B1 Oral

DELF B1 Speaking Test : At B1, you must express opinions, describe experiences, and explain plans clearly. 

10 minutes preparation time before the test begins. 

Part 1: Guided Interview: Deeper conversation about your life, experiences, and opinions. 

Topics include:

• Work or studies in detail

• Past experiences and what you learned

• Future plans and goals

• Opinions on everyday topics

Example questions :

• Pourquoi avez-vous choisi ce métier/ces études?

• Racontez un voyage qui vous a marqué.

• Quels sont vos projets pour l’avenir ?

Tips:

• Give developed answers (not just yes/no)

• Use past tenses correctly

Part 2: Interactive Exercise

A role-play or problem-solving situation requiring you to convince, negotiate, or find solutions.

Example scenarios:

• Convince a friend to join an activity

• Negotiate a solution to a housing problem

• Plan an event together

• Resolve a dispute or misunderstanding

What they evaluate:

• Ability to express opinions

• Ability to react to the other person

• Use of appropriate register (formal/informal)

• Logical argumentation/Express cause and consequence

Part 3: Expressing a Point of View

You receive a short text on a current topic. After preparation, you:

• Summarize the main idea

• Express your personal opinion

• Discuss with the examiner

Common topics:

• Technology in daily life

• Environment and lifestyle

• Work-life balance

• Education and learning

• Social changes

Structure:

• Summary (30-45 seconds): Present the main idea

• Opinion (1.5-2 minutes): Share your view with arguments

• Discussion (1-2 minutes): Answer examiner's questions

Tips:

•  Use opinion expressions: je pense que, a mon avis, il me semble que

• Give concrete examples to support points

• Be ready to defend or nuance your opinion