French language

ROADMAP TO LEARN FRENCH LANGUAGE

What You Will Learn in French A1 Level

French A1 is all about survival skills and simple communication. You’re learning how to say “hi,” ask for coffee, introduce yourself, and maybe even talk about your weekend (with a lot of gestures and smiles 😄).

You’ll be able to handle basic conversations, understand clear, slow speech, and read short messages or signs. It’s the foundation that prepares you for everything ahead.

📘 1. Vocabulary – Around 600–800 Words

At A1, you’ll build your first essential vocabulary covering:

• Greetings & introductions (hello, goodbye, how are you?)

• Personal information (name, age, nationality, profession)

• Family & friends (mother, brother, best friend)

• Numbers, days, months, time

• Basic food & drinks (coffee, bread, cheese, water)

• Everyday places (school, café, store, house)

• Basic verbs like to be, to have, to go, to eat, to like

• Common adjectives (happy, small, big, cold, hot)

• Weather, clothes, colors, and parts of the body

• Common question words (what, where, when, who, why, how)

By the end, you’ll be able to survive in Paris for a few days (and order your croissant like a pro 🥐).

🧱 2. Grammar & Sentence Structures

French grammar can be tricky, but at A1 you start with the basics. You’ll learn to:

• Use personal pronouns (I, you, he, we, etc.)

• Conjugate regular verbs in the present tense

• Start learning irregular verbs like être (to be), avoir (to have), aller (to go), and faire (to do/make)

• Make simple positive and negative sentences

• Form basic questions and answers

• Use articles (un, une, le, la, les)

• Match adjectives with gender and number (un grand homme, une grande femme)

• Talk about likes and dislikes (J’aime, je n’aime pas)

• Describe your daily routine and simple events

🎧 3. Listening Skills

A1 listening focuses on slow, clear, everyday French. You’ll learn to:

• Understand introductions and personal info

• Recognize numbers, prices, times, and dates

• Follow simple instructions (e.g., turn left, sit down)

• Get the main idea of short conversations in shops, restaurants, or public places

• Listen to audio clips or dialogues from language apps and beginner videos

🗣️ 4. Speaking Skills

At A1, you’ll speak in simple but meaningful ways. You’ll be able to:

• Greet people and introduce yourself

• Ask and answer basic questions about yourself and others

• Order food and drinks

• Ask for help, directions, and prices

• Talk about your daily activities, likes, and routines

• Use memorized phrases and slowly start creating your own sentences

• Pronounce basic French sounds correctly (yes, including r 😅)

📖 5. Reading Skills

You’ll start to recognize written French in everyday contexts. You’ll read:

• Signs, menus, and notices

• Short personal messages or texts (like postcards or emails)

• Forms (name, age, nationality, etc.)

• Descriptions of people, objects, or places

• Short stories or dialogues written for beginners

You’ll mostly rely on context and key words, and that’s perfectly okay!

✍️ 6. Writing Skills

Writing in A1 French is all about simple sentences. You’ll learn to:

• Fill out basic forms (name, date of birth, nationality)

• Write short self-introductions

• Create basic descriptions (my family, my house, my pet)

• Write simple messages, emails, or notes

• Practice daily routine writing, like "I wake up at 7, I go to school..."

You don’t need to be perfect—just clear and understandable.

🌐 7. Real-Life Communication

By the end of French A1, you’ll be able to:

• Travel in French-speaking countries with basic language

• Shop, eat, and ask for help in French

• Talk about yourself, your family, where you live, and what you like

• Understand slow, clear speech in familiar situations

• Build confidence to speak more, listen more, and move to A2

What You Will Learn in French A2 Level

At A2, your French becomes practical and interactive. You’re building on the basics and starting to handle everyday tasks with confidence. You’ll still use simple words and structures—but now, you’ll talk about more situations, more people, and more feelings.

Think of it as learning to live in French, not just visit.

