National Competency-based Exam for Medical Graduates (ECN)

The Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (DELF) is a certification of French language abilities for non-native speakers. It is recognized by the French Ministry of Education and assesses proficiency levels in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The DELF is divided into four independent diplomas, corresponding to four CEFR levels: A1, A2, B1, and B2.

Here's an overview of the syllabus and pattern for each DELF level:

DELF A1:
⚫ Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
⚫ Introduce themselves and others and ask and answer questions about personal details such as where they live, people they know, and things they have.
⚫ Interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Exam Pattern:
⚫ Listening comprehension
⚫ Reading comprehension
⚫ Written expression
⚫ Oral expression

DELF A2:
⚫ Understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g., basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
⚫ Communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

Exam Pattern:
⚫ Listening comprehension
⚫ Reading comprehension
⚫ Written expression
⚫ Oral expression

DELF B1:
⚫ Understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
⚫ Deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in an area where the language is spoken.
⚫ Produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
⚫ Describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

Exam Pattern:
⚫ Listening comprehension
⚫ Reading comprehension
⚫ Written expression
⚫ Oral expression

DELF B2:
⚫ Understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization.
⚫ Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
⚫ Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Exam Pattern:
⚫ Listening comprehension
⚫ Reading comprehension
⚫ Written expression
⚫ Oral expression
⚫ Each exam typically consists of multiple-choice questions, comprehension tasks, and written and oral production exercises. The grading is based on a scale established by the CEFR, and candidates must achieve a minimum score in each section to pass.

DELF preparation courses often cover grammar, vocabulary, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, writing skills, and oral expression. Practice tests and mock exams are commonly used to familiarize students with the exam format and assess their progress.