15 Tips for the DELE oral exam that do not fail
Your date is coming up DELE exam Or are you considering preparing to do it in the coming months, but just thinking about the oral test... 😱
Don't worry, we are all afraid of facing the oral part of a language that is not ours, it is normal.
And for that we are here, to help you overcome that fear and overcome your exam successfully… You have come to the right place!
we have prepared you 15 infallible tips to pass the DELE oral exam.
Let's go for that oral test of the exam! 💪
Why is it important to prepare for the DELE oral exam?
Before moving on to the tips, if you want to know everything about the DELE exam you can take a look at this article about the exam or visit the official page of the Cervantes Institute to have everything clear.
Do you know that the DELE exam consists of 4 tests?
- Reading comprehension.
- Listening comprehension.
- Written expression and interaction.
- Oral expression and interaction.
This last one is the oral test: that dreaded part where you show that you really know how to use everything you have studied and learned during your preparation for the exam.
This is a conversation with a native examiner. The duration depends on the level at which you present.
You risk a lot in a short time, but if you follow our advice, there is nothing to fear. 😉
What does the oral part of the DELE exam consist of?
The oral tests are different depending on the level. The first thing you should do is choose the level at which you want to apply.
Not sure of your level?
You can find it on the Instituto Cervantes website level test templates A2, B1, B2, C1, C2.
DELE A2 oral
El exam oral DELE a2 consists of 3 tasks and lasts 24 minutes.
Don't be scared by time, you'll really just have to talk 12 minutes, the others are 12 minutes to prepare.
- On the homework 1, you have to make a presentation oral of 2-3 minutes over a topic related to your daily lifeiana.
- On the task 2, you will have to describe a photograph y to converse about her for 2-3 minutes.
- On the homework 3, you will participate in a conversation with the interviewer for 3-4 minutes.
All tasks have preparation and very clear instructions.
If you're thinking about obtain Spanish nationality, this, the A2, is the minimum level that you must overcome.
You can see examples of the DELE on the Instituto Cervantes website. I recommend that you practice with a DELE A2 oral exam model.
DELE B1 oral
El oral exam DELE b1 comprises 4 tasks and lasts 30 minutes, 15 minutes of preparation y 15 minute exam.
- On the homework 1, you have to make one presentation about a topic for 2-3 minutes.
- On the homework 2, you will speak with the interviewer on that topic during 3-4 minutes.
- On the homework 3, You describe some images of B1 in 2-3 minutes. The photos to describe in the B1 are usually of individual people or of families or friends in different environments.
- On the homework 4, you will talk about interviewer interpreting a concrete situation for 2-3 minutes.
In the DELE B1 oral test, only the tasks 1 and 2, tasks 3 and 4 they are improvised.
DELE B2 oral
El oral exam DELE b2 has 3 tasks and a duration of 40 minutes, 20 minutes of preparation y 20 minute exam.
- La homework 1 is the longest, in it you have to Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of a proposal and talk with the interviewer for 6-7 minutes.
- La homework 2 of the DELE b2 oral consists of describe an image y hablar about her for 5-6 minutes.
- On the homework 3, You discuss a graph or a survey for 3-4 minutes.
The first two tasks of the DELE b2 oral exam and its topics are preparedBut task 3 has no preparation.
You are thinking to study a master's degree or a degree in Spain?
The B2 level is a requirement in most university studies.
En this page of University of Valencia You can consult all the available undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
DELE C1 oral
El oral exam DELE c1 consists of 3 tasks and lasts 40 minutes, 20 minutes of preparation y 20 minute exam. The DELE C1 oral test requires an advanced level of fluency when speaking in Spanish.
- On the task 1, you will get to understand the information of a text, summarize it y assess it in 3-5 minutes.
- La homework 2, will consist of a conversation about interviewer from task 1 text for 4-6 minutes.
- And in the homework 3, you will exchange ideas y you will talk about examiner about announcements, news, photographs... for 4-6 minutes. You can see examples of exam photos on the official website of the Instituto Cervantes DELE exam.
Do you want to do the MIR in Spain?
You will have to pass the DELE C1 oral exam and the rest of the tests at this level.
DELE C2 oral
La oral test of DELE c2 comprises 3 tasks and has a duration of 50 minutes, 20 minute exam and 30 minutes of preparation.
- On the task 1, you will get to understand and make sense of information from different types of texts in 6-8 minutes.
- On the homework 2, you will talk about interviewer for 5-6 minutes on the topic of the previous task.
- La homework 3, consists in exchange opinions about interviewer about press headlines for 5-6 minutes.
The 15 tips to pass the DELE oral exam
everyone wants to know how to study fast and well for an oral exam Spanish and surely you too.
You are wanting to know the tips for the DELE exercises, right? You don't have to wait any longer, here we come.
