DELF C1 Exam Preparation

Prepare the DELF B1 in Paris with our Private French Lessons

A French certification is often a requirement to stay in France and to obtain a residence card (minimum A2 level the TCF exam) to a higher level for DELF B1 for citizenship and in most cases a DELF B1-B2 to be able to work comfortably in a French speaking business environment.

If you are looking for an effective and personalized preparation in Paris on the DELF (A1, A2, B1), DALF (B2, C1) and TCF, you should prepare the examination with French à La Carte.

Our French tutors are certified & experienced to train students with a solid preparation online or in person to the test.


What is the DELF C1 ?

Language users at level C1 are independent. They can express themselves fluently and spontaneously.

They have a large vocabulary and can choose the appropriate expression to introduce their comments. They can produce clear, well-structured discourse without hesitation, and which shows controlled use of structures.

DALF C1 can be required by some French Grandes Écoles. Furthermore, it constitutes an advantage for scholarship applications, for Canadian immigration and for access to some jobs.

DALF C1 examination is based on level C1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

At the DALF C1 level, you should be able to:

  1. Understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning.

  2. Express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.

  3. Use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.

  4. Produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.


What is the DALF C1 test?

A good way of preparing for DALF C1 is to see what the test consists of. There are 4 parts in the test:

  1. Listening (40 minutes - score 25)
    Comprehension questionnaires dealing with recordings:
    - a long recording (interview, lesson, conference...) approximately eight minutes long (played twice)
    - several short radio broadcasts (newsflashes, surveys, adverts etc played once).

  2. Reading (50 minutes- score 25)

    Comprehension questionnaires related to a text of ideas (literacy or journalistic), 1,500 to 2,000 words long.

  3. Writing (2 hours and 30 minutes - score 25)

    Two parts test:
    - Summarize several written documents totaling approximately 1,000 words
    - write an essay with supporting arguments on the document’s contents.

  4. Speaking (1 hour - score 25)
    A presentation based on a series of written documents, followed by a discussion with the examiners.


With our French lessons in Paris focused on the DALF C1 preparation, you will:

  • Get the information required on the syllabus of the exam.

  • Identify and put a focus on the linguistic skills you need to improve to get ready for the exam.

  • Train to the test with rehearsing exams, assessments and active correction.

  • Study with online & printed resources dedicated to the exam preparation.

  • Track your progress along the throughout the preparation along with grammar and vocabulary exercises if necessary.



What are the benefits of taking a DALF C1 Exam Preparation Course in Paris?

With our private French lessons focused on the DELF / DALF /TCF preparation you:

  • Learn at your own pace in person in Paris or online, whenever it suits you during the week or on the weekend.

  • Learn from your home in Paris, from your office or online.

  • Get a personalized detailed feedback from experienced and certified French tutors.

  • Increase your chances to pass the DELF / DALF / TCF exam with an individual preparation throughout the personalized exam training.

  • Study all the skills assessed at the exam:

    • oral comprehension (listening)

    • written comprehension (reading)

    • oral expression (speaking)

    • written expression (writing)


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Pricing per Hour for our French courses

Personal Tutoring Rates

1 person - Day time - 55 €
2 people - Day time - 63 €

1 person - After 6.30 pm or weekends - 60 €
2 people- After 6.30 pm or weekends - 68 €


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