted to the interests of teenagers. Here are some common topics and examples of what you might be asked, broken down by section.
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Ensuite... (Next...) / Ce que j'aime le plus, c'est... (What I like the most is...)
If the examiner throws an unexpected question or objection at you, don't freeze. Use phrases like " D'accord, mais... " or " Est-ce que c'est possible de... " Official Assessment Criteria: How You Are Scored
Upon arriving at the exam, you will be given two topics to choose from for the monologue. You will then have your preparation time (the same 10 minutes you have for the whole test) to get ready. You must speak about the chosen topic for about two minutes. The examiner will then ask you a few follow-up questions to expand on what you've said.
The final part simulates a real-life conversation where you have to
Is your pronunciation clear enough to be understood without straining the examiner?
For the , an interesting feature is the Interaction Exercise (Part 3) , where you engage in a simulated "survival" scenario through role-play with the examiner. Why this feature is unique:
| | Nature of the Test | Duration | Marks | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Listening Comprehension (Compréhension de l'oral) | Answering comprehension questionnaires about several short recorded documents (played twice). Max recording length: 5 min. | ~ 25 min | / 25 | | Reading Comprehension (Compréhension des écrits) | Answering comprehension questionnaires about several short written documents. | 30 min | / 25 | | Written Production (Production écrite) | Writing two short texts (letter, message) to describe an event, thank, apologize, or invite. | 45 min | / 25 | | Oral Production (Production orale) | A three-part individual test in front of two examiners. | 6–8 min (10 min prep) | / 25 |