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A1: Beginner French listening exercises
- A Luxembourg dishFind out about one of the most traditional dishes in Luxembourg.
- A day in ParisSylvie spends the day in the French capital.
- A declaration of loveAlice declares her love to her wife Katie.
- A family photoIsabelle and her friend are looking at a family photo.
- A friendly invitationIsabelle and Noémie discuss their afternoon plans.
- A ghost's lifeThe ghost of the Palace of Versailles tells us about its life.
- A little mermaidLovely mermaid Lana tells us about her life!
- A new roommateGabrielle welcomes her new roommate Simon.
- A snowy daySuzanne has a cosy routine for snowy days.
- A ticket to Madrid!Justine is booking a return flight to Madrid.
- A walk around LilleBenoît is having a nice walk around Lille's city centre.
- A week of solidaritySophie does something nice for her elderly neighbour every day of the week.
- An afternoon at the parkNothing nicer than a sunny afternoon at the park!
- Arts and crafts with my sonIsabelle loves doing arts and crafts with her little boy!
- At the bakeryMrs Poiret goes to Mr Dulac's bakery this morning.
- At the hotelPeter and his girlfriend check in a French hotel.
- At the marketMrs Lepic goes to the market to buy some fresh produce.
- At the supermarketLola and Paul are doing their grocery shopping at the supermarket.
- At the train stationHenri needs to buy some train tickets.
- Bastien's first day back at school Bastien starts primary school today.
- Black Lives MatterLoana explains why she supports the French Black Lives Matter movement.
- Booking a hotelAdrien is booking a hotel room.
- Cannes Film FestivalFabien talks about the famous French film festival.
- Car rideLaurent tells Julie that he's stuck in traffic.
- Christmas DaySimon has his own Christmas routine.
- Christmas is near! FreeChristmas is coming closer and Marina has a lot to do!
- City or countryside?Stéphane and Amélie discuss their preferences between living in a city or in the countryside.
- Crazy about dinosaurs!Bruno and Flora's boys are all about dinosaurs at the moment.
- Cunégonde the witchMeet the meanest witch in town!
- Decorating the Christmas treeAnnabelle and her roommate Martin are putting up their Christmas decorations.
- Describing myselfSophie describes herself to us.
- DessertsPaul tells us about his most and least favourite desserts.
- Do you know La Réunion island?Learn a few facts about this French Overseas Territory.
- Do you like New Year's (celebrations)?Marie and Laura discuss their plans to celebrate New Year's Eve.
- Do you like chocolate?Eloise and Amélie talks about chocolate.
- Do you practise any sports?Thierry and Maya talk about the sports they practise.
- Easter decorationsMuriel and her daughter Lila are making Easter decorations.
- Finals' routineMarina has her exam morning routine sorted.
- Fixing the roofMagalie has decided to fix her roof herself.
- Florence ForestiÉlodie tells us about Lyon-born, famous stand-up Florence Foresti.
- Gran's omeletteFind out how Eloise's Gran makes her omelette.
- Gérard's houseLucie interviews Gérard about his house.
- Happy Mother's DayCaroline enjoys her first Mother's Day!
- Hide-and-seek with LucasLucie plays hide-and-seek with her toddler Lucas.
- How old are you?Henri tells us how old he and his family are.
- Hurray for money!Lydia loves spending money!
- I don't feel good!Pascal meets with Lucie who doesn't feel well at all.
- I love Superbus!Sonia tells us about her favourite French band Superbus.
- In a seaside shopSimon and Belinda are picking seaside souvenirs for their family.
- In my gardenClara describes her garden.
A2: Lower Intermediate French listening exercises
- A busy day - part 1FreeMarc tells us about the busy day he has ahead of him!
- A busy day - part 2Marc tells us about the busy day he has ahead of him!
- A difficult returnElizabeth isn't looking forward to going back to work.
- A great cleaning companyEsther talks to Amélie about a great cleaning agency.
- A hectic dinner!Caroline tells us about last night's hectic dinner!
- A lazy morningGabrielle and her boyfriend Cyril had a lazy morning.
