An A2 French student can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
Practice the passé composé with this fill-in-the-blank exercise. more »
Spend a day as an au pair with this video. more »
Get to know Cécile Hernandez, a French Paralympic Games skiboarder in this video. more »
Why are the French so proud of their cuisine? Find out in this cute animated video. more »
Wrong number! Listen to this friendly exchange between a caller and the person she called by mistake. more »
Everyone loves a good public holiday, n'est-ce pas? France has 11 jours fériés, but they're not all paid days off from work. more »
Édith Piaf was a French cabaret singer and international star. Read and listen to our bilingual article, then listen to a few of her classic songs. more »
Chocolate lovers and Francophiles rejoice: Paris's annual chocolate festival is just around the corner. Practice listening and reading with this sweet article. more »
Learn some traditions related to Rosh Hashana, a two-day celebration for the Jewish New Year. more »
The French-Caribbean island of Guadeloupe seemed to be right in Irma's path but was in the end spared the worst of the hurricane - here's my story. more »
