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A1: Beginner French reading exercises
- Entretien avec un vampireCheck out this interview inspired by Anne Rice's novel to practise your French listening and reading comprehension.
- James se présenteListen to this interview of James while practising your A1 French reading and listening comprehension.
- La Comptine des VêtementsPractise your A1 French listening skills with a nursery rhyme about clothing.
- Les anniversaires de ma familleEnjoy this dialogue about birthdays, while practising your A1 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Les lieux à découvrir à LyonDiscover the beautiful French city of Lyon with this accessible short video, while practising your A1 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Marie en FranceEnjoy Marie's French holiday [US: vacation] routine, while practising your A1 French reading and listening comprehension.
- Petits Portraits entre AmisPractise your French descriptions with these 6 portraits, while practising your A1 reading and listening comprehension.
- Une famille d'amoureux des animauxLearn about Laurent's family's pets, while practising your A1 French reading and listening comprehension.
- Une semaine bien chargéeDiscover Sylvain and Tina's plans for the week, while practising your French A1 reading and listening comprehension.
- Vive l'automne !Find out why fall is the best season, while practising your French A1 reading and listening comprehension.
- Vive l'hiver !Find out why winter is the best season, while practising your French A1 reading and listening comprehension.
- Vive l'été !Find out why summer is the best season, while practising your French A1 reading and listening comprehension.
- Vive le chocolat !Enjoy this little poem by Aurélie for chocolate lovers everywhere, while practising your A1 French reading and listening comprehension.
- Vive le printemps !Find out why spring is the best season, while practising your French A1 reading and listening comprehension.
A2: Lower Intermediate French reading exercises
- Au téléphone avec MamanEnjoy this "very familiar" phone conversation between a mother and her son, while practising your A2 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Carte postaleEnjoy this postcard about Magalie's stay with her grandparents, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension.
- Chaud ou froid ?Too hot or too cold? Luc and Amélie discuss their preferences in this A2 bilingual reader.
- Cher journalDiscover Lisa's daily routine while practising your French listening and reading comprehension.
- Dame Tartine (Comptines de France)Sing along to this delicious French nursery rhyme while practising your French listening comprehension.
- En arrivant à l'hôtelCheck into a French hotel with Mrs Vallée, while practising your A2 French reading and listening comprehension.
- KwizIQ French Film FestDiscover KwizIQ team's French film mini reviews of their favorite movies.
- La fin des vacancesEnjoy this podcast interview about the end of holiday [US: vacation] while practising your French reading and listening skills.
- La fête d'HalloweenLearn about Halloween, while practising your A2 French reading and listening skills.
- La semaine des MartinArticle about a busy week of activities for the Martin family.
- Lettre à France - Michel PolnareffEnjoy French singer Michel Polnareff's cult love "letter" to France, and sing along while practising your French listening comprehension.
- Lettre à un amiCatch up with Kévin's life in this letter, while practising your A2 French reading and listening skills.
- Léo et Popi : la Galette des RoisEnjoy this lovely children's cartoon about la Galette des Rois, featuring classic French characters Léo et Popi, while practising your B1 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Ma première rentrée des classesÉlodie remembers her first day of school in this A2 bilingual article.
- Mes chatsMeet Cécile's lovely cats, while practising your French A2 reading and listening comprehension.
- Où sortir le soir à Paris ?Discuss cool options to go out at night in the French capital, while practising your A2 French reading and listening comprehension.
- Petit Ours Brun fait des crêpesMake delicious crêpes with cute cartoon Petit Ours Brun, while practising your French A2 listening and reading comprehension.
- Petit Pangolin Malin - Comptine d'AfriqueListen and sing along to this cute African nursery rhyme, while practising your listening and reading comprehension.
- Pourquoi on fait des poissons d'avril ?Discover the story behind the French tradition of "April's fish" in this short video, while practising your B1 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Rosh HashanaLearn some traditions related to Rosh Hashana, a two-day celebration for the Jewish New Year.
- Thanksgiving chez mon correspondantEnjoy Eric's first Thanksgiving experience, while practising your A2 French reading and listening comprehension.
- Un dîner d'automne au restaurantOrder a nice autumnal meal at a French restaurant, while practising your A2 French reading and listening comprehension.
- Un mauvais numéroWrong number! Listen to this friendly exchange while practising your listening and reading comprehension.
