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title: "DELE B1 Speaking Structure & Evaluation Criteria | OralPrep Guide"
description: "Understand the official DELE B1 speaking test: timing, tasks, what is prepared vs spontaneous, and the analytic criteria used to grade you."
lang: "en"
slug: "dele-b1-speaking-structure-criteria"
pubDate: 2026-04-27
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  en: "dele-b1-speaking-structure-criteria"
  es: "examen-oral-dele-b1-estructura-criterios"
  fr: "dele-b1-expression-orale-structure-criteres"
  de: "dele-b1-mundliche-prufung-struktur-kriterien"
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---
At DELE B1, the speaking test becomes more dynamic: you need to present
an idea, interact, and handle a role-play situation.

The official timing is:
**15 minutes in the exam** plus **15 minutes of preparation** (only for Tasks 1–2).

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## Structure of the DELE B1 Speaking Test

The test includes four tasks:

### 1. Short presentation (2–3 minutes)

You prepare a brief monologue about a topic or headline.
You choose **one of two options**.

<li>**Tip:** use a 3-part plan: context → opinion → example.</li>

### 2. Conversation (3–4 minutes)

You discuss the topic from Task 1 with the interviewer.

<li>**Key skill:** respond and justify ("porque", "por eso", "sin embargo").</li>

### 3. Describe a photo + short conversation (2–3 minutes)

This part has **no preparation**. You choose **one of two photos** and
describe it, then interact.

<li>**Tip:** start with a global description, then details, then interpretation.</li>

### 4. Role-play in a simulated situation (2–3 minutes)

Based on the photo from Task 3, you act out a situation.
You receive role cards.

<li>**Tip:** focus on turn-taking and polite requests.</li>

## Official Evaluation Criteria

The evaluation combines:

**Holistic assessment (40%)**
Overall effectiveness and interaction.

**Analytic assessment (60%)**
Four analytic criteria:

<li>**Coherence (Coherencia)**</li>
<li>**Fluency (Fluidez)**</li>
<li>**Accuracy (Corrección)**</li>
<li>**Range (Alcance)**</li>

## Example: a safe opening for Task 1

"Hoy quiero hablar de los beneficios de hacer deporte. En mi opinión,
es importante porque mejora la salud y reduce el estrés. Por ejemplo,
yo camino todos los días y me siento con más energía."

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