I took DELE B2 exam after 1 year of learning Spanish & here's my chaotic 1 month journey ⚡️

I challenged myself to take the B2 level of the DELE exam after studying Spanish for a year! I gave myself only a month to prepare for the exam (which I definitely do not recommend lol), and this video is about the whole journey of it! I hope you all enjoy it!
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[@val.teacup]

As someone who has gone through such exams ... this is really really not how you should go about it lol. I am happy it worked out though

[@emigrace]

pinning bc you’re absolutely right lol

[@kitzunemiku]

can you elaborate as to why it’s not a good idea?

[@emigrace]

​@@kitzunemiku it's just that you should give yourself way more than a month to prepare for it hahaha

[@val.teacup]

@@kitzunemiku Imo its a good idea to actually have the level of language before signing up for the exam and using your time to just prepare for the format. Using the month pr so to try to get to the level is stressful as hell. Plus you need a lot more mock exams to feel comfortable with the time limits and tricky parts.

[@ericlee4991]

@@val.teacup I am with you partially but mostly I have a different point of view. There is a passing score and it has a reason why people need to pass that score to get passed just like other exams. You don't have to be "perfect", even native Spanish speaking people won't get the perfect score. Wit being said, I think her cramming strategy worked pretty well and more importantly she passed. I have studied since Feb and my goal is not to take any exam but more like to be a better conversational speaker. However, this video makes me to challenge myself and probably will do that same thing next year. It is also a way to motivate yourself and gain highest self esteem by achieving the goal.

[@7own878]

"My goal is to be as unrelatable to myself as possible." I think that line is inspiring.

[@emigrace]

😂😂

[@ziongray2809]

I'm mad nervous about doing the DELE but your ability to be able to push through this while your grandpa passed was amazing in itself. Thank you for the push for us all. blessings upon you and your family

[@emigrace]

That is so encouraging to hear. Thank you🤍

[@universodele]

First of all congrats for passing the B2 preparing it in one month. You did crazy things and amazing thing for your preparation. As an DELE teacher and examiner, I would like to share my thoughts for it to help future candidates to the exam. This you did well: have a plan and organise it in tasks, have the Spanish motivation on the wall (very useful for brain-hacking and boosting motivation), be conscious of your weaknesses, daily practice (consistent is the key to obtaining APTO). Things you could have done differently: inform more about what is important to know for the DELE (i.e. possibility to have the oral BEFORE or AFTER the actual date), plan only for some tests (reading and writing) specially because of the way the DELE is graded, not looking for strategies in the DELE (I can see you could need some in the listening) and looking for corrections (writing text). My advice: nothing is impossible if you have COMITMENT with yourself and time is not an obstacle and with the correct guidance it could have been much easier and have less pressure.

[@Kebston]

I didn’t take or pass the exam but I am so happy for you it feels like I passed too. 😁 Awesome stuff. Hard work pays off.

[@emigrace]

It warms my heart to hear that 🤍 thank you!:)

[@pinkman17_]

te juro que cuando dijiste que pasaste el examen me emocione mucho por ti y hasta te aplaudi !! ayy me alegro muchisimo por ti te lo mereces!!! sigue asi , me encantan tus videos y tu persona , transmites muy bonitas vibras me caes muy bien :D!!! muchisima suerte con todo en general!

[@emigrace]

graciaaasssss! 🙏🏼 genuinely, thank you for caring so much :) 🤍

[@emmaopaline]

Congrats ! It's so inspiring ! Lesson : never underestimating yourself !!

[@dream-landing]

Yo sonreí muchoooo grande cuando tu dijiste tu pasaste! So happy for you, and I can't wait to see your vid about how you prepared. Your journey was super inspiring but also, once again, super relatable. Also, I hope your family and you are doing okay after the loss of your grandfather.

