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.
French painter Claude Monet is famous for his Water Lilies, which are displayed in a very unique way at Musée de l'Orangerie. more »
France Gall passed away in January 2018. Learn about this French singer with a unique voice in our bilingual article. more »
Find out how to make a Yule log, a French Christmas dessert. more »
Learn a bit of the history behind France's traditional Christmas markets in this cute video. more »
It's that time of year again, when wine lovers gather to taste the young wine known as Beaujolais Nouveau. But is it really as good - or bad? - as they say? more »
Ready for two minutes of women's history? Listen to French kids talking about renowned scientist Marie Curie in this cute video. more »
Practice listening and reading with this story about a surprise party. more »
This back to school article features lots of practice with the future tense. more »
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 »
