Summary of French DELF B1 Oral Exam Preparation
In today's session, we discussed the DELF B1 French language oral exam, which consists of three parts: a guided interview, an interactive exercise, and a monologue following a chosen theme.
Key Points from the Transcript
DELF B1 Oral Exam Overview
- Divided into three parts:
- Guided interview: Answer general questions about yourself.
- Interactive exercise: Role-play in a given scenario.
- Monologue following: Deliver a monologue on a selected theme.
Part 1: Personal Introduction
- Candidate's introduction:
- Name: Loi Ya
- Background: Born in India, raised in South Africa.
- Education: Pursuing a Master's degree at the University of Montreal, studying translation theories, French literature, French teaching methods, and French linguistic studies.
- Future plans: Aspire to pursue a PhD in French literature.
Interests and Hobbies
- Reading, especially works by Victor Hugo.
- Watching television and Korean dramas.
- Listening to and playing songs by Aya Nakamura and Un Gel.
Part 2: Interactive Exercise Scenario
- Situation: Planning an end-of-year trip for colleagues.
- Proposal: Travel to Rome from December 28 to January 3, exploring historical sites and enjoying Italian cuisine.
- Challenges: Conflicts about trip dates and differing availabilities among colleagues.
Part 3: Monologue on Summer Jobs for Youth
- Title of Document: "Les petits boulots d'été" (Summer Jobs) from femina.ouest-france.fr.
- Opinions on summer jobs:
- Advantages:
- Financial earnings and learning money management.
- Early exposure to the work environment.
- Development of punctuality, following instructions, and understanding corporate culture.
- Disadvantages:
- Potential exhaustion and interference with academic commitments.
- Mental pressure from balancing work and studies, impacting rest and academic performance.
Personal Opinion on Legal Working Age
- Supports the current legal working age based on personal positive experience but stresses the importance of sufficient rest.
Closing
The session concluded by answering an additional question about advising or deterring specific jobs for youth, emphasizing the importance of aligning jobs with personal interests and capabilities.