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DELE (Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language) study guides
DELE is the Instituto Cervantes' official Spanish-language certification, accepted by Spanish-speaking universities and employers.
Topics (10)
DELE A1–A2 Vocabulary
10% of testCore Spanish vocabulary for DELE A1 and A2: greetings, numbers, family, food, daily routine, and basic descriptions.
DELE B1 — Grammar
12% of testKey DELE B1 grammar: subjunctive mood, preterite vs imperfect, and complex sentence structures.
DELE B2 — Reading Comprehension
10% of testUnderstanding complex authentic Spanish texts at B2 level: articles, opinion pieces, and formal documents.
DELE C1 — Listening Comprehension
10% of testUnderstanding complex, authentic Spanish at C1: interviews, lectures, debates, and news broadcasts.
DELE C2 — Writing
10% of testProducing sophisticated written Spanish at C2 level: formal letters, analytical essays, and creative writing.
Spanish Verb Conjugation
12% of testMastering Spanish verb conjugation across all tenses and moods required for DELE preparation.
Spanish Vocabulary at B2 Level
10% of testBuilding the broad, nuanced B2 Spanish vocabulary needed for DELE: abstract concepts, formal register, and collocations.
Reading Authentic Spanish Texts
10% of testStrategies for reading authentic literary, journalistic, and technical Spanish texts for DELE B2–C2.
DELE Oral Expression
10% of testPreparing for the DELE oral examination: discussion, presentation, and interactive communication in Spanish.
DELE Written Expression
10% of testDELE writing tasks across levels: formal letters, essays, summaries, and creative writing in Spanish.
Locale-specific guides
Every DELE topic is published with locale-specific framing for candidates testing in different countries. Pass-rate stats, regulatory context, and study tips all change by locale.
- United StatesAmerican candidates
- United KingdomBritish candidates
- IndiaIndian candidates
- PhilippinesFilipino candidates
- NigeriaNigerian candidates
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A1 to C2 — Cervantes-aligned reading, listening, writing, speaking.