Through five stages, you will develop the language needed to communicate independently, discuss familiar topics in greater depth and express your opinions with confidence.
This level may be suitable if you:
CEFR B1 (Intermediate) is the third level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, an international standard for measuring language proficiency.
CEFR Levels:
A1 Beginner → A2 Elementary → B1 Intermediate → B2 Upper Intermediate → C1 Advanced → C2 Proficient
The Languistique French Intermediate Level corresponds to CEFR B1 (Intermediate) and covers Stages 11-15 of the Learning Path.
By the end of Stages 11-15, you should be able to:
Throughout Stages 11-15, you will build vocabulary related to:
Develop confidence with:
Improve your ability to:
Develop confidence in:
Describe people, relationships and daily life with greater detail and accuracy.
Share experiences and discuss hobbies, travel, music, films and television.
Explore social issues, volunteering and ethical choices in modern society.
Express hopes, ambitions, future plans and personal priorities.
Discuss environmental problems, sustainability and possible ways forward.
Follow structured lessons, audio activities and practice exercises at your own pace.
Explore the Online Learning Path
Download companion PDFs, transcripts, grammar summaries and vocabulary reviews.
Receive personalised support, feedback and guidance from Françoise.
Choose the learning option that best fits your goals, schedule and learning style.
B1 is designed for learners who can already communicate confidently in most everyday situations. You should be able to discuss familiar topics, describe experiences and understand longer conversations and texts before starting this level.
No. The online course and learner packs can be used independently. Live lessons are available if you would like personalised support, feedback and speaking practice.
Stages 11-15 cover topics including relationships, daily routines, hobbies, travel, music, films, television, social issues, volunteering, future projects and environmental challenges.
You will learn to discuss the past, present and future with greater confidence, express opinions and intentions, compare situations and experiences, report information and build longer, more complex sentences.
Yes. You can study independently through the Languistique Online Learning Path or combine online learning with learner packs and live lessons.
After completing Intermediate (B1), learners typically progress to the Intermediate Plus Level (B2) and Stages 16-20 of the Languistique French Learning Path.
Beginner (A1) → Beginner Plus (A2) → Intermediate (B1) → Intermediate Plus (B2) → Advanced (C1)
Stages 11-15 help you move beyond everyday situations and develop the language needed to discuss experiences, opinions and wider social issues in French.
By the end of Stages 11-15, you should be able to:
Throughout Stages 11-15, you will build vocabulary related to:
Develop confidence with:
Improve your ability to:
Develop confidence in:
Describe people, relationships and daily life with greater detail and accuracy.
Share experiences and discuss hobbies, travel, music, films and television.
Explore social issues, volunteering and ethical choices in modern society.
Express hopes, ambitions, future plans and personal priorities.
Discuss environmental problems, sustainability and possible ways forward.
Follow structured lessons, audio activities and practice exercises at your own pace.
Explore the Online Learning Path
Download companion PDFs, transcripts, grammar summaries and vocabulary reviews.
Receive personalised support, feedback and guidance from Françoise.
B1 is designed for learners who can already communicate confidently in most everyday situations. You should be able to discuss familiar topics, describe experiences and understand longer conversations and texts before starting this level.
No. The online course and learner packs can be used independently. Live lessons are available if you would like personalised support, feedback and speaking practice.
Stages 11-15 cover topics including relationships, daily routines, hobbies, travel, music, films, television, social issues, volunteering, future projects and environmental challenges.
You will learn to discuss the past, present and future with greater confidence, express opinions and intentions, compare situations and experiences, report information and build longer, more complex sentences.
Yes. You can study independently through the Languistique Online Learning Path or combine online learning with learner packs and live lessons.
After completing Intermediate (B1), learners typically progress to the Intermediate Plus Level (B2) and Stages 16-20 of the Languistique French Learning Path.
Beginner (A1) → Beginner Plus (A2) → Intermediate (B1) → Intermediate Plus (B2) → Advanced (C1)
Stages 11-15 help you move beyond everyday situations and develop the language needed to discuss experiences, opinions and wider social issues in French.
Take the free French Level Test to identify the best starting point on the Languistique French Learning Path.