- A little girl's bedroomLouise has just redecorated her daughter's room.
- A missed invitationRomain tells Sophie why he can't go to Lisa's birthday party.
- A perfect anniversaryMarielle had the most perfect anniversary.
- A present for everyone!Henriette tells us what Christmas presents she got for her relatives.
- A ride in a hot air balloonLearn more about the origin of hot air balloons and join us for a ride!
- A stressed mum [US: mom]!Camille is stressing out her mother who has a lot to do today.
- A successful birthday party!Florence's son had a space-themed party for his birthday!
- A very simple ThanksgivingChristina's Thanksgiving has to be simpler this year, but everyone is helping!
- A walk around townMarie took her English cousin Peter on a walk around the village.
- A walk in the woodsSabrina went for a long walk in the snowy woods.
- A week of choresLaurent had a busy week taking care of the household chores.
- A wrong numberLucas called the wrong number!
- A young first aiderBenjamin was 13 when he saved his brothers' lives.
- All Saints' Day in FranceLearn how French people celebrate All Saints' Day.
- An amazing hotel!Margaux is delighted with the hotel she spent the weekend at.
- Arnaud the travellerCharlotte tells us about her friend Arnaud who loves traveling.
- Around the barbecueStéphane and Aline have a chat around the barbecue.
- At Music DaySamuel really enjoyed Music Day this year.
- At Sarlat's tourist officeÉric is asking for info to visit Perigord's famous medieval city.
- At a cousin's weddingLast weekend, Tatiana was at her cousin Hugo's wedding.
- At breakfastLucie is grumpy this morning at the breakfast table.
- At the Christmas marketStéphane goes to the Christmas market every December.
- At the Château de ChevernyLaurence visited one of the most famous Loire Valley Castles.
- At the Parc de la Tête d'or (English: "Park of the Golden Head") in LyonSabrina took her nephew to Lyon's favourite park.
- At the circusFreeAdeline went to the circus yesterday and tells us all about it!
- At the dentist'sLiliane is at the dentist's for a toothache.
- At the doctor'sMrs Potin goes to see the doctor for a cold.
- At the florist'sGreg wants to buy some flowers for his Valentine.
- At the garageLaura brings her car to the garage.
- At the gift shopLydia is looking for a souvenir for her niece Hayley in Paris.
- At the restaurantOphélie is ordering food at the restaurant.
- At the swimming poolMuriel went to the swimming pool yesterday.
- Bad luck at the casinoYvan is not very happy with his first time in a casino.
- Becoming a ballerinaGaëlle always knew she'd become a ballerina.
- Becoming an aunty!Aurélie has become an aunt for the first time!
- Bickering between sistersAnna and Fifi are having a heated argument.
- Billing problemThere's been a mistake on Julie and Olivier's restaurant bill.
- Celebrating HanukkahRachelle celebrated the first day of Hanukkah with her son Sam.
- Chestnut treesIn the fall, Christine loves going to the woods to pick up chestnuts.
- Choosing your studiesLisa and Marc discuss what they've chosen to study at uni.
- Christmas EveHere's what Yann, 8, did on Christmas Eve.
- Didier Drogba, my favourite football [US:soccer] playerA father discusses his football [US:soccer] idol Didier Drogba with his daughter.
- Dispute entre frère et sœurMum [US: Mom] has to get involved in an argument between Bruno and his sister Julie.
- Dune of PilatSabrina saw this famous sand dune for the first time this summer.
B1: Intermediate French listening exercises
- "Pot Luck" [US: The Spanish Apartment]Discover the plot of the French film "Pot Luck" [US: The Spanish Apartment].
- A December traditionSolène remembers what she and her mother used to do every December.
- A call to the bankPhilippe is calling his bank about a letter he received recently.
- A costly projectMartine wants to reduce her spending to buy a new car.
- A day with AstérixPatricia hopes to be able to take her kids to the Parc Astérix tomorrow.
- A delicious essay!Isabelle has the perfect excuse for not handing her homework in...
- A different New Year's EveStéphane has planned quite different New Year celebrations for this year.
