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A1: Beginner French writing exercises
- A Christmas feastSébastien is in charge of Christmas Eve Dinner this year.
- A French lunch menuHere's the typical lunch menu of a French coffee shop.
- A French womanÉlodie tells us about her everyday life as a lawyer specialising in women's rights.
- A baseball playerCatherine tells us about her friend Mathieu who plays baseball.
- A dangerous criminalLocal journalist Julie is describing an escaped criminal on the live news.
- A day in my cat Max's lifeJuliette tells about her cat's daily routine.
- A day in the city of Le MansAudrey had a nice time visiting Le Mans, in northwestern France.
- A dreamGeoffrey tells us about one of his dreams.
- A great drawing classFind out what Paul needs for his art class and why he likes it so much.
- A love storyCécile and Andrew meet in a bar.
- A musical familyIn Killian's family, everyone loves music!
- A quick phone callFranck calls his wife Lisa before she leaves work.
- A rainy afternoonSoizic and Armelle meet up on a rainy day in Brest.
- A romantic ValentineHenri tells us about his special plans for Valentine's Day.
- A winter mealBernard has his perfect comfort meal for cold nights.
- Actress Anne DorvalClaire tells us about her favourite actress, French-Canadian Anne Dorval.
- Anne's Easter lootAnne lists all the treats she found during her Easter egg hunt.
- Annoying ThingsPhilippe and Julien share some of the things that really annoy them.
- Arnaud and Ophélie describe themselvesArnaud and Ophélie describe themselves physically.
- At midnightSébastien's family celebrates Christmas on the evening of the 24th.
- At the beachFreeConversation at the beach between an ice cream vendor and a customer.
- At the beachTom is telling us about his day at the beach.
- At the bookshopFrançois needs help choosing a book.
- At the gift shopMike and Linda pick some souvenirs in a Montmartre gift shop.
- At the newsagent'sSophie is buying a few items at a French newsagent's.
- At the sporting goods storeAlain is buying tennis equipment for his son.
- Baby at the beachBaby enjoys being at the beach with his family.
- Back to SchoolMathieu tells us about going back to school tomorrow.
- Ball SportsVincent and Leila discuss their favourite ball sports.
- BeyoncéThe famous singer introduces herself.
- Board gamesJonathan is playing board games with his family.
- Booking a hotel roomPierre wants to book a room in a hotel.
- Can I come?Marie chats with her roommate's friend Damien.
- Cleaning with my familyJonathan and his family are cleaning the house today!
- Corsica is beautiful!Julien explains why he thinks Corsica is so beautiful.
- Do you like the French language?Noémie and Léo have opposite opinions on the French language!
- Do you like theme parks?Louis and Zoé give their opposite opinions on theme parks.
- Driving in the citySophie and Christophe talk about driving in city centres [US: downtown].
- Dry JanuarySarah and Yvan discuss doing Dry January this year.
- Easter decorationsFreeAlice and her sister Zoé are decorating their house for Easter.
- Easter preparationsToday, Daniel and his pupils are getting ready for Easter.
- Exchanging a scarfChristine is returning a scarf to the shop
- Father of twoLéon talks about his two beloved children.
- Filling in a formOlivier answers questions from a form.
- Food shopping for a picnicDaniel and Aline are buying food for a picnic.
- Gardening with JacquelineJulia always loves to take care of her aunt's garden with her.
- Going on a dietMarie has a plan to lose weight this year.
- Going shoppingAnnie and Nicolas discuss her upcoming trip to the shop.
- Hanukkah with my familyRachelle celebrates Hanukkah with her family every year.
- Hello! I'm Mario!The famous plumber introduces himself.
A2: Lower Intermediate French writing exercises
- 10 house rules for childrenHere are ten rules to make home life nicer.
- A Creole picnicDuring a visit to La Réunion, Julie and Léo went for a typical Creole meal.
- A Senegalese pen palJordan received an email from Khadim, his new Senegalese pen pal.
- A family of dog loversAnthony had many dogs growing up, but Pip was special.
- A few days in DordogneFreeMonique tells Patrick about her coming holiday [US: vacation].
