A1 (Débutant / Beginner)

Listening

• Understand very basic and slow speech with pauses.

• Recognize familiar words and simple phrases about personal and immediate surroundings (e.g.,
name, age, address).

• Comprehend instructions or questions if spoken slowly and clearly.

Example:
➡️ “Comment tu t’appelles ?”
➡️ “Tu veux un café ou un thé ?”

Reading

• Understand common signs, labels, and simple instructions.

• Comprehend very short texts with familiar vocabulary (e.g., postcard, note, form).

• Match simple phrases to images.

Example:
➡️ Lire une carte postale : “Je suis à Paris. Il fait beau.”

Directed Writing

• Fill in basic forms (e.g., name, nationality).

• Write short sentences about self: name, age, nationality, family, likes.

• Write a simple postcard or message (40–50 words).

Example:
➡️ Bonjour, je m’appelle Marie. J’ai 20 ans. J’habite à Londres. J’aime les chats.

Speaking

• Introduce oneself and ask simple personal questions.

• Use memorized expressions for daily situations.

• Communicate with pauses, often asking to repeat.

Example:
➡️ “Je m’appelle Léo. J’ai 25 ans. J’habite à Marseille.”

A2 (Élémentaire / Elementary)
 Listening

• Understand phrases and expressions related to areas of immediate relevance (e.g., shopping,
family, employment).

• Follow short, clear messages or announcements.

Example:
➡️ “Le train pour Lyon partira à 14h30.”

Reading

• Understand short, simple texts (emails, schedules, menus).

• Extract important information from ads or brochures.

Example:
➡️ Lire une annonce : “Cours de français, tous les lundis à 18h.”

Directed Writing

• Write short notes and messages (60–80 words).

• Describe in simple terms aspects of everyday life.

Example:
➡️ Écrire un e-mail : “Je vais au marché demain. Tu veux venir avec moi ?”

Speaking

• Use sentences to describe family, work, hobbies, shopping.

• Handle simple conversations on familiar topics.

• Ask for and give basic information.

Example:
➡️ “Je travaille dans un bureau. Je commence à 8h. J’aime lire et écouter de la musique.”

B1 (Seuil / Threshold – Intermediate)

Listening

• Understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar topics (work, school, leisure).

• Follow the gist of short talks, interviews, or stories.

Example:
➡️ Comprendre une conversation : “Ce week-end, je suis allé à la campagne. Il a fait très beau.”

Reading
 • Understand factual texts (news articles, blog posts).

• Identify opinions and arguments in simple texts.

• Understand the structure and message of a moderately complex passage.

Example:
➡️ Lire un article : “Le vélo est une solution écologique pour les déplacements en ville.”

Directed Writing

• Write a simple connected text on familiar topics (100–160 words).

• Express opinions, experiences, and reasons.

• Use paragraphs, basic cohesion, and varied vocabulary.

Example:
➡️ Écrire sur un voyage : “L’année dernière, je suis allé à Nice. J’ai aimé la plage et la nourriture.”

Speaking

• Participate in simple discussions on familiar topics.

• Express opinions and justify briefly.

• Tell stories and describe experiences with fluency.

Example:
➡️ “Je pense que les transports en commun sont importants pour protéger l’environnement.”

B2 (Indépendant / Upper-Intermediate)

Listening

• Understand extended speech and complex ideas, even without visual support.

• Follow discussions, interviews, and most news if spoken clearly.

Example:
➡️ Suivre une émission : “Selon le rapport, les énergies renouvelables sont essentielles à notre avenir.”

Reading

• Understand articles, essays, and reports about current issues.

• Recognize subtle points of view, arguments, and tone.

• Read literary texts with some assistance.

Example:
➡️ Lire un article de société : “La place des femmes dans le monde professionnel évolue.”
 Directed Writing

• Write clear, detailed texts on a range of subjects (180–250 words).

• Express advantages/disadvantages, defend opinions, compare ideas.