Here are the steps to prepare for the DELE exam oral test successfully!
1. Go to the DELE exam on time and without rushing
Organize yourself well, do not leave everything for the last moment.
If you have to take the bus or the metro, check the schedules in advance.
Try to choose a time that gives you a margin of time in case there is a traffic jam or an incident. There is nothing more unpleasant before an exam than going in fear of being late.
If you are late for the DELE oral test, the words will not come out well because you will be nervous, even the examiner will not let you do it.
2. Always carry the call sheet and the NIE or passport
Carry the call sheet included in the song and it's NEVER or the passport with you to the DELE exam. La call sheet you can show it with .
El NIE and passport they have to be the originalThey are not worth copies.
It may seem logical, but you can't imagine how many studentsianthey forget and cannot sit for the exam. 
3. Practice preparing for the DELE oral exam beforehand
Do not take the DELE exam without having prepared it first. I'm sure you speak Spanish very well, but if you don't know what the oral test consists of, it will be very difficult to pass.
you must have very clear instructions and know how to do it. Ideally, you should do some practice tests and exercises to practice the different tasks.
For example, have you ever done photography homework and talked about it?
It always appears in some task of the oral test of the DELE exam.
It is also good practice to get into the habit of Evaluate proposals and talk.
Do you need someone to lend you a hand to gain these skills?
En Hispania, escuela de español we DELE preparation courses so much in person such as, online that can help you give your best.
4. Examiners don't want to fail you
Do examiners scare you? Don't be afraid of them!
They are there to guide you in the tasks and assess your oral competence.
They love that you are interested in Spanish!
5. Prepare the informal chat at the beginning of the exam
Officially it is not part of the oral test of the DELE exam, but it can help you relax and show that you are capable of expressing yourself naturally.
A “hello, how are you?” sure to make them smile.
And a “I wish I could pass the exam” can leave the examiners at the exam center with their jaws hanging open. 
6. Don't read your notes
this is very important. During the preparation time you can take notes, jot down ideas, make an outline... but in DELE exams you cannot read those notes, only look at them.
Remember It is an oral test, not a reading or written expression test.
7. Nothing happens if you get confused: self correct
You are wrong?
Do not panic!
correct yourself.
You will show that you are able to identify your mistake and correct it.
The mistake is not bad, take advantage of it to earn points.
8. Rephrasing is for the wise: If you don't remember a specific word, don't get stuck
Can't remember a word? Don't say it in another language!
It is much better to reformulate, use relative clauses for that.
9. Always answer the examiner's questions
Answer the examiner's questions of the DELE and do not hesitate to return any questions as well, it will be very natural.
If you don't understand something well, don't bite your tongue and ask.
Say “Can you repeat the question, please?”
or “How do you say?”.
Even the Spanish use this resource sometimes.
10. No need to talk fast
fast is not better.
Many times candidates think that speaking fast shows a higher level, but that is not the case.
The really important thing is to have a clear pronunciation.
11. Do not respond with monosyllables: Speak, invent your life
don't answer are dealt with first, followed by "Yes" o "do not", always add a "because".
If you don't know what to say, don't be afraid to invent and imagine.
Aturn on improvising to describe an imaginary situation is a very interesting skill that will help you a lot.
The important thing in this oral test is to speak.
Be careful, don't try to be Tolkien either. 
12. Have phrases ready that make you look good
¿how to memorize for the oral exam?
Do you want some tips for this?
prepare fillers who can help you when you remain blank or show that you express yourself naturally. Here are some examples:
- “The truth is that I had never thought about that, but…”
- "I don't know much about this topic, but..."
- “I wish in the future people would care more about this matter”…
13. It is normal to be nervous: Breathe and smile
Imagine that you are asked to describe an imaginary situation and suddenly you go blank and do not know what to say… then you start to get nervous.
Nerves are not bad, but you have to control them.
Do you want to know how to calm your nerves before an oral exam?
When you feel that nervousness, think about everything you have worked for, take a deep breath and believe in yourself.
You can with everything!
14. Live it as another experience
The DELE exams they are not a matter of life or death (thank goodness).
If it doesn't turn out as well as you wanted, don't worry.
You can try again in the next sitting at any test center.
Stay with the experience and learn from it!
15. Bring water
you can't drink water during the exam, but take a bottle with you so you can drink before y after oral test.
It is very important for your brain to keep it hydrated.
The DELE exam is a challenge, but its preparation is quite an adventure.
Good luck with your exam, I'm sure you'll pass it! 
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Article written by Marta Gasco for Hispania, escuela de español
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2 comments on “15 Tips for the DELE oral exam that do not fail”
Merci pour tous ces précieux renseignements. It is true that it would be a good experience for my Belgian.
All the best . Sylvain
Hello, Sylvain! Je suis content que cela vous aide. Of course, it would be a great experience for sure.
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