A B1 French speaker can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Learn about the mobile jour férié and Christian holiday of Ascension, celebrated 40 days after Easter Sunday. more »
Notre-Dame de Paris, a jewel of French Gothic architecture, was partly destroyed by fire on 15 April 2019. Learn about some of the damage that was done in this video. more »
Put your DIY skills to use making un Œuforique, a decorated egg with a surprise message inside. more »
Love to ski or snowboard? Love learning French? Why not do both at the same time? If that sounds like heaven, Alpine French School might be a dream come true. more »
The Moulin Rouge is a world-famous revue in Paris. Take a look behind the scenes and sequins with this video report. more »
Have you ever eaten a galette des rois? This cake traditionally involves beans, figurines, and kings and queens - learn about its January celebration. more »
The festival of Hanukkah begins on 25 Kislev on the Jewish calendar, which in 2018 equals 2 December. Learn more in our bilingual article. more »
Happy Thanksgiving Americans! Check out this video that offers a quick overview of one of the most important American - and Canadian - holidays. more »
Toussaint, or All Saints' Day, is an important Catholic holiday, particularly in France. more »
Learn how to make a delicious beef, pumpkin, and parmesan gratin in this video. more »
