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.
Learn about passionate French writer Colette, while practising your French reading and listening skills. more »
Get some useful packing tips with Catherine Schwaab, while practising your French B2 listening and reading comprehension. more »
Learn about great French fairy tale writer Charles Perrault, while practising your French reading and listening skills. more »
Discover why December 31st is also known as "la Saint-Sylvestre" in France, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. more »
Discover the enchanting Strasbourg Christmas Market, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. more »
Learn about some of the controversy surrounding the US celebration of Thanksgiving, while practising your B2 French listening and reading comprehension. more »
Learn about the grape harvest in France while practising related French vocabulary with this Fill-in-the-Blank exercise. more »
Let Jacques Brel's 1959 heartbreaking song "Ne me quitte pas" move you to tears, while practising your French listening comprehension. more »
Discover the job of a Canadian Park Ranger while practising nature-related French vocabulary with this Fill-in-the-Blank exercise. more »
Learn about painter Claude Monet's wonderful gardens in Giverny, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. more »