[@emigrace]

Thank you so much🙏🏼🤍 and thank you Sam for sticking around for such a long time!:)

[@anna7276]

Omg this is awesome! Congrats on passing! It’s been amazing following your channel from the very early days until now. You’ve done so well and definitely inspire me to keep trying! Sorry about your grandfather too, my sympathies to you and your family. X

[@emigrace]

Thank you Anna, and thanks so much for sticking around for such a long time :))

[@today_tomorrow902]

Wow, that's just so unreal, i mean all these numbers and stuff (literally the same date), i can't believe it went so smoothly!! But, of course, it's all because of you hard working this month (and a whole year)! You're such an inspiration 🔥

[@DetPrep]

Dos estudiantes míos de inglés empezaron con un A1 y luego de 93 horas de clase, que equivalen a 5 meses y medio obtvieron B2 de inglés en un examen internacional, yo no lo podría creer, pensé que lo había visto todo, pero luego me encuentro esto. Teniendo en cuenta que considero al español más difícil que el inglés excepto en pronunciación, que un hablante del inglés obtenga un B2 en español en un año es algo que supera de lejos todas mis expectativas, eres la mejor 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@sohampandirkar]

AYY!! YOU PASSED THE EXAMMMM! im so happy rn!! ik you've said that you've kinda realised your goal of being language fluent, and now that you've passed your exams, I'm just curious to see what content will you be putting out. i wish you the best, and congrats!

[@emigrace]

Thank you so much!!🙏🏼🤍 There’s still definitely Spanish videos that I’ll put out, but I’m excited to deliver some new content as well!:)

[@stephenmcdonald7950]

Love the video - thanks for sharing. Please could you do a video on how you managed the speaking? Your proces going into it, how you prepared, what you practised etc - 25/25 is amazing, well done!

[@OxysLokiMoros]

My Girlfriend is from Mexico, she failed the B2 exam( German) 6 times after "studying" 3 years and living 2 years in Germany. I read the tasks and thought they are really difficult, even for me as a native, It's increíble that you could pass that after a year...

[@nakki60]

El alemán es mucho más difícil que el español.

[@OxysLokiMoros]

@@nakki60 No, there are things that are really difficult in spanish and easy in german. For example: Cuando usar Imperfecto, pretérito compuesto o indefinido.... o todo con ser, hay o estar....

[@justinmurray8920]

That's crazy you passed! So happy for you! I've been studying Spanish for a year but I don't even think I'm at B1 yet haha but I know I'll get there in time!

[@town944folk]

I think the fact that she had a speaking and writing element to her studies is a huge game changer. Also having regular bible Study in addition to Italki lessons all in Spanish?I'm sure there's people who have studied why longer and probably at best are at an A2 level

[@gerardocruz3455]

it is fun because I see your videos to improve my listening in english and you are talking about learning spanish

[@emigrace]

Hahahahhaa love that!!

[@jonatorno2769]

Congratulations! I am so happy for you! I started learning Spanish less than a month ago and thank god I stumbled on your channel :D because you are such an inspiration.

[@emigrace]

that's amazing! so happy to hear that 🥰

[@anngiuli]

Each time you have mentioned the exam, I wondered if had received the results and would you share with us. This is so exciting. Congratulations. Your video editing is also outstanding. I'm sorry to hear of the death of your grandfather. I'm certain he was always proud of you. Again, Congratulations.

[@emigrace]

your comment made me smile :) thank you so much! 🤍

[@tonychen4589]

I'm so sorry about your grandfather's passing! Un abrazo!

[@emigrace]

thank you:)

[@chaevie257]

Just subscribed and am currently learning spanish 😊 This is the first vid that I watched from your channel. 10.5k that's gonna grow a lot more.

[@pjofan4ver888]

So proud of you!!!!

[@julaa1670]

omg we're so proud! i got so much motivation watching ur videos u cant even imagine...