📘 1. Vocabulary – Around 1,000–1,500 Words

A2 grows your vocabulary for real-life situations, including:

• Shopping (types of stores, sizes, preferences, prices)

• Eating out (menus, ordering, allergies, opinions)

• Daily routines with more detail (transport, chores, activities)

• Describing places, people, and events

• Making plans (dates, appointments, meeting places)

• Health and wellness (parts of the body, doctor visits, symptoms)

• Weather, holidays, and seasons

• Talking about past and future events

• Expressing feelings and opinions (happy, tired, bored, excited, prefer, hope)

Now you’re not just saying “I like coffee” — you're saying “I usually drink coffee in the morning unless I'm tired, then I drink tea.” See the growth?

🧱 2. Grammar & Sentence Structures

A2 gives you more tools to build better sentences and express more complicated ideas. You’ll learn:

• The past tense (passé composé) – to talk about what you did

• The near future tense (futur proche) – to say what you’re going to do

• Reflexive verbs (je me lève, tu t’habilles) – for daily actions

• More question forms (inversion, est-ce que)

• Basic object pronouns (le, la, les, lui, leur)

• Comparisons (bigger than, better than, the same as)

• Expressions of quantity and frequency (sometimes, often, a few, many)

• Using because, but, and, so, then to connect ideas

• Describing events using when, after, before, if

This grammar lets you move from short phrases to real conversations.

🎧 3. Listening Skills

You’ll now understand slightly faster French in common situations, like:

• People talking about their day or weekend

• Announcements in public places (trains, airports)

• Short interviews or audio clips about daily life

• Directions and instructions

• Weather reports, store dialogues, or appointment scheduling

Your ears start to adjust to real French rhythm—and you start catching full ideas, not just words.

🗣️ 4. Speaking Skills

At A2, speaking gets more fun and expressive! You’ll be able to:

• Talk about your past and future plans

• Express preferences, feelings, and simple opinions

• Handle shopping, transportation, hotel stays, and restaurants

• Ask for help, give instructions, or make polite requests

• Talk about family, hobbies, hometown, and personal experiences

• Describe a movie you liked, a trip you took, or your daily routine

You’ll speak with more flow, even if it’s still simple — and you’ll be understood more easily.

📖 5. Reading Skills

Reading becomes more natural, and you’ll understand:

• Short stories, blogs, or emails written in simple French

• Menus, signs, brochures, and travel info

• Invitations, messages, and event posters

• Simple newspaper articles or social media posts

• Descriptions of people, places, and things

You’ll rely less on a dictionary and more on context and structure.

✍️ 6. Writing Skills

You’ll write more confidently and clearly, like:

• Emails or letters to friends (inviting, thanking, apologizing)

• Descriptions of your home, town, or holidays

• Writing about your routine, weekend, or plans

• Filling out forms, writing short posts, or giving directions

• Using past and future tenses to create narratives

Your writing becomes more expressive — and makes sense to others without help.

🌐 7. Real-Life Communication

After A2, you can:

• Travel smoothly in French-speaking countries

• Communicate with locals in shops, hotels, restaurants, and public places

• Socialize in basic conversations (small talk, sharing stories)

• Handle emergencies or appointments (pharmacy, doctor, bank)

• Talk about yourself, your world, and your plans

• Understand basic written and spoken French without translation

🎯 Why French A2 Is a Big Leap Forward

Reaching A2 means you:

• Have moved beyond survival—you’re actually living in the language

• Can hold a real conversation, not just answer yes/no

• Start thinking in French, not translating word by word

• Are ready for deeper learning (B1!), where your personality starts to shine in French

• Can enjoy French media, music, travel, and friends with more confidence

"Mastering French is a step-by-step journey through clearly defined language levels, building a strong foundation of vocabulary, grammar, and cultural nuance along the way. These levels, known as DELF and DALF, progress from beginner to advanced stages, giving learners the tools to confidently navigate everything from casual conversations to sophisticated discussions. Language learning is not just a goal; it’s an enriching adventure full of growth and discovery!"

THE LEVELS OF FRENCH LANGUAGE ARE FROM A1 LEVEL TO C2 LEVEL

What You Will Learn in French B1 Level

French B1 is all about independence. You’ll be able to manage everyday conversations, talk about past experiences, express thoughts and hopes, and handle unexpected events like a champ (or a champion, if you will 😉).

