French DELF Exam Preparation Course Antibes 2014

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1 French DELF Exam Preparation Course Antibes 2014 DELF is a language exam officially authorised by the French Ministry of National Education. Full title: Diplôme d'études en Langue Française (Diploma in French Studies). The DELF certificate is made up of separate exams, in accordance with the language levels set out in the Common European Framework: Level A1 Level Level Level Your skills in 4 key language areas are evaluated in order to pass the DELF exam: Oral comprehension Written comprehension Written expression Oral expression The DELF was created in 1985 by the French Ministry of National Education. It is only offered to foreigners wishing to certify their language level in French. It is an official certificate with the same rules nationwide which could be compared to the French Baccalauréat. DELF certifies the French skills of foreign students. It is made up of 6 separate certificates, corresponding to the six levels of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The student, depending on his/her level, can register for the exam of his/her choice immediately. CECR: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe. Beginners : students with no knowledge of French False beginners (level A1-) : students with almost no knowledge of French Elementary (levels A1 and ) : students with little knowledge of French Intermediate (level ) : students with good foundations in French Operational and advanced (levels, C1, C2) : students with a good or excellent knowledge of French

2 Class size and timetable * Standard DELF Course: 20 lessons x 45mn/week Duration: 8, 12 or 16 weeks Morning 9:00am to 12:20noon - 12 students max. Monday-Friday Intensive DELF Course: 30 lessons x 45mn/week Duration: 4, 6, 8, 12 or 16 weeks Morning 9:00am to 12:20noon - 12 students max. Monday-Friday Afternoon 2:00pm to 4:00pm - 6 students max. Tuesday-Friday Smaller groups for personalised support in the afternoon and mock exams every 3 weeks and before the official DELF exams. * Please note: No lessons on the first Monday of your stay. Informative meeting and town tour in morning. Written and oral French test at 2:00pm. You will then be sorted into groups according to your level. No lessons on national holidays. 20 minute break in the morning. Depending on your level on arrival, the duration of your course, the exam dates and the level achieved by the end of the course, you can choose between the -- DELF exams at the Antibes French language school. Within the framework of your course, the school offers a range of training course possibilities: Duration Arrival Dates 2014 Level on arrival Units offered 4 weeks 23 February 27 April 25 May 01 June 29 June 14 September 16 November or above 6 weeks 13 April 11 May 18 May 31 August A1 or above A1 8 weeks 26 January 30 March 27 April * 04 May 01 June 17 August 19 October A1 or above 12 weeks 05 January ** 06 April 04 May 20 July 21 September Beginner and above

3 16 weeks 02 February 09 March 06 April 22 June 24 August Beginner and above (1) According to the level upon arrival; the duration of the course; the exam dates and the level achieved at the end of the preparation * Practical and professional context ** Due to the new DELF exams calendar the DELF preparation session of will be exceptionally organised in 11 weeks. *** The exam dates for these arrival dates will be confirmed by the exam center at the beginning of May, each preceding year. Duration Number of lessons DELF Standard (20) DELF Intensive (30) 4 weeks 30 lessons only Not offered weeks 30 lessons only Not offered weeks 20 or 30 lessons weeks 20 or 30 lessons weeks 20 or 30 lessons ,99 Important information The exams may last three days and take place during the last week of your stay. There are no lessons during the last week. Teaching hours include the training course and post exam correction if necessary. Pass certificates can either be collected from the exam centre on the same day as the exams taking place or sent to your home country via the embassy. Note: Following changes to the DELF exam, students preparing for the DELF will be mixed with other students. The school adapted their courses in 2008 to be in line with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). They place students in practical situations to encourage communication and discussion and improve their skills. The DELF exam preparation courses are taught using this method and meet the CEFR requirements whilst incorporating preparatory exercises for the DELF. The students are regularly assessed and teachers provide each student with individual support. Students take mock exams and have extra homework focusing on each aspect of the exam. The school staff will help the students with any on-going questions they may have about the DELF.

4 >> DELF Test Content A1 Comprehension Oral Answer As A1 As A1 Answer comprehension questions comprehension 3 recorded extracts based on 2 recorded extracts : questions based on 3 extracts: 5 minutes, news bulletin (can be or extracts: 6 minutes listened to once) 4 very short recorded - presentation, conference, speech, extracts about documentary, radio or television situations in everyday programme (can be listened to life (can be listened to twice). twice). extracts : 8 minutes extracts: 3 minutes WrittenAnswer comprehension Answer questions based on 4 or comprehension 5 written documents questions based on about situations in 3 or 4 written everyday life. documents about situations in everyday life. Answer comprehension Answer comprehension questions questions based on 2 based on 2 written documents : written documents : - informative text about France or the - extract useful French-speaking world information relating to a - text arguing points of view. given task - analyse the content of a document. Expression WrittenTwo-part test: Two short written - complete a sheet, a texts (friendly letter form or message) - write simple sentences - describe an event (postcards, messages, or personal captions) about experiences everyday subjects. - write to invite, thank, apologise, ask, inform, congratulate Express your own opinion on a general theme (essay, letter, article). Argue your personal opinion (contribution in a debate, formal letter, review) Oral - information exchange - simulated dialogue. - information - interaction exercise Presentation and defence of an opinion based on a short document. exchange - expression of an opinion - simulated dialogue. based on a document.

5 Marks Total duration of all tests : 1 hour 20 min Overall mark out of 100 Minimum pass mark: 50/100 Minimum mark per test: 5/25 Total duration of all tests : 1 hour 40 min 1 hour 45 min Overall mark out of 100. Minimum pass mark: 50/100 50/100 Minimum mark per test: 5/25 Total duration of all tests : Total duration of all tests : 2 hours 30 Overall mark out of 100. Minimum pass mark: Minimum mark per test: 5/25 min Overall mark out of 100. Minimum pass mark: 50/100 Minimum mark per test: 5/25 Delf registration fees Registration fees (these set by the board of education): are from 100 / 200 per exam and must by paid on arrival in Antibes, not via CESA, (these prices are subject to amendments by the board of education). CESA on line: If you wish to discuss the programme please call us on or us to check course availability.