- Un samedi à ParisTake a stroll around Paris while working on your French listening and reading comprehension.
- Un week-end à moi !Discover how Sabrina made the most of her solo weekend, while practising your French A2 reading and listening skills.
- Une journée chargéeLucas has a busy day of shopping and socialising in this bilingual article.
- Une visite du Mont Saint-MichelPrepare a visit to Mont Saint-Michel with John and Marie, while practising your A2 French reading and listening comprehension.
- What is Ramadan?Learn about the holy month of Ramadan, while practising your listening and reading comprehension.
- À la gareBuy some train tickets with Geoffrey and Agathe, while practising your A2 French reading and listening comprehension.
B1: Intermediate French reading exercises
- Ainsi Font, Font, Font (Comptines de France)Dance and sing along with this famous French nursery rhyme's little puppets while practising your French listening comprehension.
- Après le coronavirusDiscover Marianne's post-lockdown plans, while practising your listening and reading comprehension.
- Au supermarchéEnjoy grocery shopping in a French supermarket, while practising your B1 French reading and listening comprehension.
- Aux arbres citoyens - Yannick NoahCelebrate the planet and sing for its protection with Yannick Noah's eco-militant song, while practising your French B1 listening and reading comprehension.
- Beaujolais nouveau : ne l'appelez plus piquette !It's that time of year again, when wine lovers gather to taste the young wine known as Beaujolais Nouveau. But is it really as good - or bad? - as they say?
- Bonne fête des Mères !Learn about Mother's Day in France while practising your French reading and listening comprehension.
- Bonne fête des Pères !Learn about Father's Day in France, while practising your listening and reading comprehension.
- Bougez - MikaGet active "en musique" thanks to the energetic song "Bougez" by Mika, while practising your B1 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Bretagne news - sketch by Les InconnusGet an (exaggerated) idea about French as it's spoken in Bretagne in this humorous sketch by Les Inconnus (a famous French trio of humorists from the 90's).
- Bricolage "Avion" pour la Fête des PèresLearn how to make a cute Father's Day present in this fun tutorial, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension.
- Briller - K-Pop Demon HuntersDiscover "Briller", the French version of the phenomenon song "Golden" from K-Pop Demon Hunters, while practising your B1 French listening and reading comprehension.
- C'est qui Coluche ?Learn about French icon Coluche in this cute animated video.
- C'est quoi le 14 juillet ?Learn about France's National Holiday and its origins, while practising your French listening comprehension.
- C'est quoi les soldes ?Learn about the specific French sales, "les soldes", in this fun and instructive video, while practising your French listening and reading skills.
- 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.
- Comme d'habitude - Claude FrançoisDiscover the lyrics of "Comme d'habitude", the original French version of Sinatra's "My Way", while practising your French listening comprehension.
- Comment est née la langue française ?Where did the French language come from? Get the short answer in this cute animated video for children.
- Comment fabriquer une piñata d'HalloweenLearn how to make a special piñata for Halloween, while practising your listening and reading comprehension.
- Comment rester en bonne santéGet tips to stay healthy while practising your French reading and listening skills.
- Connaissez-vous bien le fromage français ?Test your knowledge about French cheeses with this fun questionnaire, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension.
- Connaissez-vous bien le vin ?Test your knowledge about wine-making in France with this fun questionnaire, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension.
- Conseils pratiques pour les examens de françaisGet ready for your French exams with Celine's great advice, while practising your French B1 reading and listening comprehension.
- D'où vient la tradition du marché de Noël ?Learn a bit of the history behind France's traditional Christmas markets in this cute video.
- D'où vient le nom des Schtroumpfs ?Learn how the name of les Schtroumpfs (Smurfs) came to be, while practising your listening and reading comprehension.
- DIY Pâques - Œuf avec message surprise à l'intérieurFollow this tutorial to make a fun decorated egg with a surprise message inside, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension.
- Dernière Danse - IndilaSing along to Indila's stirring ballad "Dernière Danse", while practising your French B1 listening and reading comprehension.
- Des milliers de je t'aime - SlimaneSing along to Slimane's ode to fatherly love "Des milliers de je t'aime", while practising your B1 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Des températures record pour le mois de mai en France et en Espagne (2022)Listen to this news report about May 2022 heatwave in France and Spain, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension.
