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.
Marianne is thinking about life after lockdown. Find out what she'll do on their first day outside in our bilingual audio article. more »
Listen to a beautiful song about what life was like before lockdown, by Giedré Ba. more »
Video about some initiatives in Belgium to teach and entertain children while giving parents a bit of a break during confinement. more »
Celebrate the International Day of Francophonie with an introduction to the organization behind it. more »
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 »