- A dog paw mysteryLucie's little puppy Rouky seems to have hurt his paw...
- A girls Valentine's DayCharlotte is spending this year's Valentine's Day with her best friends!
- A hectic visit to the museumSisters Manon and Émilie are bickering during a visit to the museum!
- A little visitorA little hedgehog started visiting Inès and her family.
- A long journey on public transportHugo tells us about his 8-hour trip to France.
- A mother's secretMagalie wonders how her mother is so good at embarrassing her.
- A poem for my motherHere's a lovely poem by our own Aurélie to celebrate Mother's Day in flowers.
- A present can hide another oneCathy has a nice surprise in stock for her mother on Mother's Day.
- A professional's cleaning hacksListen to Paul, a cleaning expert, giving tips to help you in your everyday chores.
- A proud dadGeoffrey tells us about his three beloved children.
- A spoiled weekendMarie's romantic weekend away gets spoiled by unforeseen bad weather.
- A teen's bedroomFlorence is giving her son chores to tidy up his messy room.
- A very specific orderSally wants her dessert served in a very specific way.
- A well-supplied shopNathalie's shop is full of Valentine's Day goodies!
- Advice to deal with the heatwaveGabriel gives us advice to deal with the heatwave.
- Aperitifs outsideJulien enjoys aperitifs with friends on long summer evenings.
- At McDonald'sMagalie and Marc order at a French McDonald's.
- At the Cannes FestivalDamien will enjoy the Cannes Festival in person this year.
- At the DIY shopPaul asks the DIY shop assistant for some advice.
- At the Nice CarnivalFlorence is excited to go to the Nice Carnival next winter!
- At the haberdashery [US: sewing store]Sophie goes to the haberdashery [US: sewing store] to get some advice.
- At the mechanic'sSylvie went to pick up her car from the garage.
- At the mini golfAlicia and Thomas enjoy an afternoon of mini golf.
- At the ophthalmologist'sÉlodie goes to the ophthalmologist for a routine eye check.
- At the pharmacyVictor goes to the pharmacy.
- At the travel agencyMargot is asking her travel agent about visiting French-speaking countries in Africa.
- Babysitting my niece and nephewAnissa babysat her niece and nephew this weekend.
- Booking a taxi from a hotelPierre is booking a taxi from his hotel reception for an early start.
- Bye bye BeachSay farewell to summer with this text inspired by Brigitte Bardot's famous song "La Madrague".
- Camping in the mountainsSolène went camping in the French Alps with her friend Tina.
- Checking out of the hotelLaëtitia is leaving her hotel.
- Christmas shoppingValérie left her Christmas shopping to the last minute again!
- Claude François, an essential singerVéronique and Marilyne talk about French singer Claude François.
- Clovis, king of the FranksLearn about the first king of the Franks.
- Colette's houseLaurence enjoyed visiting the famous French writer's childhood house.
- D-Day beachesGeoffrey is planning a historical trip to Normandy's D-Day beaches.
- Daisy at the vetMadame Lambert takes her dog, Daisy, to the vet.
- Dealing with going back to work after a holiday [US:vacation]Jean-François gives us some tips to ease going back to work.
- Domestic squabbleLola and Paul are arguing over Paul's messiness.
- Dungeons and DragonsFreeSylvain is a big fan of Dungeons and Dragons.
- Easter egg huntJonathan is in charge of the family's Easter egg hunt this year.
- FFL TutorThérèse teaches French as a Foreign Language to immigrants.
- Finding an apartment in OrléansStéphanie is looking for an apartment in Orléans.
B2: Upper Intermediate French listening exercises
- "Arab blues"Discover this French-speaking comedy and its French-Tunisian director Manele Labidi.
- 1 PM radio newsHeadlines of the 1 PM news - based on France Inter's 13h of the 24/08/21.
- 25th December with familyIn Elsa's family, December 25 is a lazy post-Christmas day.
- A Bridezilla's invitationEnjoy this entitled Bridezilla's wedding requirements!
- A Halloween outingListen to this ad for a great Halloween outing.
- A Savoyard mealWhat Hélène likes the most on a ski holiday is the mountain restaurant!
