A C1 French speaker can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
Listen to Victor Hugo's lovely poem about spring "Premier Mai", while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. more »
Enjoy this cute story about love at first sight, packed with delicious French idioms, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. more »
Enjoy the story of a chaotic Easter morning full of French Easter expressions, while practising your C1 French reading and listening comprehension. more »
Prepare a camping trip for the weekend with this B2 audio article, specially written to help you prepare for the listening and reading portions of the AP French exam. more »
Learn about the life of sperm whales in this short video, while practising your B2 French listening and reading comprehension. more »
Have fun debunking (or not!) some clichés about French people, while practising your B2 French reading and listening comprehension. more »
And you, what type of mother are you? Laugh out loud with this fun sketch about motherhood by French stand-up legend Florence Foresti, while practising your C1 listening and reading comprehension. more »
Follow the second part of Mrs Leroy's discussion with her contractor regarding home renovations, while practising your C1 French reading and listening comprehension. more »
Follow the first part of Mrs Leroy's discussion with her contractor regarding home renovations, while practising your C1 French reading and listening comprehension. more »
Eavesdrop on two friends trying clothes on, while practising your C1 French reading and listening comprehension. more »