Preparing for the DELE A1 exam? You need to know what the questions actually look like — not just vague descriptions. Below are 10 representative questions across all four sections (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking), each with a worked solution that shows the reasoning, not just the answer. These are based on official exam patterns; actual test content may vary.
Reading Comprehension (2 questions)
Question 1: Multiple choice (text about a daily routine)
Text: "María se levanta a las 7:00. Desayuna café y tostadas. Luego va al trabajo en autobús. Sale del trabajo a las 17:00."
Question: ¿A qué hora sale María del trabajo?
- A) 7:00
- B) 17:00
- C) 5:00
Solution: The text says "Sale del trabajo a las 17:00" — 17:00 is 5 PM in 24-hour format. Option B is correct. Key: DELE A1 uses 24-hour time; don't confuse with 5:00 AM.
Question 2: True/False (short notice)
Text: "La biblioteca abre de lunes a viernes, de 9:00 a 18:00. Los sábados solo por la mañana."
Statement: La biblioteca abre los domingos.
Solution: The text mentions Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings — no mention of Sunday. Statement is False. Tip: If the text doesn't say it, it's not true.
Writing (2 questions)
Question 3: Fill in the blank with correct verb form
Sentence: "Yo __________ (vivir) en Madrid."
Solution: The subject is "Yo" (I), so you need the first-person singular present indicative of "vivir" (to live): "vivo". Answer: vivo.
Question 4: Write a short sentence from prompts
Prompts: tú / llamarse / ¿Cómo?
Solution: Form a question: "¿Cómo te llamas?" (What's your name?). Note: "llamarse" is reflexive; with "tú" it becomes "te llamas".
Listening (2 questions)
Question 5: Listen and choose the correct picture (transcript provided)
Audio transcript: "El niño tiene un perro pequeño y marrón."
Options (described): A) A large black dog, B) A small brown dog, C) A small white cat.
Solution: The audio says "perro pequeño y marrón" (small brown dog). Option B matches. Key: Listen for adjectives — "pequeño" (small), "marrón" (brown).
Question 6: Listen and answer (transcript provided)
Audio transcript: "¿Cuántos años tienes?" — "Tengo veinte años."
Question: ¿Cuántos años tiene la persona?
Solution: The response is "Tengo veinte años" (I am 20 years old). Answer: 20.
Speaking (2 questions)
Question 7: Introduce yourself
Prompt: Preséntate: di tu nombre, edad y de dónde eres.
Model answer: "Me llamo Ana. Tengo 25 años. Soy de India."
Solution: Use simple structures: "Me llamo...", "Tengo... años", "Soy de...". No need for complex grammar.
Question 8: Describe a picture (e.g., a family at dinner)
Prompt: Describe what you see.
Model answer: "Hay una familia. La madre está sentada. El padre está de pie. Hay un niño y una niña. Comen pizza."
Solution: Use "hay" (there is/are), present continuous (está + verb), and basic nouns. Keep it short.
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Grammar & Vocabulary (2 questions)
Question 9: Choose the correct article
Sentence: "__________ casa es grande."
- A) El
- B) La
- C) Los
Solution: "Casa" is feminine singular, so the article is "La". Answer: B.
Question 10: Match the word to the category
Words: manzana, leche, pan, pollo Categories: fruta, lácteo, panadería, carne
Solution: manzana → fruta, leche → lácteo, pan → panadería, pollo → carne. Tip: Learn basic food vocabulary for A1.
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Remember: consistent practice with real-style questions is the fastest way to build confidence. Good luck!