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DELE B2 2027 dates: 2 Apr, 22 May, 9 Jul, 15 Oct, 13 Nov. Registration opens 18 Nov 2026. Deadlines, fees by country, the four papers, pass marks.
frenchCanadian immigration scores French by CLB level. What CLB 7 means, how TCF Canada and TEF Canada results convert, why it is roughly B2, and how to prepare the vocabulary.
frenchSince 1 January 2026 French naturalisation asks for B2, not B1. Which tests count (TCF IRN, TEF IRN, DELF B2), the levels for residence cards, and how to prepare.
germanCitizenship needs B1 (DTZ, Goethe, telc, ÖSD) and the Leben in Deutschland test: 17 of 33 to pass. What counts, and 10 test questions to try free.
germanWe counted the words behind the German B1 exam: about 3,200 headwords from A1 to B1. What that means for Goethe, telc, DTZ and ÖSD, and a daily study plan.
spanishSpanish nationality asks for DELE A2 plus the CCSE test, university often B2, and MIR doctors C1. What each exam involves, who is exempt, fees and dates for 2026-2027.
portugueseObrigado or obrigada, the sweetened cafezinho, the 10% serviço and the 'CPF na nota?' question at every till. Brazilian Portuguese travel phrases, free.
chineseNo tipping, a waiter who only comes when you call, and a metro fare that jumps if you skip the exit gate. The Chinese travel phrases that fix each, free.
dutchA bare 'dank u' means no thanks, a coffeeshop does not sell coffee, and forgetting to check out costs a flat fare. The free Dutch phrases that fix each trap.