You’re stepping into real communication — in school, at work, on the street, or with friends.

📘 1. Vocabulary – Around 2,500–3,000 Words

Your vocabulary now covers a wide range of real-life topics, such as:

• Work and career (jobs, responsibilities, applying, interviewing)

• Education (studies, exams, school systems)

• Daily life and personal interests

• Travel and transportation (problems, schedules, planning trips)

• Media and technology (TV shows, social media, internet tools)

• Health and fitness, common illnesses, treatments

• Housing (renting, moving, describing a place)

• Celebrations and culture

• The environment and society

• Emotions and relationships (love, friendship, family dynamics)

By this stage, you're able to follow conversations, join discussions, and share your perspective—even if you still make mistakes here and there.

🧱 2. Grammar & Sentence Structures

Now you’re building more flexible, expressive sentences. B1 grammar includes:

• Full use of past tenses:

  • Passé composé (completed actions)

  • Imparfait (ongoing past, background, emotions)

  • Plus-que-parfait (past of the past)

• Use of future tenses:

  • Futur proche (immediate future)

  • Futur simple (more formal or distant future)

• Conditional mood for polite requests, advice, and imaginary situations

• Relative pronouns (qui, que, dont, où) to build more complex sentences

• Comparisons, consequences, causes (although, because, even if, etc.)

• Beginning with subjunctive expressions (it’s important that..., I want you to...)

• Indirect speech (he said that..., she asked if...)

You’re moving from “I want pizza” to “I would like to eat pizza if I had more time” – which is very French.

🎧 3. Listening Skills

Listening at B1 means handling real-world speech at a normal speed, like:

• Radio shows, podcasts, and short documentaries

• People expressing opinions, emotions, and intentions

• Instructions, guides, or schedules

• Dialogues involving disagreements, comparisons, or planning

• French speakers using everyday slang and filler words

You’ll still need focus, but context, tone, and vocabulary help you keep up.

🗣️ 4. Speaking Skills

Speaking at this level becomes natural, interactive, and expressive. You can:

• Handle longer conversations and even debates

• Tell a story about your past, your travels, or a personal experience

• Share your opinion or advice on simple topics (school, health, relationships, etc.)

• Discuss hopes, dreams, or regrets

• Explain a problem and suggest a solution

• Manage phone calls, appointments, and formalities

• Talk about news, entertainment, or your weekend plans

You’ll be more confident, even when improvising.

📖 5. Reading Skills

B1 lets you read for both function and fun:

• Emails, blog posts, and letters with personal or professional content

• News articles, opinion pieces, or short reports

• Descriptions of events, people, and experiences

• Instructions and regulations (how-to guides, rules, etc.)

• Simple fiction and stories, especially written for learners

You’ll begin to enjoy reading, not just survive it.

✍️ 6. Writing Skills

You’ll now write texts that are organized, meaningful, and expressive:

• Personal letters or emails that share feelings or stories

• Reports or summaries of past experiences or future plans

• Arguments or viewpoints with reasons

• Narratives, including the use of multiple tenses

• Polite requests or formal correspondence

• Describing a problem and offering a solution

Your writing won’t be perfect, but it will make sense — and carry your voice.

🌐 7. Real-Life Communication

After reaching B1, you can:

• Live independently in a French-speaking country

• Work, study, or volunteer using French in everyday settings

• Build friendships and share personal stories

• Handle unexpected situations (lost luggage, medical visit, wrong order at a restaurant)

• Watch shows, read articles, and listen to music — with only some support

• Express opinions, preferences, and comparisons clearly

🎯 Why French B1 Is a Game-Changer

B1 is a milestone. It shows that you:

• Are no longer a beginner — you’re an independent speaker

• Can express real thoughts, needs, and stories in French

• Can travel, live, work, and connect with people across the Francophone world

• Have the tools to move into deep discussions, cultural learning, and language artistry at B2 and beyond

• Are on your way to fluency, not just familiarity

What You Will Learn in French B2 Level

At B2, you're entering the world of fluency and flexibility. You can follow the news, participate in group discussions, give opinions with nuance, and read and write texts on a wide range of subjects — with structure and style.

