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E-Materials

7 free online materials

Official sourceFondation Esprit Francophonie (DELF DALF Suisse)

Fondation Esprit Francophonie · DELF and DALF resources hub

Index of sample exams for every level, the official marking grids for writing and speaking, and reading lists for levels A, B and C.

A1 · A2 · B1WritingFree

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Official sourceMinistère de l'Intérieur · immigration.interieur.gouv.fr

Ministry of the Interior · the republican integration pathway (CIR)

Official explanation of the contrat d'intégration républicaine: a compulsory 4-day civic training and a language training aimed at A2 (600-hour course or a remote digital option).

A1 · A2Civic knowledgeFree

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Study guideFondation Esprit Francophonie (DELF DALF Suisse)

Fondation Esprit Francophonie · recommended websites for DELF level A

A curated list (updated January 2026) of free websites for DELF A1–A2 learners and teachers, including a tout-public section.

A1 · A2ReadingFree

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Study guideDIAIR (refugies.info)

Réfugiés.info · public information service for refugees

Government site (DIAIR) that lists French courses near you and online, plus practical guides on living in France.

A1 · A2Civic knowledge1 documentsFree

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Study guideFrançais avec Pierre

Français avec Pierre · DELF–DALF explained

Plain-language overview of the six DELF/DALF levels, the four skills and the 50/100 pass rule.

A1 · A2 · B1Civic knowledgeFree

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Practice examsFrance Podcasts

France Podcasts · DELF A1

DELF A1 hub: what the level means and practice by skill.

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Physical Books

15 printed books for this level

Exam training · CLE InternationalABC DELF – Niveau A1 – 3e éditionJugurta Bentifraouine, David Clément-RodriguezCLE International's DELF A1 prep book (3rd edition, for adults): 200 activities (50 per skill), three complete practice exams, grammar and vocabulary reminders, plus an online interactive version and audio.A1in FrenchBuy on Amazon.fr

Exam training · Hachette FLEDELF tout public – Nouveau format d'épreuves (A1)Nelly Mous, Jalila El Baraka e.a.Hachette's DELF A1 prep book for adults (new exam format): discovery of each paper, 200 training activities across the four skills, self-assessments, method sheets and four complete practice exams.A1in FrenchBuy on Amazon.fr

Exam training · Didier FLELe DELF A1 100% Réussite – édition 2021-2022 – Livre + didierfle.appMartine Boyer-Dalat, Romain Chrétien e.a.Didier's DELF A1 prep book in the "100% Réussite" series: activities and strategies for the four skills, vocabulary and grammar sheets, and four practice exams in the current format.A1in FrenchBuy on Amazon.fr

Dictionary & words · CLE InternationalVocabulaire progressif du français – Niveau débutant (A1) – 3e éditionClaire MiquelBeginner vocabulary in 25 everyday themes: word lists on the left, exercises on the right, audio CD and 250+ online tests.A1in FrenchBuy on Amazon.fr

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