Mock Exams & Weaknesses

A Little Reality Check | DELF Diaries

Going into preparing for the DELF, I knew I would have some weak areas. To structure my studies, I created a plan to help me get started.

Since I’ve never taken a language proficiency exam, one of the first things on my list was to learn more about the structure of the DELF.

My plan will evolve as the months go by. In late December, I put together the plan for January, which focused on three main tasks:

• Learn about the DELF B2 exam

• Identify weak areas using mock exams

• Create a plan for each section of the exam

The first two are done, but I still need a plan for the four exam sections, and I have until the end of the month to finalize it.

I’m using Notion to track my exam preparations. One section contains my assessments based on the mock exams I’ve taken.

Taking a B2 mock exam confirmed that without preparation, I’d likely fail. In early January, I completed the listening and reading comprehension sections, scoring 13.5/25 in reading and 12.5/25 in listening. After reviewing my answers, I wr…