Overview
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Objective | To assess the candidate's ability to understand spoken French in everyday situations or in audio documents covering concrete or abstract subjects. |
| Score | 100 to 699 points |
| Format | QCM (one correct answer out of 4 options) |
| Duration | 35 minutes |
| Number of questions | 39 questions |
| Status | Compulsory test |
Expected skills
- Identify common expressions and phrases (e.g. dialogues, interviews).
- Understand general information and specific details.
- Grasp the overall meaning of varied discourse (concrete or abstract).
- Follow speech delivered at a standard pace.
Test marking
The test is marked automatically via a computerised system. Human intervention only occurs in the event of ambiguity detected on the answer sheet.
The marking takes into account the level and difficulty of the questions in order to award a score representative of the candidate's level.
Listening comprehension example
Listen to the audio document and the question. Choose the correct answer:
Question: What is the man doing in this recording?
Listening Comprehension – F.A.Q.
The listening comprehension component comprises 39 multiple-choice questions and lasts approximately 35 minutes.
In general, taking too many notes is not advisable, as the recording is played only once. It is better to focus on listening and understanding the main idea.
