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.
Rebecca tells us why she loves Kwiziq as her new French learning tool in this Bilingual article. more »
Learn about some of Bretagne's famous "lichouseries" - i.e. sweets [US: candy] - in our bilingual article. This is part of our Spécialités de Bretagne series. more »
Did you ever have one of those funny superstitions when you were little? Reminisce with this melancholy song about childhood (and adulthood) by French hip-hop duo Bigflo & Oli composed of two brothers from Toulouse, while practicing your French listening comprehension. 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 »
Enjoy this catchy song and colorful video while practicing your (fast!) French listening comprehension. more »
Read and listen to a version of Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol," translated and adapted for French students. more »
Learn about the traditional Breton stew Kig ha Farz in our bilingual article. This is part of our Spécialités de Bretagne series. more »
Where did the French language come from? Get the short answer in this cute animated video for children. more »
Learn how to make a delicious beef, pumpkin, and parmesan gratin in this video. more »
Discover the Breton dessert known as Farz Fourn in our bilingual article. This is part of our Spécialités de Bretagne series. more »