- A football accidentAnthony had his friend Bruno over to play...
- A fresh start for the New YearAfter a difficult year, Fiona and Amélie made nice plans for the new year.
- A great party for Mum [US:Mom]!Manon and her sister Aline treated their mother for Mother's Day.
- A murder mystery partyDanielle took part in a murder mystery party to celebrate Halloween.
- A new Autumn menuAndré is choosing what to eat on the new autumnal menu at his local restaurant.
- A new petWhile on a walk with her new pet, Noémie bumps into Grégory, her neighbour.
- A nice train journeyLucie and her boyfriend Marc went to the countryside by train this weekend.
- A noisy hotel roomBertrand complains to the hotel reception about noises during the night.
- A romantic trip to ParisAnna took her boyfriend on a romantic trip to Paris.
- A romantic weekend awayAline and her boyfriend went away for a relaxing weekend.
- A secret admirerLucie wonders who her secret admirer is.
- A snowball fightAnna had a great snowball fight yesterday!
- Afternoon ice creamFreeLucie and Greg feel like an ice cream this afternoon.
- An Easter egg huntDiscover where Julien and his siblings found their Easter eggs!
- Arriving at the hotelAline checks into her Parisian hotel.
- At my best friend's weddingPatrick gives a toast at Stéphane's wedding.
- At rapper Soprano's concertRomain was thrilled to finally see his idol Soprano live!
- At the Chinese restaurantJames is ordering food in a Chinese restaurant.
- At the New Year's Eve House PartyMathieu welcomes his guest at his New Year's Eve house party.
- At the allergist'sPierre went to the allergist to get a diagnosis.
- At the barAu bar Patricia and Samuel discuss what drinks they want to order.
- At the bureau de changePatrick needs to change some dollars upon arriving in Paris.
- At the dermatologist'sManon needs help with her eczema.
- At the farmers' marketStéphane enjoys a visit to his local farmers' market.
- At the grocery storeJulie and Frank need some things from the grocery store.
- At the libraryAlexandre is borrowing a book at his local library.
- At the medieval market in OrléansFlora and Sami enjoy Orléans's medieval market.
- At the mountain restaurantGérard and Sylvie stop for lunch after their mountain hike.
- At the post officeChristophe has a few errands to run at the post office.
- At the shoe storeChristine is looking for a pair of shoes with the help of a nice sales assistant.
- At the theatre box officeGérard is buying some tickets at the theatre box office.
- Bastille Day in the South of FranceBernard tells us about celebrating Bastille Day last summer.
- Bedtime storiesFlorian remembers the bedtime ritual he had with his daughter.
- Breakfast in the sunSabrina surprised Thomas with a nice breakfast on the balcony.
- Calling the hotel's room serviceValérie calls room service from her hotel room.
- Chocolate mousse cooking tips!André gives us some tips to make the perfect chocolate mousse.
- Choosing a restaurant by the seaLaurent and Sonia pick where to eat on their seaside break.
- Conversation on the planePascal and Julie get acquainted on a flight to Montpellier.
- Cooking as a familyYesterday, Antoine and his family made tartiflette together.
- Dividing the restaurant billIsabelle and her friends are splitting the bill at the restaurant.
- Do you have a favourite male singer?Simone and Amélie are talking about their favourite French-speaking male singers.
- Do you have any dirty clothes?Bastien and his mother debate the need for a dirty laundry basket.
- Dressing for winter and summerChloé and Henri talk about the clothes they wear depending on the season.
- Driving in FranceHere are a few things to be aware of when driving in France!
- Finding the perfect outfitAdrien tried several outfits before finding one that suited him!
B1: Intermediate French writing exercises
- A French April Fool'sCécile and her sons are making the traditional French fish for April Fool's day.
- A Horror StoryOn a dark October night, Emma received a disturbing call...
- A better commuteAurélie is looking forward to the new, much better commute she'll have soon.
- A childhood passionVincent and his brother loved video games growing up.
- A clichéd break-upFrançois uses all the clichéd breakup lines to leave his girlfriend Sophie.
- A family day at the parkBenoît will spend this Saturday at the park with his daughter Mia.