[@emigrace]

That makes me so happy🥺🤍

[@aliennvomet]

Congratulations on passing you B2 DELE exam! Since you first mentioned it, I thought about you eventually taking it as well since I have gotten back into learning Spanish since September of last year. I don’t know what my current level is, but maybe once I’ve been studying consistently for a year, I’ll look into it :)

[@emigrace]

Thank you so much! 🤍

[@matildawolfram4687]

Interesting video! Many thanks to the author of the channel for the recommendations! The problem with many people is that they want to take a "magic pill" or get "secret knowledge" and immediately have skills and abilities. However, the truth of life is that knowledge, skills, and abilities do not come by themselves. You can't learn a foreign language without doing anything, without wasting your time and effort, just like you can't learn to ride a bike lying on a comfy couch, listening to lectures and watching videos about "modern methods of learning" on a bike. To really learn something, you have to really practice every day. You're going to fall down while you're learning, and you're going to get bumps - that's normal! The ups and downs of learning are an integral part of our lives. Motivation from success and depression from failure will always be your study companions. However, every student has problems in his or her studies that he or she lacks the knowledge to solve. It can be: poor memorization of words; no progress in language learning; the student can speak, but does not understand speech by ear; misunderstanding of grammar; incorrect pronunciation, etc. Agree that a problem you don't know how to solve is very demotivating. In order to find the answer to our question we have to spend a lot of time to read videos, articles and books by polyglots. In today's world, we have to solve problems as quickly as possible. I don't have time to study and analyze a huge amount of information. My goal is to master the basic knowledge of a foreign language as quickly as possible and already start earning money effectively in the international arena. I settled on the practical guide by Yuriy Ivantsiv " Polyglot's Notes: practical tips for learning foreign language". This book is always in my bag. If I have a problem while learning a language, I quickly find the answer in this book. There are many different techniques and tips for learning a foreign language in Polyglot Notes. I have made my own individual schedule and plan for language learning. Now I know what I am going to study, how I am going to study, when I am going to study and what results I am going to achieve. No problem could stop me! With an effective language learning plan my professional skills are more and more in demand internationally every day. Friends, don't stop there! Everyone has talents that millions of people around the world need! Learn the language and make your ideas and dreams come true! Thanks to the author of the channel for the informative and useful video! Your videos motivate me.

[@alynalin]

What is the name of the book ?

[@matildawolfram4687]

@@alynalin Polyglot's Notes: practical tips for learning foreign language

[@TrustNotMyHeart]

I literally started clapping when you hit the 25 points and screaming when you said you passed!

[@racheldirksen4566]

That's amazing!! Congrats!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us 😊

[@emigrace]

Thank you so much! 💞

[@Venik75]

I saw your video when you kind of started Spanish few month ago on ITalki and all; good to see your improvement ~ ビデオでありがとうy buena suerte con tu aprendizaje del español! ✨

[@ceciliag2176]

Qué emocióoooon!! Muchas felicidades Emi!! 🎉

[@emigrace]

Graciaaasss!!🤍

[@deloriente9873]

Yaaayyy congtats!!! 🥳🥳🥳 I’m so happy for you ☺️💕

[@emigrace]

Thank youuuu! 🤍

[@haceup]

People were laughing at me when I said I want to give B2 this video is something I needed the most thank you so much! I feel so happy watching this video.

[@emigrace]

That makes me so happy to hear that!🤍

[@truy4485]

CONGRATS !!!

[@antoniolam-bellissimo2142]

Felicitaciones 🎉 acabo de fijar mi fecha de examen, y inmediatamente sentí que hube hecho un gran error 😆 Es bien que ver un éxito así!

[@jenniferwilson9579]

You have so much to be proud of! 🏆👍

[@Annndokz]

Oh myy, I'm so happy for you! 😻😻😻

[@emigrace]

thank youuuu!:) 🤍

[@pirateninjaunicorn666]

This is very motivating. Gonna try B2 in two days, and I'm nowhere near B2. I learned Spanish for a while in school, but that was 12 years ago and I was very bad. More like I sat in spanish class lol. I've been relearning for the past 6 months because by degree requires a third language and I noticed it way too late. It's so weird bc sometimes I read c1 texts and get everything right and sometimes I read B2 and get not a single thing right. I guess it will depend on the topic of the texts.