- Divali : la Fête des Lumières à VancouverLearn about the joyful festival of Diwali, celebrated by Indians all over the world, while practising your listening and reading comprehension.
- Décompte du Nouvel AnCount down to the New Year with this fun little rhyming poem, while practising your French B1 reading and listening comprehension.
- Découvrir l'Afrique francophone : l'Algérie, le Cameroun, le Mali(Re)discover 3 Francophone African countries, Algeria, Cameroon and Mali, while practising your B1 French reading and listening comprehension.
- Encore plus de faits intéressants sur le françaisEnjoy even more interesting facts about French in this second instalment, while practising your B1 French reading and listening skills.
- Euro 2016Learn about the Euro (European football/soccer championship) 2016, while practising your listening and reading comprehension.
- Festival de CannesOne of the most famous and prestigious film festivals in the world is held annually in Cannes. Learn a bit of its history and traditions in this French video with transcript and translation.
- Festival des cerfs-volantsBerck-sur-Mer is home to an annual kite-flying festival - and it's going on right now! Learn about this colorful event with this video while working on your French listening comprehension.
- France Gall, la groupie du pianisteFrance Gall passed away in January 2018. Learn about this French singer with a unique voice in our bilingual article.
- French ElectionsLearn about French elections while practising your French reading and listening comprehension.
- Fête des Lumières à LyonLyon's Festival of Light is a must-see event where the walls of buildings become movie screens. Here's a taste of what's in store in 2017, including the newest security measures.
- Game of Thrones (no spoilers)Enjoy this video about the multiple-record-breaking fantasy TV show "Game of Thrones", while practising your B1 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Greenwashing - TryoSing along to this ironic ode to "Greenwashing" by French band Tryo, while practising your B1 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Il est né le divin Enfant (Chant de Noël)Sing along to this very popular French Christmas carol, while practising your listening and reading comprehension.
- Il y a un monstre sous mon lit !Enjoy this lovely monster story, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension.
- Indianapolis - La Ruda SalskaChallenge yourself with the high-speed French song "Indianapolis" by band La Ruda Salska, while practising your C1 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Inventions françaisesHundreds if not thousands of products you use every day started out as nothing more than an idea - and many of those ideas were originally French.
- J'ai demandé à la Lune - IndochineEmbrace nostalgia "en musique" thanks to the dreamlike classic "J'ai demandé à la Lune" by Indochine, while practising your B1 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Jardin d'hiver, de Keren AnnPractise your French listening and reading comprehension with this wintery song.
- Je suis malade - Serge LamaFeel the heartache with Serge Lama's harrowing song "Je suis malade", while practising your B1 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Joyeux Hanoucca !Learn more about the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension.
- KwizIQ French Film Fest - C.R.A.Z.Y.Here's Aurelie's selection for the KwizIQ French Film Fest: French Canadian film "C.R.A.Z.Y."
- KwizIQ French Film Fest - Le Gendarme de Saint-TropezHere's Grzegab's review of this French comedy classic for the KwizIQ French Film Fest.
B2: Upper Intermediate French reading exercises
- 20 Mars : Journée de la FrancophonieCelebrate Francophonie by learning about a few less known French-speaking countries, while practising your reading and listening comprehension in French.
- 3 Villes Francophones où fêter le Nouvel AnLearn about New Year's Eve celebrations in Paris, Quebec City and Marrakech, while practising your B2 French reading and listening comprehension.
- 5 Artistes Noirs Francophones à (Re)découvrir(Re)discover 5 amazing Francophone Black artists, while practising your B2 French listening and reading comprehension.
- 6 juin 1944 : voyage à travers le tempsWitness the commemoration of the Allied landing in Normandy, while practising your listening and reading comprehension.
- 8 mai 1945 : la capitulation de l'Allemagne à ReimsLearn about Germany surrendered to Allied forces on the 8th of May 1945, while practising your listening and reading comprehension.
- Allô les urgences vétérinaires ?Cat stuck in a tree? Call the emergency vet service.
- Alpine French SchoolLearn about the Alpine French School where you can ski and learn French at the same time, while practising your listening and reading comprehension.
- AssomptionAugust 15 is the Catholic holiday of Assomption (Assumption Day) and is férié (a public holiday) in France.
- Au Clair de la Lune (Comptines de France)Sing yourselves to sleep with this classic French lullaby while practising your French listening comprehension.