- A game of hide and seekLinda and Christian are watching from afar a game of hide and seek between the children.
- A good work routineMarc plans to improve his work routine.
- A great French handball teamSophie and Alex are chatting about the French handball team's chances of winning another gold medal.
- A greener futureJulien is seeing a future where people are more eco-conscious.
- A healthy breakfastFind out how to start the day with a healthy breakfast.
- A special MondayAnna is looking forward to a lazy Easter Monday!
- A strange encounterYoann had the strangest encounter in the Broceliande forest!
- A trip to the cinemaAntoine and his daughter Emma are planning a trip to the movies.
- A weather forecastFind out what tomorrow's weather will be like.
- A weekend in MontpellierÉlise and Lucas plan their weekend in the southern French city.
- An afternoon in the fallZoë is planning to meet her friend Quentin for a nice October afternoon.
- An amazing New Year's Eve mealHenriette is planning a dazzling meal for New Year!
- An annoying cat allergyÉloïse suffers from an annoying cat allergy.
- An incredibly caring boyLydia's son, Olivier, is such a caring person.
- An old scary traditionYoann recalls celebrating the old Celtic tradition of Samhain with his Gran.
- Animal emergencyJulien's cat is stuck in the tree!
- Around the world by motorcycleJoël would love to travel the world on his motorcycle.
- Artist Chéri ChérinLearn about the amazing Congolese artist Chéri Chérin.
- Asking about a hotel roomCatherine has a few questions about the hotel room she's booked.
- At the ATMViviane needs help using an ATM for the first time.
- At the amusement parkThomas will go to the amusement park with his friend Samia for their birthday this year.
- At the doctor'sRobert goes to the doctor for a consultation.
- At the tillPeter is at the till [US: cash register] of a French supermarket.
- Becoming a modelEnjoy some useful tips on becoming a model.
- Birthday makeover"New year, new me" Julia thought on her 20th birthday.
- Booking an appointment at the dentist'sMarc needs an urgent dentist appointment for a bad toothache.
- Busy ScheduleIsabelle recaps what everyone will have to do on Saturday!
- Camping at homeGabriel and Rose are making plans for the weekend.
- Caring for a dog or a catFind out how to look after a dog or a cat with this list of advice.
- Cathy's future holiday [US: vacation] in MontpellierFreeLearn about Cathy's plan to spend her holiday [US: vacation] in Montpellier.
- Christmas in the mountainsFreeAntoine will spend Christmas at his dad's house in the Alps, if he can get there!
- Christmas specialitiesPaul tells us about some traditional French Christmas dishes.
- Conversation between the election's two roundsMarc explains the French presidential election process to his friend Alice.
- Corsican polyphonic singingDo you know about this bewitchingly melodic tradition from Corsica?
- Cycling in NantesIsabelle agrees with Nantes's status as France's "cycling capital".
- DalidaLearn about Dalida, an iconic French-speaking singer.
- Dealing with your emotionsHere's a guide to keeping calm.
- Discussing a ski weekendLaurent and his friend Matt are planning their ski weekend.
- Dreaming of ParisGrégory imagines his ideal Valentine's Day's proposal.
- Easter baking classFlora and Yvan enjoy decorating their Easter chocolate bunnies.
- Family holiday car tripLet the squabbles begin!
- Flying anxietyJean-Luc has a plan to deal with his fear of flying.
- Following the GPSFollow this GPS's instructions to reach your destination.
- Getting ready for autumnRosalie won't get caught out by the arrival of autumn this year.
B2: Upper Intermediate French writing exercises
- "Amélie": my favourite film!Lisa explains why "Amélie" is her favourite film.
- A History of French TVLearn some interesting facts about the beginnings of French TV.
- A birthday toastEstelle is delivering a heartfelt toast to friends and family for her fortieth birthday celebration.
- A busy weekend aheadOlivier sums up his busy schedule for the weekend.
- A day in the countrysideFreeMarie spent last weekend in the countryside with her daughters.
- A great Advent calendarFind out how to make a unique Advent calendar.
- A great passion for readingFlorence talks about her grandmother's passion for books.