• Use complex sentences, connectors, and a rich vocabulary.

Example:
➡️ Essai argumentatif : “L’utilisation du téléphone portable à l’école : utile ou nuisible ?”

Speaking

• Speak clearly and spontaneously.

• Participate in discussions, develop and defend a point of view.

• Describe abstract topics and hypothetical situations.

Example:
➡️ “Si j’étais ministre de l’éducation, je rendrais les langues obligatoires jusqu’à 18 ans.”

Summary Table:

Level Listening Reading Writing Speaking

Very short Introductions, memorized

A1 Simple words & phrases Sentences about self
texts phrases

Short texts, Short messages, basic Simple conversation, daily

A2 Common everyday info
emails description topics

Main points in Articles, Connected texts, give Talk about past, give
B1
conversations opinions reasons opinions

Extended speech, nuanced Essays, detailed Clear argumentation, Fluent discussion, abstract
B2
meaning info opinions ideas

A1 LEVEL

I. Grammar Coverage at A1

1. Alphabet and Pronunciation Basics

o Recognizing letters, understanding basic pronunciation rules.

2. Nouns and Articles

 o Definite articles (le, la, l’, les) and indefinite articles (un, une, des).

o Basic gender and number agreement (masculine vs. feminine, singular vs. plural).

3. Subject Pronouns

o je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles.

4. Basic Verbs and Conjugation

o être (to be), avoir (to have), aller (to go).

o Regular -er verbs (parler, aimer, habiter), -ir verbs (finir, choisir) and -re verbs (attendre,
vendre) in the present tense.

o Introduction to near future (futur proche): Je vais manger, Tu vas partir, etc.

5. Basic Negation

o ne… pas (e.g., Je ne parle pas anglais).

6. Questions

o Inversion (Parlez-vous français ?)

o Using est-ce que (Est-ce que tu habites ici ?)

o Rising intonation in spoken questions.

7. Possessive Adjectives

o mon, ma, mes / ton, ta, tes / son, sa, ses, etc.

8. Adjectives and Agreement

o Basic descriptive adjectives (grand, petit, beau, jeune) and making them agree in
gender/number with the noun.

9. Basic Prepositions

o de, à, dans, sur, en, chez, etc. (e.g., J’habite à Paris, Je suis dans la maison).

10. Numbers and Basic Time Expressions

• 1–100 (minimum), days of the week, months, telling time (Il est huit heures).

II. Vocabulary Coverage at A1

An A1 learner should acquire high-frequency words across everyday domains. Below are key areas:

1. Personal Information

o Name, age, nationality, address, profession, family terms (père, mère, frère, sœur).

2. Basic Social Expressions

 o Greetings and farewells (bonjour, au revoir), polite phrases (s’il vous plaît, merci, excusez-
moi).

3. Numbers and Quantities

o Cardinal numbers (1–100+), basic quantity words (un peu, beaucoup, trop).

4. Days, Months, Seasons

o lundi, mardi…, janvier, février…, printemps, été, etc.

5. Food and Drinks

o Basic items (pain, eau, café, fruits, légumes), meals, supermarket vocabulary.

6. Home and Accommodation

o Rooms (cuisine, salon, chambre), furniture (table, chaise, lit), common objects (porte,
fenêtre).

7. Daily Routines

o Verbs and nouns related to everyday life (se lever, manger, travailler, rentrer).

8. Travel and Directions

o Basic places (école, magasin, gare), prepositions (à gauche, à droite, près de), simple
directions.

9. Colors

o rouge, bleu, vert, jaune, noir, blanc, etc.

10. Common Adjectives

• beau, grand, petit, gentil, content, triste, etc.

III. 10 Sample Conversations for A1

1. Introducing Yourself

o Name, nationality, where you live, age.

o “Je m’appelle Marie. Je suis française. J’habite à Lyon.”

2. Meeting Someone for the First Time

o Exchanging basic personal info (profession, hobbies).

o “Tu fais quoi dans la vie ? J’étudie le français.”