[@yyenb.9348]

OMG!!! CONGRATULATIONS EMI!!!! ALL YOUR HARD WORK ARE FINALLY PAID OFF. YOU ARE SUCH AN INSPIRATION 🥰 I think I've been following you for a year now. This makes me so proud of your achievement. If you are blindly following Ikenna method as per your earlier vids, I think I am blindly following you lol 🤣 can't wait to share with you the day I'll pass the DELE B2 exam as well. ❤

[@emigrace]

Thank you so much!!!❤️‍🔥 that’s crazy that you’ve been watching my videos for that long, and I truly appreciate it:))

[@kebekouame3859]

My first time watching your videos and I love your energy!!🥺🥺 the first thing that came to mind was "how can anyone not love this girl"🥰😊, when you squaled about passing, I found myself screaming with u as well😂😂. Can't wait to follow your journey🥰🤗

[@emigrace]

Aww that’s so sweet, thank you! 🥰💞

[@emiliaa616]

felicidades por pasar el examen! increíble al nivel que llegaste en solo un año, q no pare el estudio! saludos desde uruguay 🇺🇾🇺🇾

[@emigrace]

Ayy gracias!!🤍

[@ny5875]

おめでとうございます❤︎ エミさんの動画でいつも刺激を受けます！！これからも応援してます☺️

[@emigrace]

ありがとうございます🙏🏼🥺

[@susannepolczynski4941]

I have the same struggle currently. I did sign in for the level C1 although I am on the Level B2 and I'm literally lost. I also wanted to challenge myself but now I am also struggling with studying. My exam is also in one and half months and I hope we will make it. I wish you good luck :)

[@emigrace]

Oof, the C1’s on another level😭 wishing you the best of luck Susanne, you got this!!

[@susannepolczynski4941]

@@emigrace thank you 💕, I guess I'll need the good luck haha

[@_rivqah]

Can’t wait to have your feedbacks. I’m the same only that my examen is in July. Let me know how it went ☺️

[@susannepolczynski4941]

@@_rivqah I'll do 😄

[@senna4517]

did you pass?

[@Charmirea]

Congratulaciones! Very inspiring! I started learning Spanish in September of 2020, and I don't think I could pass the Dele B2. 😁

[@emigrace]

Thank you so much!:)) honestly didn’t think I’d pass either, so you never know!😅😂

[@yannsydow5976]

Omg I did the exact same thing! After one year of Spanish I passed the B2 level. I think it’s absolutely possible to achieve that kind of level 🤙

[@emigrace]

🙌🏼🔥

[@adrianalmeida5393]

Gosh. That's just brilliant!!!

[@boxingcompass]

Woohoo! Congrats Emi!

[@emigrace]

Thank youuuu!🤍

[@lovellegehn]

Congrats on passing Emi!!!

[@emigrace]

Thank youuu!🤍

[@oscarsoto3176]

Very amazing!! I knew you had that exam in the bag from the first video I watched you speak Spanish. Aveces nos preocupamos mas de lo que nos damos crédito. Espero que en el futuro pienses a ti misma "y que tal si funciona?" En vez de "Y que tal si fracaso" Muchas Felicidades

[@emigrace]

I’m taking that advise to heart, thank you 🤍

[@Therealb1gk]

Congratulations! This is inspiring for all language learners.

[@emigrace]

thank you so much!! 🤍

[@poorniman.shetty5774]

You are a great inspiration 😊

[@lalalalalala9333]

Congratulations!!!!!!

[@KhallelaB.]

Rest In Peace Emi’s Grandfather ❤️ But congrats on passing!

[@steve7131]

Hola Emi. Aunque llevo estudiando español por tres meses, tu canal me ayuda para motivación. Por favor (si puedes) hacer un video hablando con gente de Omegle o algo

[@emigrace]

I love that you're doing Spanish as well!:) I've never tried Omegle, but that might be an idea!