- A guided tour of AvignonOur local guide introduces three major monuments from the French city of Avignon.
- A misunderstandingAlex is not happy with his friend Samantha who did not show up to meet Alex's new girlfriend.
- A nature-inspired sculptorMichel, a journalist, is interviewing sculptor Olivia to find out what inspires her to create sculptures.
- A nice morning surpriseLucie will serve a delicious breakfast in bed to her fiancée on their anniversary.
- A nice table "à la française"Jacqueline explains the intricacies of setting the table the French way.
- A nightmare journeyFreeJosiane and Robert explain why they're an hour late to their friends' place.
- A perfect interviewLéo's just had the best job interview of his life!
- A slippery driveRichard struggled to get to work this morning: everything was frozen!
- At the football [US: soccer] gameHenri took his dad to a football [US:soccer] game for Father's Day.
- At the neighbours' houseVéronique and Bruno are at their neighbours' house for an aperitif.
- Bad Movie ReviewBernadette delivers a scathing movie review.
- BarbaraLaëtitia talks about her passion for fascinating French singer Barbara.
- Bayonne, France's chocolate capitalLearn why Bayonne is considered the French capital of chocolate.
- Brasserie La CoupoleVincent always eats here when he's in Paris.
- British National MuseumsNational museums are free in the UK, as Paul happily found out.
- Building a snowmanMartine and Bastien enjoyed building a snowman.
- Camping with your dogPatrick gives us some advice on taking your dog camping with you.
- Catherine Ségurane: a local heroineToni, a tourist guide from Nice talks about local legend Catherine Ségurane.
- City vs dog poopAlain and Pauline discuss the city's measures to fight against dog waste.
- Claire Nouvian, ocean defenderAnne and Guillaume talk about French green activist and journalist Claire Nouvian.
- Composting is awesome!Elsa explains composting to her friend Pierre.
- Congratulations on your degree!Thomas's aunt and uncle send him an email to congratulate him on getting his Master degree.
- Conversation between friendsFriends Simon and Isabelle are catching up.
- Couples' annoying habitsOlivier gets so annoyed by the way couples behave sometimes!
- Differing opinions on the Castle of the Dukes in NantesNoémie and Olivier don't agree on their recent visit to the Castle of the Dukes in Nantes.
- Easter, a family celebrationFrançois and his family celebrate the religious holiday of Easter.
- Family ReunionAt a family reunion, Lea sees her aunt Patricia for the first time in years.
- Finding the perfect anniversary giftJean-Paul is listing his gift ideas for his wife on their anniversary.
- First day back to schoolSabrina tells us what she'll do on her children's first day back to school.
- Food shopping in farm shopsFind out the advantages and disadvantages of food shopping in a farm shop.
- French Easter specialtiesDiscover some of France's regional Easter specialties.
- French-style lemon tart recipeFollow the recipe to make a delicious lemon tart.
- Garip Ay's amazing paintingsJean-Pierre tells us about the work of this fascinating Turkish artist.
- Getting ready for the holiday [US: vacation]Bastien and Alicia are getting ready for tomorrow's departure.
- Giving backEspecially during the holiday season, it's good to give back to those less fortunate than us...
- Going lily-of-the-valley pickingJean-Pierre's family goes to pick lily-of-the-valley every year.
- HeatwaveA weather forecast on one of the hottest days of the year.
- High cost of cigarette packaging changeLearn about the cost of the new policy on cigarette packaging in France.
- I can't find my shirt!Claire and Julien are almost ready to go out...except for Julien's missing shirt!
- In a clothes storePatrick complains to the sales assistant about a defective item.
- In the return taxiAline talks about her trip with the taxi driver on her way back to the airport.
- Long time no see!Marina and her cousin Tom catch up after quite a while.
- Louise BourgeoisMarie-Claire tells us about her favourite French artist.
C1: Advanced French writing exercises
- 3 Culinary delights from French-speaking countriesFind out about three dishes from French-speaking countries.
- A bad matchmakerSophie tells us about her failed attempt at matchmaking.
- A couple's ups and downsHélène explains how she and her partner managed to navigate out of a rough patch.