3. Talking About Family

o Brothers, sisters, parents.

 o “J’ai deux frères et une sœur. Mes parents habitent à Paris.”

4. Ordering at a Café or Restaurant

o Asking for drinks or snacks.

o “Je voudrais un café et un croissant, s’il vous plaît.”

5. Asking for Directions

o Places around town, left/right, near/far.

o “Où est la gare, s’il vous plaît ?” / “C’est à gauche, puis tout droit.”

6. Shopping for Groceries

o Quantity, price, simple items.

o “Combien coûte un kilo de pommes ?”

7. Talking About One’s Daily Routine

o Waking up, going to work, meals.

o “Je me lève à 7h, je prends un café, puis je vais au travail.”

8. Making Plans to Meet

o Suggest a time/place.

o “On se retrouve devant le cinéma à 18h ?”

9. Describing Your Home

o Rooms, furniture.

o “Chez moi, il y a une petite cuisine et un grand salon.”

10. Talking About Hobbies

• Sports, music, reading.

• “J’aime lire des livres et regarder des films.”

IV. 10 Listening Task Ideas for A1

Below are examples of simple listening tasks that align with A1:

1. Basic Introductions

o Listen to short audio where someone states their name, age, and nationality.

o Task: Fill in a form with personal info (name, age, country).

2. Numbers and Prices

 o Audio of a shopkeeper announcing prices.

o Task: Identify the cost of specific items.

3. Daily Routine

o A short recording describing someone’s day (time they wake up, go to work).

o Task: Match each activity with the correct time.

4. Simple Directions

o Listen to instructions like “Tournez à droite, allez tout droit.”

o Task: Choose the correct route on a simple map.

5. Family Members

o A person talking about how many siblings they have.

o Task: Decide how many brothers, sisters, etc.

6. Classroom Instructions

o Basic commands from a teacher (“Ouvrez vos livres, notez les devoirs”).

o Task: Tick boxes for each instruction you hear.

7. Weather Reports

o Very short weather forecast (sunny, rainy).

o Task: Write the expected weather for each day of the week.

8. Short Personal Introductions in a Group

o Several people each saying a sentence about themselves.

o Task: Identify who is from which country or what job they do.

9. Phone Numbers and Contact Details

o Audio with someone dictating a phone number or address.

o Task: Write down the correct number or address.

10. Food and Drinks

• Listen to someone ordering a meal.

• Task: Select from a menu the items they ordered.

A2 LEVEL

1. Grammar Coverage

1. Present Tense Mastery

o Continued practice with regular verbs (-er, -ir, -re) and common irregular verbs (venir,
prendre, mettre, etc.).

o Reinforcement of être, avoir, aller in various contexts.

2. Near Future & Simple Past (Passé Composé)

o Futur proche (e.g., Je vais partir).

o Introduction to passé composé with avoir and être (e.g., J’ai parlé, Je suis allé(e)).

o Common past participles and agreement rules (e.g., Je suis allé(e) en France).

3. Reflexive Verbs

o Daily routines (se lever, se laver).

o Reflexive verbs in the passé composé (Je me suis levé(e)).

4. Basic Pronouns

o Direct object pronouns (le, la, les) and indirect object pronouns (lui, leur) in simple
sentences.

o Position of pronouns in affirmative and negative statements (Je le vois / Je ne le vois pas).

5. Comparative and Superlative

o Plus… que, moins… que, aussi… que (comparing adjectives and adverbs).

o Le plus… / le moins… (superlative forms).

6. Quantifiers and Partitive Articles

o du, de la, de l’, des (expressing quantity of uncountable nouns).

o Expressions of quantity: beaucoup de, trop de, un peu de.

7. Simple Relative Pronouns

o qui, que (basic usage, e.g., La personne qui parle, Le livre que je lis).

8. Modal Verbs

o Devoir, pouvoir, vouloir in present and passé composé (e.g., Je dois partir, J’ai dû partir).