You're able to live, study, or work in a French-speaking environment without constant help.

📘 1. Vocabulary – 3,500 to 5,000+ Words

Your vocabulary now covers:

• Current events and societal issues (politics, environment, education, media)

• Workplace vocabulary (presentations, negotiations, roles, conflicts)

• Abstract and emotional expressions (justice, doubt, regret, irony)

• Education and academia (exams, projects, learning styles)

• Formal communication (complaints, requests, reports)

• Culture and arts (films, books, traditions, art criticism)

• Science and technology (basic terms to discuss new trends)

This vocabulary lets you understand and use sophisticated expressions, idioms, and colloquialisms in conversation.

🧱 2. Grammar & Sentence Structures

You now have access to more advanced grammar, so you can speak and write with variety and precision:

• Full control of past and future tenses, including plus-que-parfait, futur simple, and futur antérieur

• Confident use of the conditional (for imagined situations, regrets, and advice)

• Mastering the subjunctive (especially in expressions of doubt, emotion, necessity, fear, etc.)

• Building long, well-connected sentences using:

  • si clauses (if I had known, I would have...)

  • relative clauses (the person who..., the thing that...)

  • conjunctions (although, even if, in order that, provided that...)

• Passive voice and reported speech in more complex contexts

• Use of impersonal expressions, formal constructions, and passive alternatives

At this point, your grammar lets you argue, persuade, and explain ideas with accuracy.

🎧 3. Listening Skills

You’re ready for natural French, including:

• TV shows, podcasts, and radio segments without subtitles

• Understanding accents, filler words, humor, and tone

• Following lectures, speeches, or professional discussions

• Processing complex ideas expressed quickly

• Picking up nuance and implied meaning (sarcasm, irony, mood)

You don’t need things repeated—you’re tracking meaning in real time.

🗣️ 4. Speaking Skills

B2 is the discussion level. You’ll be able to:

• Express and defend your point of view

• Debate and respond thoughtfully, even in group settings

• Share detailed personal stories, including emotional or abstract elements

• Explain procedures, concepts, or opinions in a structured way

• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of an idea or solution

• Handle professional and academic interactions

• Speak with near-natural rhythm and confidence

You’ll sound like a real communicator, not a learner.

📖 5. Reading Skills

You can now read:

• News articles, essays, and editorials

• Short stories and simplified novels

• Academic texts, brochures, and manuals

• Opinion pieces and blogs

• Instructions, legal forms, and proposals

You can process longer texts, analyze structure, and reflect on meaning—not just decode words.

✍️ 6. Writing Skills

Your writing becomes more formal, organized, and persuasive. You’ll be able to:

• Write structured essays or opinion pieces

• Develop arguments and counterarguments

• Create reports, proposals, and summaries

• Use connectors and transition phrases for flow (however, therefore, on the other hand, etc.)

• Adapt tone and style for different audiences (friends vs. boss vs. client)

• Write emails, letters, and posts that show empathy, professionalism, or authority

At B2, you don’t just write clearly—you write with purpose.

🌐 7. Real-Life Communication

Once you’re at B2, you can:

• Live, study, and work independently in French-speaking countries

• Participate in team discussions, debates, or meetings

• Negotiate, interview, or give presentations in French

• Watch movies, YouTube videos, and shows without subtitles

• Discuss complex topics like ethics, culture, politics, or identity

• Understand humor, use irony, and play with language

🎯 Why French B2 Is a Major Achievement

Reaching B2 means:

• You’re now a confident, independent French speaker

• You can interact fluently and spontaneously in most real-life situations

• You’re prepared for university courses, internships, or jobs in French

• You have a solid foundation for C1 and full fluency

• You can express your personality and ideas deeply in French

This is where you start to think, argue, and create in French. It’s the level where your French becomes you.