- Au Restaurant de la PlageEnjoy lunch at a beachside restaurant, while practising your listening and reading comprehension.
- Au secours ! Je n'ai plus internet !Need help dealing with customer support when your internet goes out? Check out this audio article for some useful phrases.
- Basique - OrelSanPractise your French rapping skills with OrelSan's "Basique".
- Bastille DayLearn about France's National Day, Bastille Day, on July 14th, while practising your B2 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Beau-papa - VianneySing along to Vianney's personal ode to chosen fatherhood, "Beau-papa", while practising your B2 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Bruxelles je t'aime - AngèleCelebrate the Belgian capital with Angèle's upbeat love song to Brussels, while practising your French listening comprehension.
- Bûche de Noël : recetteFind out how to make the most classic of French Christmas desserts: la bûche de Noël.
- C'est quoi la "Fête des mères" ?Find answers to your questions about French Mother's Day in this fun video, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension.
- Charles Aznavour s'éteint à 94 ansFamed French-Armenian singer passed away in October 2018. Watch this video highlighting aspects of his talented career, then scroll down for the transcript in our bilingual reader.
- Charles Perrault (Portraits français)Learn about timeless French raconteur Charles Perrault, while practising your French reading and listening skills.
- Claude Monet's "Water Lilies"Learn about the story behind the unique way Claude Monet's Water Lilies are displayed, while practising your listening and reading comprehension.
- Colette (Portraits français)Learn about passionate French writer Colette, while practising your French reading and listening skills.
- Comme Avant (ConfinementSong)Sing along to GiedRé's bittersweet song about life before lockdown, while practising your listening and reading comprehension.
- 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.
- Comment préparer son bagage en cabineGet some useful packing tips with Catherine Schwaab, while practising your French B2 listening and reading comprehension.
- Comment rafraîchir les villes et les maisons tout en restant écologiqueDiscover interesting ways to sustainably cool down buildings and cities in this video, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension.
- Conseils pratiques pour profiter des marchés de NoëlGet some practical advice to help you make the most of Christmas markets, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension.
- Coupe du Monde 1998Twenty years ago, France beat Brazil to become world champions of European football (aka soccer). In this video, trainer Aimé Jacquet shares his first thoughts.
- Célébrations de ThanksgivingLearn about our international KwizIQ team's respective countries' traditional celebrations that resemble the American Thanksgiving, while practising your B2 French reading and listening comprehension.
- Dans les coulisses du Moulin RougeThe Moulin Rouge is a world-famous revue in Paris. Take a look behind the scenes and sequins with this video report.
- Dans un trou à Verdun, poème de Henri Eugène LallierDiscover the moving World War I poem "Dans un trou à Verdun", while practising your B2 French reading and listening comprehension.
- Demande d'emploiThis audio article about a job letter was specially written to help you prepare for the listening and reading portions of the AP French exam.
- Des vacances mémorablesLaurence and Arnaud go on a dream vacation to celebrate 5 years together in this audio article.
- Deux Saint-Valentin bien différentes !Enjoy this tale of two opposite Valentine's Days, while practising your French B2 listening and reading comprehension.
- Devant un match de footJoin two friends to watch a football [US:soccer] game on TV, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension.
- Dialectes et langues régionalesLearn about France's regional dialects in this 5-part series of bilingual articles about the development of French over the centuries.
- Dissolution de l'Assemblée nationale : c'est quoi la suite ?Learn about the democratic process of dissolution of the French National Assembly in this short video, while practising your B2 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Dix pour cent : la bonne recette (1ere partie)Discover "Dix pour cent", a humorous French TV series about the trials and tribulations of movie star agents.
- Dix pour cent : la bonne recette (2e partie)Part 2 of the video about "Dix pour cent", a humorous French TV series about the trials and tribulations of movie star agents.
- Découvrez les candidats français à l'Eurovision 2022 !Discover France's 2022 Eurovision contestants and their song, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension.
- Découvrons 5 réalisatrices françaises !Come and celebrate with us 5 amazing female film directors in the world of Francophone cinema, while practising your B2 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Décès de l'ancien président Jacques Chirac, l'animal politiqueFormer French president and mayor of Paris Jacques Chirac passed away on 26 September 2019. Learn about the legacy of this political animal in this video from France24.
- Départ en Vacances 1 - Sur la route des vacancesDreading going on holiday [US: vacation] with small children? Fortunately, Céline is here with some fun tips to prepare for your car trip!
