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.
Remember what Christmas was like when you were a child in this bilingual audio article. more »
Former French President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing died of Covid-19 on 2 December, 2020, at the age of 94. Take a look back at his life and career in this video from Le Monde. 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 »
Learn about cod fritters, one of the most popular culinary specialities in Guadeloupe. more »
Learn about le cassoulet, a traditional dish enjoyed throughout southwest France. more »
Learn about Normandy's famous cheese: le camembert. more »
Marina Rollman is a Swiss comedian who has a weekly segment on France Inter, called La drôle d'humeur. Laugh at her take on life without computer screens in this episode. more »
The 2nd of February is known as Chandeleur, la fête des chandelles, or le jour des crêpes - learn all about it in this video. more »
Learn a bit of the history behind France's traditional Christmas markets in this cute video. more »