What You Will Learn in French C1 Level

C1 is all about fluency, precision, and sophistication. You’re able to understand, analyze, and express complex ideas clearly — in both formal and informal situations. You can work, study, joke, argue, and charm — without sounding like a learner.

📘 1. Vocabulary – 6,000–8,000+ Words

Your vocabulary now includes:

• Specialized and professional terms (economics, law, politics, psychology, business)

• Idiomatic expressions, figurative language, and natural phrasing

• Literary and poetic language (especially if you're reading novels or watching theater)

• Expressions to disagree, persuade, convince, or speculate

• Vocabulary for abstract ideas (philosophy, art, ethics)

• Terms related to cultural trends, social media, and public debates

Basically, you’ve got the words to express exactly what you mean, no matter the context.

🧱 2. Grammar & Sentence Structures

C1 is about mastery and flexibility. You already know the grammar — now you own it.

You’ll refine your use of:

• Subjunctive mood in both spoken and written contexts

• Passive voice with natural flow

• Complex conditional sentences (mixed conditionals, hypotheses in the past)

• Mastery of connectors and transition phrases (nevertheless, moreover, despite, given that…)

• Nuanced use of pronouns, articles, and relative clauses

• Reported speech in all tenses

You can now shift tone, structure, and register to suit your audience, whether it’s your professor, your boss, or your Tinder date 😄.

🎧 3. Listening Skills

Your ears are tuned into native-level French, including:

• Fast-paced conversations, debates, podcasts, and live shows

• Varied accents, tones, and informal speech patterns

• Implied meaning, irony, sarcasm, or emotional undertones

• Understanding jokes, metaphors, and subtle cultural references

• Processing multiple speakers, interruptions, and background noise

You’ll often understand the entire conversation, not just the gist.

🗣️ 4. Speaking Skills

C1 speakers hold their own anywhere. You’ll be able to:

• Speak fluently and naturally, even on abstract or unfamiliar topics

• Use humor, sarcasm, and storytelling

• Give speeches, lead discussions, and express nuanced opinions

• Shift between formal and casual language smoothly

• Participate in professional meetings, interviews, and academic presentations

• Handle complex interactions like negotiating, complaining, or debating politely

You sound like yourself in French, not just a “version” of yourself.

📖 5. Reading Skills

Your reading world is wide open. You can handle:

• Authentic French literature (novels, essays, poetry)

• Research papers, academic articles, and in-depth reports

• Opinion pieces, editorials, and long-form journalism

• Complex documents like contracts, proposals, or regulations

• Layered or symbolic texts (where meaning isn’t just on the surface)

You don’t just read for content—you read for tone, subtext, and intention.

✍️ 6. Writing Skills

C1 writing is clear, well-structured, and expressive. You’ll be able to:

• Write essays, reports, proposals, and even short stories

• Present arguments and counterarguments logically

• Adjust tone and register (professional, academic, friendly, critical)

• Use advanced connectors and precise vocabulary

• Produce coherent, cohesive, and elegant writing

• Use subtlety, irony, and implied meaning

Your writing reads like a native’s — or at least like a very educated second-language speaker.

🌐 7. Real-Life Communication

At C1, you’re truly independent. You can:

• Live, work, and study entirely in French — without accommodations

• Handle diplomatic, cultural, or emotional situations with grace

• Understand all types of media (movies, news, books, debates, satire)

• Explain yourself clearly and tactfully, even in sensitive situations

• Collaborate professionally, give feedback, and adapt quickly

🎯 Why French C1 Is a Major Milestone

At this point:

• You’re fluent in French.

• You can function in any environment — from university to workplace to social life.

• You sound natural, professional, and confident.

• You’re no longer learning French — you’re using it to learn about the world.

• You’re ready to immerse, contribute, and lead — in French.

FRENCH LANGUAGE A1

FRENCH LANGUAGEA2

FRENCH LANGUAGE B1

FRENCH LANGUAGE B2

FRENCH LANGUAGE C1

FRENCH LANGUAGE C2

🌟 What You Will Learn in French C2 Level

C2 is mastery. At this stage, you can understand virtually everything, summarize complex information, express yourself spontaneously, and adapt your language to any situation, spoken or written.