- A difficult sibling relationshipYvan has always had a fraught relationship with his sister.
- A dreadful teenagerPhilippe recalls his bad behaviour as a teenage boy.
- A ghost storyHugo is visiting his mother on All Saints' Day.
- A hard time at workÉrica went through a rough time at work.
- A horrible storm!Julien remembers spending a horrible night due to a violent storm.
- A last minute requestIsabelle's colleague keeps making her miserable...
- A long-standing friendshipCarole tells us about her long-standing relationship with her friend Aline.
- A lovely carFind out about Michel's beloved 2CV car.
- A lovely encounterOn her daily walk, Audrey met a furry little friend in need of help...
- A special Christmas in SwitzerlandDamien recalls a wonderful family Christmas holiday in Switzerland.
- A sudden reappearanceAfter years of disappearance, Olivia's friend is back.
- Advice for new pet ownersLaurent asks people for their advice on welcoming a new pet at home.
- Alice and the Caterpillar (Alice in Wonderland)Alice meets the mysterious Caterpillar in this adapted excerpt from "Alice in Wonderland"
- An animal taleBy a lovely winter morning, Henri the hare meets poorly Lili the rabbit.
- An incredible trip on the Canal du MidiPatrice recalls his trip along the Canal du Midi.
- An upcycling tutorialFind out a few ideas for your upcycling projets.
- Anna's birthday partyClément discusses the organisation of his daughter's birthday party with his friend Charlotte.
- At Uncle Robert's 70th birthdayLaura catches up with her cousin Charlotte at a family event.
- At the psychiatrist'sMme Dupont is talking to her psychiatrist.
- At the ski resortPaul needs to get ski gear for himself and his family.
- Back to School shoppingViviane and Christian try and get everything on their children's school supply list.
- Bathroom chatBruno and Sonia are having a chat in the bathroom.
- Birthdays: a time to reflectCharles is reflecting about what his birthdays truly mean for him.
- Brest during World War IIAlex is talking about WWII in Brest with his granddad.
- Californian dreamOlivia finally followed her dream to move to California.
- Camping in the woodsFreeNathalie enjoys camping in the middle of the woods.
- Choosing gifts: what a pain!Magalie dislikes having to buy gifts, and she tells us why!
- Coco ChanelLearn about this extraordinary woman who became a fashion icon.
- Complaining about a hotel roomGérard complains to the receptionist about the state of his hotel room.
- Coping with the heatwaveEmma asks how Simon and his pregnant girlfriend Christelle coped with the extreme heat.
- Drôme provençale, a little piece of heavenVincent tells us about this beautiful region in the South of France.
- Engagement dinner's speechThe bride's father thanks the guests for attending and announces the evening programme.
- Engagement surpriseLouise enjoys an unexpected visit at her engagement party.
- Finding love at a yoga retreatSeniors Germaine and Pierrot didn't expect to fall in love at a yoga retreat.
- Fireside memoriesManuelle has warm memories of family times by the fireside.
- French Mobile Phone HabitsWe're taking a look at the importance of mobile phones in French people's lives.
- French gendarmerie and police: what's the difference?Camille explains the difference(s) between French gendarmerie and French police.
- French kids don't throw food?Adeline and Thomas discuss this stereotype about children's behaviour at the table.
- Gardening weekendJean-Pierre had a busy weekend taking care of his garden.
- Gastronomical reviewDiscover a mouthwatering review of a French restaurant.
- Gluten-free livingAlexandre tells us how he dealt with his newly discovered gluten allergy.
- Gustave Moreau MuseumClaire tells us about her fascination for 19th-century symbolist painter Gustave Moreau.
- Holidaying in JulyJuly is a hard time to organise holiday [US: vacation] for, as Martine and Sam found out!
- How to show your love?Marianne and her partner Adèle are making some changes to show their appreciation for each other more.
- Icons of French tennisMarc and Aline are chatting about the most memorable French tennis players.
- In the lives of the writers of French romance novelsDiscover what the life of a French writer of romance novels looks like.
- Inclusive Winter TraditionsAlice and Marc are talking about ideas to make winter holidays more inclusive of other people's cultures and beliefs.