9. Imperative Mood

o Simple commands (e.g., Parle !, Parlons !, Parlez !) including reflexive forms (Lève-toi !).
 10. Adverbs and Basic Linking Words

• Toujours, souvent, parfois, rarement…

• Linkers like et, mais, puis, ensuite, alors for sequencing.

2. Vocabulary Coverage

An A2 learner expands on A1 basics and learns to communicate more confidently on everyday topics:

1. Daily Life

o Household chores, work routines, school/university schedule.

o More verbs for daily activities (se préparer, se reposer).

2. Food and Restaurants

o Ordering a meal, discussing recipes, broader food vocabulary (meats, vegetables, cooking
methods).

3. Shopping and Services

o Clothes (shirt, pants, dress sizes) and prices, returning/exchanging items.

o Basic banking or post office terms.

4. Hobbies and Leisure

o Sports (football, natation), leisure activities (cinema, jeux vidéo), talking about
likes/dislikes.

5. Describing People and Places

o Physical descriptions, personality traits, local landmarks.

o Basic adjectives to compare places or people (plus calme, moins cher).

6. Basic Travel Vocabulary

o Transportation (bus, train, taxi), buying tickets, asking about timetables.

7. Health and Body

o Parts of the body, common health issues (mal à la tête), talking to a doctor or
pharmacist.

8. Weather and Seasons

o Describing forecasts, basic environmental vocabulary.

9. Numbers and Quantities (Extended)

o Larger numbers beyond 100, approximate measurements (litre, kilo, etc.).

 10. Simple Technology and Social Media

• Basic tech terms (ordinateur, téléphone), everyday digital communication.

3. 10 Conversation Topics (A2)

1. Making a Doctor’s Appointment

o Symptoms, scheduling, asking about availability.

2. Discussing Weekend Plans

o Where to go, with whom, approximate times, personal preferences.

3. Talking About Past Holidays

o Using passé composé: Je suis allé(e) en Espagne l’été dernier.

4. Simple Descriptions of Friends or Family

o Physical appearance, personality, daily activities.

5. Planning a Small Event

o A birthday party or casual gathering: date, time, food, guest list.

6. Shopping for Clothes

o Asking about sizes, prices, colors, returning an item.

7. Arranging a Meeting in Town

o Deciding on a restaurant or café, specifying how to get there, at what time.

8. Ordering Food in a Restaurant

o Checking the menu, dietary preferences, paying the bill.

9. Talking About One’s Job or Studies

o Basic responsibilities, schedule, colleagues, major tasks.

10. Sharing Opinions on Movies or Music

• Simple likes/dislikes, short explanations, e.g., J’adore les films d’aventure parce que…

4. 10 Listening Task Ideas (A2)

1. Short Dialogues in a Store

o Identify the items requested, the total price.

2. Announcements in Public Transport

 o Recognize the station names, times, or delays.

3. Radio Weather Forecast

o Note temperatures, key words like “pluie,” “soleil,” “nuages.”

4. Simple Work Instructions

o A short audio about daily tasks in an office or a warehouse.

5. Phone Conversation for Booking a Table

o Identify the restaurant name, day, and time of the reservation.

6. Social Media Voice Note

o A friend describing their weekend or an upcoming plan.

7. Tourist Information Recording

o Basic facts about a city or monument (opening hours, prices).

8. Brief Interview with a Student

o Hobbies, favorite subjects, what they do on weekends.

9. Announcements in an Airport/Train Station

o Flight or train times, gate/platform changes.

10. Simple TV or Podcast Excerpt

• A short commentary on an event or local news (accidents, festival announcements).

B1 LEVEL

1. Grammar Coverage

1. Consolidation of Present, Passé Composé, Imparfait

o Differentiating when to use imparfait (habitual past actions, descriptions) vs. passé
composé (completed past actions).

2. Futur Simple

o Je parlerai, tu iras, etc. Introduction to future tense for plans or predictions.

