DELF A1 Exam Preparation Course in Paris

Prepare the DELF A1 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 A1?

DELF A1 tests the initial knowledge in the French language.

The DELF A1 examination is based on level A1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).​ 

DELF A1 recognizes basic knowledge. It is the most basic level at which a language is used, called the "discovery" stage.

At this stage, you can :

  • Interact in a simple way: you can speak about your immediate environment.  

  • Communicate in a basic way: greet a person, introduce yourself, talk about your family, talk about your hobbies, ask someone for something.

  • Master basic vocabulary: professions, nationalities, numbers, days of the week, family, colors, simple adjectives.

  • Master the following grammatical structures: common verbs, present tense, personal / possessive / interrogative and tonic pronouns, the negation, definite and indefinite articles, the expression of quantity, ordinal numbers, logical connections.


What is the DELF A1 test? 

A good way of preparing for DELF A1 is to see what the test consists of. There are 4 parts in the test:

  1. Oral comprehension

    Answering comprehension questionnaires on three or four very short, recorded documents related to everyday life situations which you will hear twice. Around 20 minutes (score 25)

  2. Reading comprehension

    Answering comprehension questionnaires on four or five written documents related to everyday life situations. 30 minutes (score 25)

  3. Written production

    Two parts:

    1. complete a form, or similar document

    2. write simple sentences on    topics of daily life. 30 minutes (score 25)

  4. Oral production:

    Three parts:

    1. directed interview (1 minute )

    2. exchange of information (2 minutes)

    3. simulated dialogue (2 minutes).

    You are given 10 minutes to prepare for parts 2 and 3 (score 25)


With our French lessons in Paris focused on the DELF A1 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 DELF A1 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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