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DELE & SIELE writing guides

Practical, exam-focused advice on the writing section — format, marking criteria, common mistakes and how to prepare efficiently.

How to pass the DELE writing section: a practical guide

A step-by-step guide to the DELE writing exam (Expresión e interacción escritas): task types, timing, how it's marked, and how to practise for B1 and B2.

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SIELE writing explained: format, tips and how to prepare

Understand the SIELE writing test (Expresión e interacción escritas): how it's structured, how it differs from the DELE, and practical tips to raise your CEFR score.

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Common mistakes in DELE & SIELE writing (and how to fix them)

The mistakes that most often cost points in DELE and SIELE writing — ser vs estar, por vs para, past tenses, subjunctive, register and accents — with quick fixes.

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DELE B2 writing: tasks, structure and how to prepare

What the DELE B2 writing section involves — the two tasks, typical word counts, marking criteria and a preparation plan to pass.

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DELE B1 writing: what to expect and how to pass

A clear overview of the DELE B1 writing tasks, word counts and marking, with practical tips to reach a pass.

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How to write a formal letter for the DELE

The structure, register and useful phrases for the DELE formal letter task (carta formal), with a paragraph-by-paragraph plan.

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Writing an opinion essay for DELE & SIELE

How to structure an opinion text for DELE and SIELE writing, with connectors and phrases to argue your point clearly.

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Essential Spanish connectors for exam writing

A practical list of Spanish connectors (conectores) for DELE and SIELE writing — to add, contrast, give reasons and conclude — with examples.

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DELE vs SIELE: which Spanish exam should you take?

A clear comparison of the DELE and SIELE Spanish exams — format, results, validity and how to prepare — to help you choose.

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