The Production Orale (Speaking) component of the DELF A2 is worth 25 points and is assessed live by two examiners. For many candidates — particularly those who have focused heavily on reading and writing — the speaking component is the most nerve-wracking part of the exam. At A2 level, however, the expectations are clearly defined and very achievable: you need to communicate about familiar personal topics, exchange basic information, and handle a simple everyday interaction in French. This guide explains each task, the scoring criteria, and the preparation strategies that work.
DELF A2 Production Orale – Module Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Total duration | 6–8 minutes (+ 10 minutes preparation for Task 3) |
| Number of tasks | 3 |
| Total marks | 25 |
| Pass mark | 5 out of 25 (overall pass requires 50 out of 100 total) |
| Format | Face-to-face with 2 examiners; one interacts, one observes and scores |
| Preparation | 10 minutes before the exam begins (for Task 3 only) |
Task 1 – Guided Interview (1–2 Minutes)
Task 1 begins immediately — no preparation. The examiner asks you simple personal questions about yourself: your name, where you come from, your family, your job or studies, your hobbies, your daily routine, and your likes and dislikes. The pace is controlled and clear.
A2 expectation: You do not need complex sentences. You need correct basic sentences that communicate clearly. Aim for 2–3 sentences per question — not a single word answer, but not a paragraph either.
| Examiner Question | A2 Model Answer Structure |
| Vous vous appelez comment? | Je m’appelle [name]. (1 sentence — simple and correct is enough) |
| D’ou venez-vous? | Je viens de [city/country]. Je suis [nationality]. (2 sentences) |
| Qu’est-ce que vous faites comme travail / etudes? | Je suis [profession/student]. Je travaille / j’etudie a [place]. C’est interessant parce que… (3 sentences — adds a reason) |
| Qu’est-ce que vous aimez faire pendant votre temps libre? | J’aime [activity]. Je fais ca [frequency]. C’est [adjective] parce que… (3 sentences with reason) |
Task 2 – Monologue: Describe a Document or Image (2–3 Minutes)
You are given a simple document — a photograph, an advertisement, a short programme, or a simple image with text — and asked to describe what you see and react to it. You have no preparation time for this task.
Three-part structure: (1) Describe what you see: what type of document is it, what does it show. (2) Say what it makes you think of — link it to your own experience. (3) Give a brief personal reaction or opinion.
| Document Type | Key Language |
| A photograph of a place or activity | “Sur cette photo, je vois… / Il y a… / Les gens… / C’est une photo de…” |
| An advertisement for a product or service | “Cette publicite presente… / Elle propose… / Le prix est… / Je pense que c’est…” |
| A simple chart or statistics | “Ce graphique montre que… / Le chiffre le plus important est… / Je trouve que…” |
Task 3 – Interaction: Role-Play (2–3 Minutes)
You draw a card with a simple scenario — an everyday situation requiring you to interact with the examiner. You have 10 minutes to prepare. The scenario involves a familiar context: at a shop, a hotel, a station, a doctor’s, a restaurant, or a local office.
| Scenario Type | What You Must Do | Key French |
| At a shop (buying something) | Ask for an item; find out the price; say whether you want it | “Je voudrais… / Combien ca coute? / C’est trop cher. / Je prends ca.” |
| At a tourist office or hotel | Ask for information about a place or a room; ask about times or prices | “Je cherche… / Avez-vous…? / C’est ouvert quand? / C’est combien?” |
| Making a reservation by phone | State your name; give the date and number of people; ask for confirmation | “Je voudrais reserver… pour… personnes / le… / C’est possible?” |
| At a doctor’s or chemist’s | Describe a simple problem; ask for advice or a product | “J’ai mal a… / Je suis fatigue(e). / Qu’est-ce que vous me conseillez?” |
DELF A2 Speaking – Scoring Rubric
| Criterion | Marks | A2 Standard |
| Task completion | 5 | All required communicative functions performed; the examiner can understand what is being requested or communicated |
| Vocabulary range | 5 | Sufficient vocabulary for the topic; some variety; avoids the exact same word repeatedly |
| Grammatical accuracy | 5 | Correct present tense; some use of past tense (passe compose); basic sentence structure maintained; errors tolerated if they do not impede communication |
| Fluency and pronunciation | 5 | Understandable pace; pauses acceptable; pronunciation clear enough to be understood consistently |
| Interaction (Task 3) | 5 | Responds to examiner turns appropriately; initiates where required; maintains the simulated exchange to its natural conclusion |
DELF A2 speaking is prepared through speaking practice — not silent study. Record yourself answering Task 1-style personal questions, describing simple images, and practising Task 3 role-plays out loud. Aim for daily 15-minute speaking sessions in the 3 weeks before your exam. languagetest.in provides DELF A2 speaking mock scenarios, role-play cards, and self-assessment grids to build the confidence and French fluency needed for a reliable pass in all three oral tasks.
References: CIEP DELF A2 official guide: france-education-international.fr | languagetest.in DELF A2 speaking preparation
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