3. Conditional Mood (Présent du conditionnel)

o Je voudrais, j’aimerais, used for polite requests or hypothetical scenarios.

4. Pronouns: Expanded Usage

o Direct/indirect object pronouns in various tenses, en and y usage.

 o Je prends des pommes -> J’en prends.

5. More Complex Negation

o ne… jamais, ne… plus, ne… rien, ne… personne, etc.

6. Relative Pronouns

o qui, que, où, dont for more detailed descriptions.

7. Comparative & Superlative: Nuanced

o Comparisons with verbs or adverbs (Jean court plus vite que Paul.)

8. Adverbs and Connectors

o donc, cependant, pourtant, en plus, ainsi, etc.

9. Complex Prepositions and Expressions of Time

o depuis, pendant, pour, dans, il y a.

10. Imperative (Plural & Polite Forms)

• Polite requests (Veuillez…, N’oubliez pas de…).

2. Vocabulary Coverage

1. Work and Professional Life

o Common workplace vocabulary: responsibilities, colleagues, basic industry terms.

2. Travel and Tourism

o Booking hotels, describing destinations, more advanced terms for sightseeing (château,
monument, circuit touristique).

3. Hobbies, Sports, Leisure

o Vocabulary to discuss personal interests in depth (equipment, rules).

4. Media and Current Events

o Reading simple news articles, discussing headlines, main news themes.

5. Technology and Digital Life

o Social media, basic software vocabulary, internet terms.

6. Describing Emotions and Personality

o Joyeux, anxieux, confiant, sociable, réservé.

7. Social Issues
 o Simple discussions of environment, health, or education.

8. Cuisine and Culture

o Regional dishes, typical customs, traditions.

9. Feelings and Opinions

o Expressing preferences or arguments: Je pense que, à mon avis, je suis d’accord / pas
d’accord.

10. Everyday Incidents and Emergencies

• Lost items, calling for help, basic health or safety issues.

3. 10 Conversation Topics (B1)

1. Planning a Vacation

o Comparing destinations, budgets, activities.

2. Discussing a Recent News Story

o Explaining main facts, offering opinions.

3. Work-Life Balance

o Talking about schedules, stress, free time.

4. Comparing Education Systems or Jobs

o Pros/cons, personal experiences.

5. Sharing Cultural Traditions

o Explaining a local holiday or festival, exchanging cultural differences.

6. Describing a Past Experience

o Using passé composé and imparfait (e.g., childhood memory).

7. Debating a Social Topic

o Light debate on environmental measures, healthy lifestyle, etc.

8. Expressing Preferences

o Favorite books, movies, music, with simple arguments.

9. Explaining a Problem

o At work or in a rental apartment, solutions, potential consequences.

10. Making Complaints or Requests Politely

 • With conditional: Je voudrais changer de chambre, s’il vous plaît…

4. 10 Listening Task Ideas (B1)

1. Radio Interview

o Everyday topics: education, local events; identify main ideas, key facts.

2. Short News Reports

o Summarize who, what, where, when, why.

3. Podcast Episode

o About leisure or travel; note the recommendations given.

4. Documentary Excerpts

o Simple nature or history segments; identify main points and new vocabulary.

5. Instructions for a Procedure

o Cooking recipe, setting up a device, driving directions.

6. Telephone Conversation

o Resolving a problem (complaint about a product or service).

7. Short Film Clip

o Identify the emotional tone, main events in the plot.

8. Job Interview Snippet

o Listen for questions asked and the candidate’s brief answers.

9. Public Announcements

o More detailed than A2: train delays, schedule changes, or event info.

10. Simple Debate or Discussion

• Listen to two people expressing different opinions; pick out arguments pro/con.

B2 LEVEL

1. Grammar Coverage

1. Mastery of Past Tenses

o Passé composé vs. Imparfait in nuance, plus plus-que-parfait for more complex
narration.
 2. Futur Simple & Futur Antérieur

o Je parlerai, J’aurai parlé (speculative or future perfect contexts).