- Départ en Vacances 2 - Sur placeDreading going on holiday [US: vacation] with small children? Fortunately, Céline is here with some fun tips to pick your holiday [US:vacation] rental!
- Engrenages (Séries françaises) - Interview "flashback" de Thierry Godart et Caroline ProustEnjoy a lively interview with actors Thierry Godart and Caroline Proust from the successful TV show "Engrenages" (Spiral), while practising your French reading and listening comprehension.
- Films français (2) - La sélection de CécileHere's another selection of 3 great French movies to (re)discover and enjoy!
- Films français - La sélection de CélineHere's a selection of 3 great French movies to (re)discover and enjoy!
- Fête de la MusiqueLearn about the history of "La Fête de la Musique" and listen to some French variety classics, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension.
- Fête de la musique : interview de Jack LangDiscover how 1981 Ministre de la Culture Jack Lang explain came up with "la Fête de la Musique", while practising your French listening and reading comprehension.
- Hallowe'en in FranceAt a nursery school in Biarritz, kids get ready for Halloween with stuffed pumpkins and favorite costumes.
C1: Advanced French reading exercises
- 3 Légendes de BretagneDiscover 3 magical legends from the French region of Brittany, while practising your C1 French reading and listening comprehension.
- 4 astuces anti-fatigue pour faire le plein d'énergie !Discover French doctor Michel Cymes's useful tips to fight tiredness, while practising your French C1 listening and reading skills.
- Alsatian accentGet an (exaggerated) idea about French as it's spoken in Alsace in this humorous sketch by Les Inconnus (a famous French trio of humorists from the 90's).
- Avoir et Être - Yves DuteilEnjoy Yves Duteil's musical tale about verbs "Avoir et Être", while practising your C1 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Ces fautes qui deviennent des règles - La Chronique Langue de Laélia VeronLearn about the fascinating evolution of the French language, when today's mistakes become tomorrow's rules.
- Chez Victor Hugo à GuerneseyDiscover Victor Hugo's amazing mansion Hauteville House on the island of Guernsey, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension.
- Coco Chanel (Portraits français)Learn about the iconic French haute couture designer Coco Chanel, while practising your C1 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Dans les cabines d'essayageEavesdrop on two friends trying clothes on, while practising your C1 French reading and listening comprehension.
- Dans les coulisses de "Plus Belle La Vie" (Séries Françaises)Sneak behind the scenes of France's most popular soap opera "Plus Belle la Vie", while practising your French reading and listening comprehension.
- En immersion avec les plongeurs des douanesDive into the world of customs divers in France in this informative video, while practising your C1 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Et tout le monde s'en fout : L'eauLearn some mind-blowing facts about water in this hilarious episode of the web series "Et tout le monde s'en fout", while practising your C1 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Georges Brassens et la ville de SèteDiscover the lovely Southern city of Sète through its most iconic singer Georges Brassens, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension.
- HajjLearn about the Muslim pilgrimage of Hajj while practising your listening and reading comprehension.
- Henri Matisse au Centre PompidouEnjoy a fascinating retrospective on French painter Henri Matisse at the Pompidou Center in Paris, while practising your French listening comprehension.
- Histoire des Jeux Olympiques ModernesDiscover how the modern Olympic Games came to be, while practising your French listening comprehension.
- Histoire et origine du français canadienThe French spoken in Québec is different than what you might be used to - but why? Check out this animated video for an explanation of the Québécois accent ...
- Hymne à l'Amour - Édith PiafLet yourself be moved to tears by Édith Piaf's heartwrenching "Hymne à l'Amour", while practising your French C1 listening and reading comprehension.
- J'attends - Ben Mazué & PommeDiscover all the sincerity of French singer Ben Mazué in his beautifully written duet with Pomme, "J'attends", while practising your French listening and reading comprehension.
- J'irai où tu iras - Céline Dion & Jean-Jacques GoldmanRock 'n' roll with Céline Dion & Jean-Jacques Goldman's irresistible fast-paced duet "J'irai où tu iras", while practising your French C1 listening and reading comprehension.
- Jeanne d'Arc (Portraits français) Learn about Joan of Arc - Jeanne d'Arc - while practising your listening and reading comprehension.
- KwizIQ dans le "Crystal Maze"In May 2018, the KwizIQ Team met in London for a week of work - and just a bit of fun, including a visit to The Crystal Maze Experience.
