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Key grammar topics to master for DELF B1–B2

Excelling in French: Navigate Your Certification Exam with Ease: Key grammar topics to master for DELF B1–B2
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To succeed at the DELF B1 and B2 levels, it is essential to master a range of intermediate and advanced grammar topics that enable clear, nuanced communication in both written and spoken French. 1, 4, 5

Essential Grammar Topics for B1–B2

  • Use and distinction of past and future tenses (passé composé, imparfait, plus-que-parfait, futur simple) to tell stories, describe habits, and make plans. 4, 7
  • Introduction and mastery of the subjunctive mood, both present and past, to express wishes, emotions, uncertainty, or necessity. 5, 1
  • Conditional mood and conditional sentences, including how to express hypothetical or polite statements. 4, 5
  • Pronoun usage, including direct/indirect object pronouns, relative pronouns (qui, que, où, lequel, dont) for linking ideas and avoiding repetition. 1, 5, 4
  • Complex sentence structures, using conjunctions and logical connectors (parce que, pourtant, donc, tandis que) to articulate cause, contrast, result, or opposition. 7, 1, 4
  • Mastery of compound relative pronouns and demonstrative pronouns (celui, celle, ceux, celles), and when to use them. 5, 1
  • Use of verbal prepositions, including those governing different verbs (réussir à, penser de/à, etc.). 1
  • Reported (indirect) speech for relaying messages, questions, or instructions. 5
  • Passive voice and agreement of the past participle in various tenses. 7, 5
  • Expansion of idiomatic expressions and precise use of adverbs (time, manner, frequency, place) to enrich meaning. 4, 1

Application Across Skills

  • The ability to build more sophisticated sentences for explaining opinions and complex situations, essential for both written production and oral exams. 1, 4
  • Knowledge of these grammar topics allows for comprehension and contribution in discussions, debates, and speculation on various subjects. 5, 1

Mastering these grammar structures and practicing their use in context is critical for success on the DELF B1 and B2 exams. 4, 1, 5

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