Category: Exam Preparation

Practical guidance on French exam preparation from Dr. Melissa Kerley and the ETF team, covering the AP French Language and Culture exam and the DELF and DALF certifications. Format changes, scoring, timelines, and what actually moves a score. Written in English for the students, parents, and teachers who need to know what’s coming and how to prepare for it.

  • AP French Is Changing in 2027: What Students and Teachers Need to Know

    AP French Is Changing in 2027: What Students and Teachers Need to Know

    Big changes are coming to AP French. Starting with the 2026-27 school year, the College Board is rolling out its largest revision to the AP world language courses in more than a decade, and the first redesigned exam arrives in May 2027. If you are a student planning to take AP French Language and Culture,…

  • How to Prepare for the DELF B2 Exam

    How to Prepare for the DELF B2 Exam

    If you are wondering how to prepare for DELF B2, you probably have a real deadline in mind: an exam date, a citizenship application, university requirements, or a personal goal you do not want to leave to chance. The DELF B2 is demanding, but it is also predictable. The format is stable, the scoring criteria…