Spanish version D.E.L.E. - Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera

Superior level

The "Diploma Superior de Español" accredits an advanced knowledge of the language which allows communicaton in all situations requiring advanced use of the language and a knowledge of cultural background.. The exam to obtain this Diploma is composed of the following parts:

Part 1: Reading Comprehension.
(60 minutes)
Two kind of exercises:
a. Nine multiple choice questions based on 3 texts, never longer than 800 words.
b. Refer to up to 10 series of texts extracts.

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Prueba 2: Written paper
(60 minutes)
Write a formal letter and an essay. No longer than 150-200 words.

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Prueba 3: Listening Comprehension.
(45 minutes)
Twelve multiple choice questions on four recordings.

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Prueba 4: Grammar and vocabulary.
(60 minutes)
Three kind of exercises:
a. A multiple choice text.
b. 35 multiple choice sentences.
c. Spot grammar errors in one or several given texts.

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Prueba 5: Oral exam
(10-15 minutes)
Hold a conversation with the examiners for 10-15 minutes.

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