- A book loverMy nephew Damien has always been a real bookworm!
- A boy full of energy!Catherine explains how her lovely boy is also exhausting!
- A crazy night outSophie had a crazy night out.
- A farm catLola is looking for her female cat Cannelle who's hiding on the family farm.
- A good explanation...FreeFlorence knows that there must be an explanation as to why she hasn't heard from her date again yet.
- A healthy dietÉlodie decided to change her diet to feel better.
- A long-awaited promotionCéline finally got promoted!
- A love storyPractise French expressions about love with this sweet love story.
- A mischievous brotherArthur loves scaring his big sister on Hallowe'en.
- A mother's voice mailJonathan's mother left him a voice mail.
- A new passportGrégory needs to renew his passport to go on holiday [US: vacation].
- A night at the A&E [US: ER]Isabelle had to visit the A&E [US: ER] for a medical emergency.
- A relaxing lovers' breakRomain and his partner Sophie took a short break away from the kids.
- A seasonal menuDaniella and her sous-chef Paul are tweaking their restaurant menu.
- A stark differencePaula talks about the changes in Catherine's personality after her career change.
- A teacher's back to schoolTeacher Alicia tells us how she prepares for going back to school.
- A trip to CorsicaEmmanuelle needs ideas for her upcoming visit to Corsica with her family.
- A very proud motherViviane loves her son's hand-made presents!
- A winter evening with friendsJean-François and Sophie are getting ready for a fondue night.
- A witch's recipeEnjoy this deliciously disgusting Hallowe'en recipe!
- Amélie Poulain's ParisFreeLéa went for a walk through the key spots made iconic by the cult movie "Amelie" (Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain).
- An afternoon of meetingsAmandine announces the schedule for this afternoon's meetings.
- An exceptional Valentine's DayA few years back, Baptiste organised an incredible outing for his Valentine Mathilde.
- An interfering mother-in-lawFind out why Gilles is not happy with his mother-in-law.
- April Fool's Day in France.Charlène explains how we celebrate April Fool's Day in France.
- Around the King CakeGeoffrey and Laura enjoy the French Epiphany tradition.
- At the arts and crafts fairOlivia and Laure enjoy a visit to the arts and crafts fair.
- At the beachfront restaurantFreeCyril and Eve try the restaurant near the hotel by the beach and decide what to eat from the menu.
- At the butcher'sMrs Pervenche needs a nice joint of beef for her guests.
- At the florist's shop
Madame Vidal is visiting her florist to order a very special gift.
- At the handmade pottery shopPamela chats with the manager of a lovely local pottery shop.
- At the real estate's agencyAdrien is looking to rent an apartment in Angers.
- Aïssa MaïgaMiriam tells us why she loves French actress and director Aïssa Maïga.
- Baby gift ideasDaniel asks Aïssa for advice to find a baby gift.
- Becoming dadsGeorge talks about his and his partner's experience when they became dads.
- Bessières' giant omeletteLearn about the French town of Bessières's unique Easter tradition.
- Buying my first apartmentFabienne is thinking about getting her first mortgage.
- Calling a private tutorJoséphine is calling her private tutor to resume their English lessons.
- Car problemsDavid had a horrible time with his car yesterday!
- Caribbean cod fish cakes recipeEnjoy this delicious recipe for Caribbean cod fish cakes!
- Carpe DiemJulien is making the biggest leap of his life by moving to his dream country!
- Chanel's fashion showEnjoy this retrospective of Chanel's 2024 spring-summer fashion show.
- Choosing a different bankMore "responsible" banking options for a different future.
- Christmas in AustraliaThibault will spend Christmas in Australia for the first time next year.
C1: Advanced French listening exercises
- "Les Fleurs du Mal"Learn about French poet Baudelaire's conception of beauty and poetry.
- A New Year's Eve in the snowSylvie is remembering the New Year's Eve celebrations she spent with her kids in the Alps.
- A bad camping tripMathilde recalls the worst family camping trip she ever went on.
- A call from homeStudent Benoît's mother calls him to catch up.