- L'AscensionLearn about the mobile jour férié and Christian holiday of Ascension, while practising your listening and reading comprehension.
- L'Avare de Molière (Extrait Acte IV, scène 7)Discover this humourous monologue from Molière's classic play "L'Avare", while practising your C1 French listening and reading comprehension.
- L'histoire de la Fête NationaleLearn about the history of France's national holiday, le 14 juillet, in this informative video.
- L'histoire de la Saint-SylvestreDiscover why December 31st is also known as "la Saint-Sylvestre" in France, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension.
- La Fête du Travail du premier mai en FranceLearn how May 1st became a public holiday called Labour Day, while practising your French C1 listening and reading comprehension.
- La Sorcière - Le Diable aux CorsetsCelebrate Hallowe'en with the band Le Diable aux Corsets's bewitching folk song "La Sorcière", while practising your C1 French listening and reading comprehension.
- La ToussaintLearn about the importance of la Toussaint, or All Saints' Day in France, while practising your listening and reading comprehension.
- Le Café - Oldelaf et Monsieur DSing along to Oldelaf's hilarious "ode" to coffee drinkers, while practising your C1 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Le Carnaval de Dunkerque comme si vous y étiezDiscover Dunkirk's colourful Carnival, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension.
- Le Mille-feuille (Les Pâtisseries Françaises)Learn how to make one of the quintessential French pastries, the delicious "mille-feuille", while practising your C1 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Le confinement, quelle vie de chien !Find out what confinement is like from a new perspective in our bilingual audio article.
- Le ski - Têtes à ClaquesChallenge yourself with this hilarious Québécois claymation video, while practising your French C1 listening and reading skills.
- Les Accras de Morue des Antilles (Spécialités de France)Learn about one of the most popular culinary specialities in the West Indies: Guadeloupe's famous accras de morue (cod fritters).
- Les Copains D'abord - Georges BrassensSing along to Georges Brassens's best celebration of friendship, "Les Copains D'abord", while practising your C1 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Les JO 2024 à Paris : Premières routes fermées... et premiers gros embouteillagesDiscover some "road annoyance" vocabulary with this news segment on Paris's 2024 Olympics traffic issues, while practising your C1 French listening and reading comprehension.
- Les cours d'anglais - Gad ElmalehEnjoy Gad Elmaleh's stand-up comedy about learning English in this video.
- Les mamans calmes - sketch de Florence ForestiAnd 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.
- Les origines du Tournoi des Six NationsLearn about the origins of this European rugby competition, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension.
- Lynda Lemay - Les Maudits FrançaisTo celebrate Quebec's National Day, la Saint-Jean-Baptiste (June 24th) and la Fête de la Musique (June 21st), here is a song by Québécois singer-songwriter Lynda Lemay.
- Ma routine pendant le RamadanLearn about Ramadan celebrations with Hajar, while practising your C1 French listening and reading skills.
- Mon Noël d'antanRemember what Christmas was like when you were a child in this bilingual audio article.
- Omar Sy - Interview CinémaFrench actor Omar Sy is known for a number of international hits, including Les Intouchables, X-Men: Days of Future Past and Jurassic World. In this interview, he talks (quickly!) about some of his favorite movies.
- Organiser des rénovations à la maison (1ere partie)Follow the first part of Mrs Leroy's discussion with her contractor regarding home renovations, while practising your C1 French reading and listening comprehension.
- Organiser des rénovations à la maison (2e partie)Follow the second part of Mrs Leroy's discussion with her contractor regarding home renovations, while practising your C1 French reading and listening comprehension.
- Ouragan IrmaRead Guadeloupe resident Laura's account of crossing the path of Hurricane Irma in early September 2017.
- Pourquoi la rentrée scolaire est-elle en septembre ?Learn about the origin and evolution of France's back-to-school date, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension.
- Premier Mai, poème de Victor HugoListen to Victor Hugo's lovely poem about spring "Premier Mai", while practising your French reading and listening comprehension.
- Pâques-atastrophe !Enjoy the story of a chaotic Easter morning full of French Easter expressions, while practising your C1 French reading and listening comprehension.
- Quand Mai 68 changea la FranceMay 1968 was a turning point in French history. On this 50th anniversary, learn how students and workers revolutionalized France.