You're able to move between registers, use nuanced expressions, and respond with accuracy, humor, or rhetorical flair — just like a native would.

🧠 1. Vocabulary – 8,000+ Words (and nuanced use of them)

It's no longer just about knowing words — it's about how you use them. You’ll be able to:

• Employ rare, idiomatic, or poetic language effortlessly

• Switch between formal, informal, slang, or academic vocabulary based on context

• Use cultural references and rhetorical figures (metaphor, irony, understatement)

• Understand wordplay, puns, satire, and intertextual meaning

• Use emotional and persuasive language to affect your listener

C2 speakers don’t search for the right word — they pick the perfect one.

🔧 2. Grammar & Structure – Total Control

At this level, grammar becomes a tool for elegance, not survival.

You’ll master:

• Every tense, mood, and voice with fluidity (including all uses of the subjunctive, conditional, and impersonal forms)

• Complex sentence structures that include:

  • Embedded clauses

  • Multiple levels of subordination

  • Advanced connectives and transitions

  • Concessive and hypothetical statements

• Sophisticated stylistic techniques like:

  • Inversion for emphasis

  • Ellipsis

  • Use of rhetorical questions, parallelism, and chiasmus

• Tailoring grammar to style (e.g., passive for formality, active for directness)

You won’t just be grammatically correct — you’ll be grammatically expressive.

🎧 3. Listening – Native-Level Comprehension

C2 listening means understanding everything, even when it’s difficult, fast, or chaotic.

You’ll follow:

• Debates, news panels, and lectures with overlapping speakers

• Accents from all over the Francophone world

• Irony, humor, emotional tone, and even when someone’s being vague on purpose

• Complex audio formats like radio plays, spoken-word poetry, and documentaries

If it’s spoken in French — you get it. Even in noisy cafes or crowded metros.

🗣️ 4. Speaking – Artful Expression

At C2, you speak clearly, fluently, and powerfully. Your speech can be:

• Professional and diplomatic in meetings or interviews

• Persuasive in debates or arguments

• Charming and witty in social settings

• Subtle and refined when needed

• Colorful and rich when telling stories or expressing feelings

You can reformulate, clarify, or defend your ideas on the fly. You're able to handle live presentations, unstructured conversations, and even improvisation with ease.

📖 5. Reading – Total Textual Understanding

You’ll read anything — and not just understand it, but analyze it critically:

• Philosophical works, theoretical papers, classical literature

• Legal documents, political manifestos, or technical reports

• Subtle, layered fiction with symbolism, tone shifts, and stylistic complexity

• Satirical pieces, historical documents, and complex interviews or testimonies

You’ll grasp the deep meaning, implied context, intertextual links, and author’s intent.

✍️ 6. Writing – Refined & Persuasive

You’ll be writing like a native academic, journalist, or novelist — depending on your goal.

You’ll be able to:

• Write essays, proposals, dissertations, and analyses

• Adapt your tone — formal, poetic, journalistic, or conversational

• Use stylistic devices like repetition, rhythm, irony, understatement

• Summarize complex information, compare viewpoints, argue persuasively

• Write narratives, critiques, letters, and dialogues with emotional depth and accuracy

Your French writing isn’t just correct — it’s beautifully written.

🌍 7. Real-World Integration

At C2, you can:

• Function fully in academic or professional environments

• Teach, interpret, translate, or write professionally in French

• Negotiate, mediate, or lead discussions on difficult or delicate topics

• Move between different cultural codes and linguistic expectations

• Understand and engage with French and Francophone literature, cinema, and media

You’re no longer “learning French” — you’re living through it.

🎯 Why C2 Is the Ultimate Achievement

• You can use French at nearly the same level as an educated native speaker.

• You can express yourself freely and subtly, even on sensitive, abstract, or intellectual topics.

• You’re able to create, persuade, reflect, and lead in French.

• You can live, work, publish, and socialize in French anywhere in the world.

This is the top. The final boss. The holy grail of fluency. 🏆
If you're aiming for C2, you're not just a learner anymore — you're an artist of language.