- A car collision!Learn a selection of flowery French language as two drivers end up in a collision!
- A cooperative of artisansBéatrice shares how her discovery of a hidden cooperative of artisans inspired her.
- A radiant motherAmélie would have never thought she'd love being a mother so much!
- A seamstress's memoryChristine recalls visiting the haberdashery [US: fabric store] for the first time.
- A snowbound weddingCarole and Fernand remember a wedding where snow was an unwelcome guest!
- A summit meetingFind out how Mireille and Josiane became besties.
- A thankful toastSylvie thanks professional partners at the end of a successful project.
- A trip to NormandyValérie remembers fondly her trip to Normandy.
- A very specific routineJulie has a very precise daily routine...to the minute !
- Actor Omar SyMathilde and her friend Fleur talk about French actor Omar Sy and his series "Lupin".
- Aerobics classBurn the fat with aerobics coach Daniella!
- Amel Bent and Camélia JordanaAurélie tells us about these amazing French singers of Algerian descent.
- An (almost) perfect restaurantFlora and her husband had an (almost) perfect experience at the town's new restaurant.
- An Easter catastrophe!Despite her best efforts to make Easter perfect, Madeleine ended up with egg on her face!
- An especially harsh winterPractise your French expressions about the cold with Marianne's memories of a harsh winter.
- An eventful picnicThis long-awaited picnic really turned on a dime!
- An outstanding hotelLooking for an amazing hotel? Hotel Charmant is the one for you!
- An unexpected victoryJulia thought she was winning at Scrabble against her grandma...
- Arles's AmphitheatreLearn about this fascinating ruin of the Roman era.
- At the Galeries Lafayette in ParisSabine and Hélène talk about their shopping experience in Paris's famous Galeries Lafayette.
- At the airportSophie and Anne discuss what to do before getting on the plane.
- At the fish marketFreeLouise remembers discovering a fish market on a sunny holiday in Brittany.
- At the laundretteLaëtitia and Yvan complain about having to go to the laundrette.
- At the ski resortJérome and his girlfriend have just arrived at the ski resort and they need some equipment.
- Aunty Suzette, the cleaning queenBenjamin recalls how obsessive his aunty was about cleanliness.
- Balzac or Zola ?Guillaume and Clara are discussing which, of Balzac and Zola, is their favourite French author.
- Bargain huntersPaul tells Mathilde about awesome bargains at the second-hand store.
- Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix in YamoussoukroDiscover the largest church in the world, located in the administrative capital of Ivory Coast.
- Boules tournamentLéon explains to Marius why he won't make the boules tournament.
- Breaking News!Follow a last-minute news report on live TV.
- Canadian cruiseListen to this enticing ad for a Canadian cruise.
- Claude Nougaro and ToulouseLearn about the Toulouse-born singer and his deep connection to the Pink City.
- Cleaning jobMonsieur Jacquard explains today's cleaning job to the cleaning team.
- Coluche, French people's favouriteThe French comedian is still much loved in France, 30 years after his death.
- Cultural Refugee FestivalAnne-Claire explains the benefits of their cultural refugee festival.
- Discovering Entraygues-sur-TruyèreGisèle introduces her beloved Aveyron village and its many charms.
- Dry JanuaryAfter the holidays' excesses, why not try the "Dry January" challenge?
- Easter Sunday mealMarina really enjoyed spending Easter Sunday with her family.
- Elecric cars in FranceLearn about the evolution of the French market for electric cars between 2009 and 2020.
- Farmhouse Inn A Pignata in CorsicaDiscover this charming location for an authentic Corsican experience.
- Fighting hypocondriaNathalie talks about her struggle with hypochondria.
- First day of school in FranceNewcomer Adam and his family experience the French "rentrée des classes" for the first time.
- Food criticSabrina and her husband were delighted by their dinner experience at Lou Pignatoun restaurant.
- French band TéléphoneHugo talks about his passion for the French rock band Téléphone.
- French director Ladj Ly and "Les Misérables".French director Ladj Ly on his film "Les Misérables".
- French pastriesMélanie talks about her guilty pleasure: French "viennoiserie" pastries.