What are the key skills tested in French certification exams

The key skills tested in French certification exams, particularly the DELF (Diplôme d’études en langue française) and DALF (Diplôme approfondi de langue française), focus on the four language skills aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR):

1. Listening comprehension
2. Speaking ability
3. Reading comprehension
4. Writing skills

These exams assess candidates’ ability to understand spoken and written French, express themselves orally, and produce written texts at various proficiency levels ranging from beginner (A1) to advanced (C2). DELF tests tend to cover beginner to intermediate levels, while DALF is geared towards higher-level proficiency. The tasks reflect real-life communication contexts and measure the practical use of French in various scenarios. ^{1, 2}

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