Reussir le DELF 2010 edition: Livre B1 & CD audio Paperback – Big Book, 1 Sept. 2010

This book, and the series that it comes from, is perhaps the 'gold standard' for anyone sitting a DEFL exam.The book is entirely in French but if you are at the start of B1 you are probably used to that by now, as unlike a GCSE or A-Level, the DELF exams are entirely in french. It is about A4 size and contains almost 200 pages, with a CD on the inside back cover. I do wish that the CD content was made available online as an MP3 - as it's always a hassle copying the CD audio to a computer!The content is full colour on glossy paper, so it has the 'feel' of a good quality text book. There is a brief section on the B1 syllabus, followed by about 30 pages on oral comprehension, about another 30 pages on written comprehension, the same amount for writing production and the same for oral production. So just like the exam, the book balances the four key areas. There are then some collections of articles about France and French culture, which are helpful for the production parts of the exam. This is followed by a mock exam, which is very similar in structure and design to the actual B1 exam. Then the answers are at the back! No cheating!There is space in the book for you to write your answers. If you feel a bit awkward writing in text books like this, I'm with you - I feel the same! However, hopefully this book is your companion to passing the DELF so why not make it yours and accept that by the time you get to the exam, you might want to burn the book anyway!This is an essential companion for anyone wanting to sit the B1 exam and I have no doubt that if you work through all the content - and keep reviewing the sections that initially feel tough - you will be very well prepared for the DELF B1 exam!All the best with your ongoing mastery of French language! :)

Bought this together with DELF B2, and they each are just shy of 200 pages and both include a CD. The book is beautifully presented, with many colourful pictures and custom formatted layout to make the learning more interesting. The material within these books is also well chosen for the students and helps you to gradually improve further. Get it if you plan to advance to the next level in your French language study. Highly recommended.

Seems a really useful book. I like the layout, the colour and the way it gives you examples to allow you to build up your competence in each of the 4 language tests and then there are example tests. All the answers are in the book and there are recommendations about exam technique - all the book content is in French. This seems to be MUCH better than the "Preparacion for DELF A2" book by Alexandre Hollande I bought for the previous exam.

Very good! It contains a lot of exercises and tips for the exam. These exam samples are actually more difficult than the real one. I was very nervous but then the real exam turned out to be much easier!

Essential text and audio to prepare for B1 exam. You obviously have to do a lot of work around the subject: specifically, for me, that means developing listening skills with news broadcasts, Yabla videos etc. etc. But it lets you know what your are in for. Good.

Came without the CD

Very good tutorial

Exactly as the description