Exam Preparation Guide – Online, 2026 Edition
DELE B1 is your “I can handle real-life Spanish” passport: perfect for work, travel, EU residency, or just impressing friends. You need 60/100 overall (min 30/50 per group: Reading/Writing vs. Listening/Speaking). With 2026 exam dates like April 17–18, July 10–11, and November 20–21, it’s go-time.This 100% online, examiner-crafted B1 prep plan turns “más o menos” into “¡aprobado con nota!” – proven to boost pass rates from ~65% (solo) to 93%+ (guided). Based on Instituto Cervantes blueprints, Reddit r/Spanish wins, and 2024–2025 school data.
DELE B1 Exam Breakdown (Your Battle Map)
| Section | Time | Tasks | Points | Pass Threshold | Sneaky Traps |
| Reading (Comprensión de lectura) | 70 min | 5 texts + 30 MCQs (articles, ads, instructions) | 50 | 30/50 | Fake cognates (embarazada ≠ embarrassed) |
| Writing (Expresión escrita) | 60 min | Task 1: 100–130-word informal letter/email Task 2: 100–130-word opinion text | 50 | 30/50 | Forgetting tú vs. usted; short answers |
| Listening (Comprensión auditiva) | 40 min | 6 audios + 30 MCQs (conversations, announcements) | 50 | 30/50 | Regional accents; background noise |
| Speaking (Expresión oral) | 15 min prep + 12–15 min exam | Photo description + role-play + opinion | 50 | 30/50 | Silence panic; basic vocab only |
Total: 200 points → Need 120+
Scoring: 0–100 per group → 0–50. No penalties!
10-Week B1 DELE Prep Course – Online & Unstoppable
Format: 100% online (Zoom + Google Classroom)
Duration: 10 weeks (60 contact hours + 40 self-study)
Schedule: Tue/Thu 7–9 PM CET + Sat 10–11 AM review (all recorded)
Group: 8–14 students (max chat time)
Instructor: DELE B1 Examiner (Cervantes-certified, 8+ years)
Platform: Google Classroom with 400+ goodies (mocks, audio, templates)
Weekly Playbook (60 Hours Total)
| Week | Mission | Live Hours | Key Moves | Homework (4 h) |
| 1 | Diagnostic Strike | 5 h | Full B1 mock → scored + war council | Fix top 3 errors; 50-word vocab |
| 2–3 | Reading Recon | 10 h | Text tactics (scan, infer); 3 mini-mocks; vocab traps | Read 20 Minutos daily; highlight 10 new words |
| 4–5 | Listening Lockdown | 10 h | Audio drills (slow → native); note-taking hacks; 4 mocks | Transcribe 1 dialogue/week |
| 6–7 | Writing Workshop | 12 h | Letter/email formulas; opinion structure; 5 graded pieces | Write 1 full task/week; peer edit |
| 8–9 | Speaking Siege | 12 h | Photo scripts; role-play battles; 1:1 recordings | Daily 2-min monologue; fluency diary |
| 10 | Final Assault | 11 h | 2 full timed B1 exams + victory debrief | Error autopsy; celebration plan |
Included (Digital Treasure)
- Official Past Papers: 2019–2025
- Audio Vault: 150+ clips (transcripts + speed toggle)
- B1 Word Bank: 1,800 terms + expresiones útiles
- Golden Templates: Letter opener/closer, opinion outline, photo phrases
- Model Wins: Essays (16–20/25) + orals (audio samples)
- Progress Radar: Weekly skill tracker
Certification
- Course Diploma: University-Grade Schein (60 h, B1 prep, graded)
- DELE Prep Attestation: Official stamp for exam apps
- Mock Reports: 2 full exams (scored + rubric)
- ECTS: 4 credits (uni transferable)
DELE B1 exam separate (~€160; book at cervantes.es)
Price & Payment (2026)
| Item | Cost |
| Full 10-Week Course | €620 |
| Early-Bird (by Feb 1, 2026) | €558 (-10%) |
| Installments | 2 × €310 |
All-in: Classes, recordings, materials, mocks, feedback, certs.
Refund: Full up to 7 days pre-start.
Prerequisites
- Entry: A2 solid (free placement test required)
- Gear: Laptop, headset + mic, good Wi-Fi
- Weekly Grind: 10–12 hours (classes + homework)
Registration (Lock It In)
- Free B1 Diagnostic → deleprep.com/b1-test (15 min)
- Apply → inscription.dele-b1-2026.com
- Pay & Confirm → Instant access
- Welcome Pack (Mar 30, 2026): Links, syllabus, Week 1 goodies
Bonus Power-Ups
| Perk | Details |
| 1 Free Mock Retake | If any section < 60% |
| Job/Travel Kit | CV in Spanish + email templates |
| Examiner Live Q&A | Monthly with Cervantes jury |
| Media Library | 6 months: El País, Cadena SER |
| B1 Grad Discord | Lifetime community + speaking buddies |
Success Stats (Real Wins)
- 93% pass rate on first try (2024–2025)
- Average score: 76/100 (vs. global 64)
- 200+ students landed jobs/residency with B1
Top 3 Recommended Providers
| School | Why It Slays | Link |
| Universidad de Salamanca | DELE birthplace; insider hacks | cursos unisal |
| Enforex Online | 92% pass; fun + effective | enforex.com |
| Small groups; global schedule |
Pro Tips from B1 Champs
Writing: Use 8+ connectors (además, sin embargo, por ejemplo)
Speaking: Memorize 3 photo phrases (En la imagen veo…, Me parece que…, En mi opinión…)
Listening: Train with Cadena SER (slow → normal)
Reading: Practice 8 min/text max
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