How long does it take to prepare for DELE?

This is like JLPT or Cambridge English Exams. If you want to prove your Spanish language ability you need to do DELE exam. Normally it takes around 10 months to study up till B2 level in Spanish. That means four books, one for each level, A1, A2, B1 & B2.

Which level of DELE should I take?

In many cases, my students take the DELE exam for a specific purpose. For example, some want to obtain the Spanish nationality, study or work abroad. If your aim is to obtain the Spanish nationality, you will need an A2 level. For university studies and work, B2 is generally the minimum level required.

How long does it take to prepare for DELE A2?

No DELE has an expiry date. A: Nope. Q: How long does it take to get the results? A: Approximately three months, which is quite frustrating, frankly. This is all the more reason why you should prepare carefully: if you take the exam in April, you won’t know if you passed it until July.

What level of Spanish do you need to work in Spain?

First of all, speaking Spanish fluently is a must have to land a job in Spain in a large firm. Of course, some “expat focused” jobs are available if you want to get a job in Spain and do not speak Spanish, but you will be limited to jobs in bars, shops or language teaching.

Is DELE exam tough?

The exam appeared to be too easy. There were people present who had studied Spanish during one hour each week for four months. As a rule of thumb I would say you need one year of learning and practice before taking DELE A1. The next levels are much more difficult.

Does DELE certificate expire?

The DELE certificates are valid for life. On the DELE official website, you can find further information on these certificates (in Spanish and English).

Can you work in Spain without speaking Spanish?

If you don’t speak Spanish, besides working for a multinational company, jobs in Spain for English speakers include tourism, real estate, teaching English, and services aimed at expats. For other types of employment, you will generally need to speak Spanish.

How many levels are in DELE exam?

DELE Diplomas consist of 6 levels: A1 (Entry) – Functional level of Spanish for Youth Mobility Programme visa in Spain. A2 (Elementary) B1 (Intermediate)

What grade level is A2?

Elementary (EF SET score 31-40) English level A2 is the second level of English in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), a definition of different language levels written by the Council of Europe. In everyday speech, this level might be described as “basic” as in “I speak basic English”.

How long does it take to learn Spanish (and why)?

If we use the FSI numbers, if one person spends three hours a day with Spanish, the 480 hours amounts to 160 days, or less than six months. If another person spends one hour a day with Spanish, it will take 480 days, or around a year and a half.

What is the first step in learning Spanish?

One of the first steps to learning a language is learning a little bit about what makes up a language and the unique linguistic aspects of Spanish.

How long does it take to become an intermediate level Spanish speaker?

You will need between 25-30 courses. At 3 courses per year, it may take you between 8.3-10 years to reach an intermediate level. One year of Spanish language learning in school (4 hours per week + 2 hours of homework + 2 hours of independent practice X 12 weeks X 2 semesters).

How can I speed up my Spanish learning?

If, however, you also are exposed to Spanish outside of classes, then you can cut down the time needed to learn it. Reading, listening to the radio or eBooks, writing, speaking, watching movies, and travelling to a Spanish-speaking country can all help to speed up your learning process.