3. Conditional (Present and Past)

o Je voudrais, J’aurais voulu, for hypothetical or polite expressions.

4. Subjunctive (Basic Uses)

o Expressions of doubt, emotion, necessity (Il faut que, je veux que).

o Common verbs: être, avoir, aller, faire.

5. Relative Pronouns (Complex)

o lequel, celle que, ce dont, etc.

6. Pronoun Usage

o More advanced uses of en, y, double pronouns in one sentence.

7. Passive Voice

o Le livre a été écrit par…, La maison sera vendue…

8. Reported Speech

o Il a dit qu’il viendrait…, Elle m’a demandé si…

9. Complex Sentence Structures

o Conditionals with si-clauses (Si j’avais su, j’aurais agi autrement).

10. Advanced Connectors and Transition Words

• néanmoins, toutefois, en revanche, certes, par ailleurs, d’ailleurs, afin que.

2. Vocabulary Coverage

1. Abstract Topics and Current Affairs

o Politics, environment, social justice, cultural trends.

2. Professional and Formal Settings

o Business meetings, negotiations, technical or semi-technical vocabulary.

3. Complex Feelings and Emotions

o déception, fierté, soulagement, inquiétude, etc.

4. Argumentation and Debate

o Expressing agreement, disagreement, counterarguments.

 5. Literary and Cultural References

o Familiarity with popular books, films, or historical events.

6. News and Media

o Understanding headlines, editorials, interviews in more detail.

7. Education and Research

o University life, research projects, presentations, formal writing.

8. Societal Issues

o Immigration, inequality, cultural differences, health care debates.

9. Environment and Science

o Climate change, scientific discoveries, technology trends.

10. Idiomatic Expressions

• Basic idioms (e.g., avoir le coup de foudre, être sur la même longueur d’onde).

3. 10 Conversation Topics (B2)

1. Discussing Current Events

o Expressing detailed opinions, referencing facts/statistics.

2. Debating Societal or Ethical Issues

o E.g., technology’s impact on society, environmental policies.

3. Planning a Community Project

o Delegating tasks, budgeting, setting deadlines.

4. Analyzing a Film or Book in Depth

o Themes, characters, style, personal interpretation.

5. Workplace Scenarios

o Conflict resolution, performance feedback, proposing changes.

6. Expressing Regrets or Alternate Histories

o Using conditionals and past tenses: Si j’avais su, je n’aurais pas…

7. Exploring Cultural Differences

o Traditions, values, social norms in different regions or countries.

8. Giving Detailed Advice

 o On health, studies, career paths, with reasons and justifications.

9. Hypothesizing About the Future

o Using futur antérieur or subjunctive to express possibility or uncertainty.

10. Complex Problem-Solving

• A scenario where participants must propose solutions or weigh pros/cons.

4. 10 Listening Task Ideas (B2)

1. Radio Debate or Round Table

o Two or more speakers discussing a political or social topic; identify arguments and
speaker stances.

2. Documentary Clips

o Intermediate or advanced content on history, science; extract key facts, the conclusion.

3. In-Depth News Reports

o Summarize various angles of a story, interpret the presenter’s tone or bias.

4. TED Talk Excerpts (or Similar)

o Understand main arguments, supporting examples, and speaker’s conclusion.

5. Interviews with Experts

o Could be on technology, health, or art; note specialized vocabulary.

6. Literary Excerpts Read Aloud

o Understand the storyline, identify main characters and themes, note figurative language.

7. Podcasts on Niche Topics

o E.g., personal finance, cooking shows, travel diaries—extract tips and opinions.

8. Formal Presentations or Speeches

o Identify structure: introduction, thesis, supporting arguments, conclusion.

9. Radio Phone-Ins

o Host and callers discussing a problem; recognize different perspectives and emotional
tone.

10. TV Series Scene

• Follow complex dialogues, identify relationships, conflicts, next steps in the plot.