[@Lucia-io3dn]

it's better to say "me ayuda para motivarme", but you can use "motivación" if you add the article and change the preposition ("me ayuda con la motivación")

[@steve7131]

@@Lucia-io3dn Gracias por ayudarme

[@adsverse7526]

Congratulations! This really is an achievement in just one year?! What an achievement 🎉 On to C2 now!😂

[@هارونعبدالله-ش9ح]

Just amazing be proud of your self

[@emigrace]

Thank you🥺🤍

[@MyOm100]

Amazing that you passes in Only one year! I’m going to take my DELE B2 exam this summer, But I hope that my oral exam isn’t too far from my written exam as I will be travelling to Spain to take. If it is a week before my written exam, I won’t be able to make it😱

[@emigrace]

wow you're traveling to take the exam!! I wish you the best, you got this💪🏼

[@MyOm100]

@@emigrace Thank you! Been learning for over 2 years now😁 yes. We have an apartment at Gran Canaria. That is Why I’m learning Spanish🥰 so I will take my exam there as part of my vacation.

[@ShaneGodliman]

Congrats Emi! 💪

[@emigrace]

Thank youuu!! 🤍

[@tonychen4589]

Felicidades on the exam!

[@Renan-ho4cp]

So so ispiring! Congrats

[@abdunosirisaqov7319]

Well done i appreciate that

[@poorniman.shetty5774]

You are just awesome ❤😊

[@kasomm]

This. This is epic 💪🏿

[@emigrace]

🙌🏼❤️‍🔥

[@manofjesuschrist7351]

As a language genius I could probably memorize the book in a month I’ll give you a secret learn the words in context meaning in a sentence and try to use those words to describe things you already know without context it will be hard to remember even grammar

[@dpier6]

Amazing! Felicidades 🎉

[@emigrace]

Thank you so much!!:)

[@kerwinneves5327]

Thanks for this video. I know how to prepare better 😍

[@WildCosy]

Well done!!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@emigrace]

thank youuu!!

[@WildCosy]

@@emigrace 🥰

[@malaak7166]

omg , thanks for thsi video!! I'm kinda in the same situation! so would really appreciate it if you could share how did you prepare for it .. thanks in advance, and yeah congratulations!!

[@emigrace]

Ahh good luck!!!🙏🏼🔥 I’ll def make that video soon!

[@WhatsGoodEnglish]

¡Felicidades!

[@emigrace]

gracias!!!:)

[@rika87sp]

Congratulations 👏

[@emigrace]

Thank you💞

[@valentindiaz6645]

Felicitaciones!

[@almaestudio1840]

Felicidades! fue emocionante ver tu video... Saludos desde Mexico.

[@emigrace]

gracias 🥺🤍

[@guilhermemateus9465]

Hi Emi! I ve just came across your channel and I was hoping you could give me some advice.I m trying to do the C1 French exam in order to enroll for a French college, but I am currently on A1/A2 level and I only have a year. Do you have any recommendations or tips as someone that has passed through almost the same experience?I am going to be studying at least every week day 2 hours per day. I m really enjoying your videos btw. Keep up your good job!

[@universodele]

Hi! I saw your video about your DELE experiece some time ago and, as you have great advice and many subscribers have some questions (I saw them in the comments), I was wondering if you would like to make a video together to answer all the questions that a person who is gonna do the exam might have and chat about what, as an examiner of DELE, might be useful or not. Let me know 😉. Sorry for writing her, but I could not find any other way to contact you 🙏🏼

[@PunjabiVlogsspain]

Congrats, keep it up ,nice vlog

[@emigrace]

Thank you!!:)

[@gewieftersamuel7070]

Great videos - very entertaining and helpful. I was also very surprised, when you mentioned being in a Christian group, which I liked as a lot people (also for reasons) don‘t talk about those things (religion). And some rather don‘t talk about it as it‘s controversial. For my part, I was very happy, as I am also Christian and now I feel like I can relate even better. Hope your doing fine. Cheers Samuel

[@darknessrulez-de4lv]

hiiiii! I am also thinking of studying for the DELE exams (A2) and I would like to know if you have any recommendations for the official textbooks with literally everything you need in them (like the one you used in the video) it would really help! :)

[@andydimaranan6976]

Hello Emily, just curious… did you specifically study the lesson about accent marks? If not the writing test, are they very strict about this? I’m planning to take the test next year. Thank you in advance for your advice 😊

[@habhunger]

helloo I'm also planning to take the test! have you started studying?

