Immigration & Citizenship
Topic specific French practice exercises
Moving to another country is a big step, and applying for citizenship involves mastering a lot more than just the language. Take a tour of some of the procedures and processes you may need to face while practising and improving your French skills.
- Opening a bank account
Jean-Pascal just opened a new bank account. - The 14th of July
Do you actually know why France's National Day is July 14th? - Finding an apartment in Orléans
Stéphanie is looking for an apartment in Orléans. - Moving abroad anxiety
Laura has mixed feelings about her upcoming move to France. - Ticket inspection on the train
Dennis's train ticket is being checked on a French train. - C'est quoi, la Carte Nationale d'Identité française ?
Learn about the French National Identity Card and what it features, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - Marianne (Les Symboles de la République française)
Learn about the origins of Marianne, the iconic woman of the French Republic, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - Like a real French woman
Kelly tells us how much she has changed since she moved to France from the US. - The Fifth Republic
Learn more about the current French political regime. - The Phrygian hat
Learn about the emblematic Phrygian hat. - The three-coloured flag
Why is the French flag blue, white and red? - Comment demander la nationalité française (1ere partie)
Learn how to apply for French citizenship with the first half of this informative article, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - Comment demander la nationalité française (2e partie)
Learn how to apply for French citizenship with the first half of this informative article, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - Fête de la Musique
La Fête de la Musique is an annual celebration in France and around the world. Learn a bit of its history in our bilingual audio article, then listen to a few French variety classics. - Immigrer au Canada
If you dream of immigrating [UK: emigrating] to Canada, this official video has the vital information you need. - L'Entretien de Naturalisation française de Shui
Our very own Shui tells us about her naturalisation interview in France, while you practise your French reading and listening comprehension. - Le coq gaulois (Les Symboles de la République française)
Learn about the origin of this symbol of the French Republic while practising your French listening comprehension. - Le drapeau tricolore (Les Symboles de la République française)
Learn about the origins of the French tricolor flag, symbol of the French Republic, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - First day of school in France
Newcomer Adam and his family experience the French "rentrée des classes" for the first time. - Validating a foreign driving [US: driver's] license in France
Canadian John wonders what he needs to do regarding his driving [US: driver's] license before moving to France. - En immersion avec les plongeurs des douanes
Dive into the world of customs divers in France in this informative video, while practising your C1 French listening and reading comprehension. - Vivre en Suisse : Préparer votre expatriation (1ère partie)
Learn about the (many) advantages to moving to Switzerland in the first part of this informative video, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - Vivre en Suisse : Préparer votre expatriation (2e partie)
Learn about the (many) advantages to moving to Switzerland in the second part of this informative video, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - Les symboles de la République française (Level A1)
Practise your French A1 level with this Fill-in-the-blanks exercise.
- Ma carte d'identité (Possessive Adjectives)
Practise your Adjectif possessif in French with this Fill-in-the-blanks exercise