[@montymcphillips]

おめでとうございます㊗️🎉🍾お祖父様もきっと天国で大喜びでしょうね😘そしてビデオのシェアありがとうございました。スペイン語を勉強している人の励みになります。私は去年60歳になってから大学でスペイン語を一から習い始めましたが、まだまだA2です。ちなみにえみさんは独学ですか？教えていただけますか？もうすぐ(2月28日)２年目が始まりますが、大学を続けるべきか他の方法に変えるかちょっと迷っています。ちなみに私は大学のオーラルの試験が1番苦手でした。将来スペイン語圏でリタイアするのが夢ですが、、

[@emigrace]

ありがとうございます🙏🏼 去年からスペイン語始めたとは、尊敬しかないです😳私もそんなチャレンジ精神溢れる60歳になりたいです！:) 私はすべて独学で勉強しました。リソースに関する動画は何本も投稿してきたので、少しでも参考になれれば幸いです🙏🏼

[@montymcphillips]

@@emigrace さんこのAssimilの教科書はUSBやCDなどがついたのを買った方がいいのでしょうか？それとも本だけで大丈夫かしら？教えていただけますか？そしてEasy Spainish Step By Step(Barbara Bergstrom)と言う本をいただいたのですが、それでも代用できますか？

[@nitishsaxena1372]

Qué motivador!

[@ElCabron2115]

Question for anyone that has info, is it required that you take the exam in person? Is there any online version that you can take?

[@bykarti]

I read on the internet that some dele exams are video recorded, is it true?

[@juliakrystal19]

B2 is so super hard 😞

[@shariarenafizyousuf2386]

lovely

[@lisabrookbank5675]

Congratulations

[@emigrace]

thank you!!

[@markanthonynavarro782]

Felicidades Señorita Emi .. Me i know what camera are you using in this video?

[@emigrace]

thank you! I was using just my iPhone 12 ☺️

[@hydeyoungg17]

Hello. You've been learning Spanish for 10 months and you can speak it. Congratulations. What is the secret of this business? Thank you for this beautiful video. See you.

[@emigrace]

Thank you so much!:) hahaha not so much a secret since pretty much everything’s in the videos that I’ve made throughout the year!:))

[@lisabrookbank5675]

Where did you get your workbook? Also, is it in English?

[@emigrace]

ahh that's a good question! I just added a link in the description for it!:) it's all in Spanish!

[@poorniman.shetty5774]

I want few tips from you 😊

[@yurishevchenko5177]

えみちゃんが合格って知って時鳥肌たった おめでとうございます(ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*.✧ 今後もずっと応援してますってことです!!! (Aunque el japonés es muy difícil de aprender, lo seguiré aprendiendo:)

[@emigrace]

ありがとうございます🙏🏼🤍 your Japanese is always so good, I’m genuinely impressed! 応援してます！:)

[@7tv276]

원래 언어를포기하지않는자만이 살아남는다

[@shaziavlog18]

Hello friend

[@quicktempa]

May your grandfather Rest In Peace

[@emigrace]

Thank you🙏🏼

[@PunjabiVlogsspain]

By mistake from spain 🇪🇸 💢💥💯💯👍

[@EduardoPerez-bq8qf]

Interviewer: "Ive never met a person who is taking the B2 exam with studying only 1 year of spanish" Emi:* lives off that high for a week Me: Proud parent moment :)

[@emigrace]

HAHAHAHAHA yes!!!!

[@Genivaldo_Gueiros]

órale!

[@ken2028]

i have a peruvian friend named rodrigo too 😂

[@emigrace]

Omg hahahahaha

[@samirjonathan392]

Do you consider capable to read a C1 or C2 Spanish book I speak Spanish and I really think u have the potential to do it