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A1: Beginner French reading exercises
- Cher journal
Discover Lisa's daily routine while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - Entretien avec un vampire
Check out this interview inspired by Anne Rice's novel to practise your French listening and reading comprehension. - James se présente
Listen to this interview of James while practising your A1 French reading and listening comprehension. - La Comptine des Vêtements
Practise your A1 French listening skills with a nursery rhyme about clothing. - Marie in France
Enjoy a day in France while practising your A1 French reading and listening comprehension. - Petits Portraits entre Amis
Discover these portraits of six friends while practising your reading and listening comprehension. - Une semaine bien chargée
Discover 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 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
- À la gare
Buy some train tickets with Geoffrey and Agathe, while practising your A2 French reading and listening comprehension. - Au téléphone avec Maman
Enjoy this "very familiar" phone conversation between a mother and her son, while practising your A2 French listening and reading comprehension. - C'est quoi les Outre-mer ?
Learn about France's overseas territories and their different statuses, while practising your French listening comprehension. - Carte postale
Enjoy 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. - En arrivant à l'hôtel
Check into a French hotel with Mrs Vallée, while practising your A2 French reading and listening comprehension. - Halloween
Learn about Hallowe'en, while practising your A2 French reading and listening skills. - Kwiziq French Film Fest
Discover Kwiziq team's French film mini reviews of their favorite movies. - La fin des vacances
Enjoy this podcast interview about the end of holiday [US: vacation] while practising your French reading and listening skills. - La semaine des Martin
Article about a busy week of activities for the Martin family. - Léo et Popi : la Galette des Rois
Enjoy 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. - Lettre à France - Michel Polnareff
Enjoy French singer Michel Polnareff's cult love "letter" to France, and sing along while practising your French listening comprehension. - Lettre à un ami
Catch up with Kévin's life in this letter, while practising your A2 French reading and listening skills. - Ma première rentrée des classes
Élodie remembers her first day of school in this A2 bilingual article. - Mes chats
Meet Cécile's lovely cats, while practising your French A2 reading and listening comprehension. - Petit Ours Brun fait des crêpes
Make delicious crêpes with cute cartoon Petit Ours Brun, while practising your French A2 listening and reading comprehension. - Petit Pangolin Malin - Comptine d'Afrique
Listen and sing along to this cute African nursery rhyme, while practising your listening and reading comprehension. - Thanksgiving chez mon correspondant
Enjoy Eric's first Thanksgiving experience, while practising your A2 French reading and listening comprehension. - Un dîner d'automne au restaurant
Order a nice autumnal meal at a French restaurant, while practising your A2 French reading and listening comprehension. - Un mauvais numéro
Wrong number! Listen to this friendly exchange while practising your listening and reading comprehension. - Un samedi à Paris
Take a stroll around Paris while working on your French listening and reading comprehension. - Une journée chargée
Lucas has a busy day of shopping and socialising in this bilingual article. - What is Ramadan?
Learn about the holy month of Ramadan, while practising your listening and reading comprehension. B1: Intermediate French reading exercises
- À l'agence de location de voitures
Get some info on how to rent a car in France, while practising your B1 French reading and listening comprehension. - À la carte - Crêperie La Rozell à Rennes
Discover the appetising menu of Crêperie La Rozell in Rennes, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - À quoi ça sert de recycler ses déchets ?
What's the point of recycling? Professor Gamberge explains all to a skeptical Charlotte in this animated video. - 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 coronavirus
Discover Marianne's post-lockdown plans, while practising your listening and reading comprehension. - Au supermarché
Enjoy grocery shopping in a French supermarket, while practising your B1 French reading and listening comprehension. - Aux arbres citoyens - Yannick Noah
Celebrate the planet and sing for its protection with Yannick Noah's eco-militant song, while practising your French B1 listening and reading comprehension. - 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. - 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. - Ce soir - Amir
Dance and sing along to Amir's irresistible party call "Ce soir", while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - Célébrations de Thanksgiving
Our international Kwiziq team take a look at holidays from their respective countries that resemble the American Thanksgiving. - Comme d'habitude - Claude François
Discover 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'Halloween
Learn how to make a special piñata for Halloween, while practising your listening and reading comprehension. - Comment rafraîchir les villes et les maisons tout en restant écologique
Discover interesting ways to sustainably cool down buildings and cities in this video, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - Comment rester en bonne santé
Get 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. - 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. - Dame Tartine (Comptines de France)
Sing along to this delicious French nursery rhyme while practising your French listening comprehension. - Dernière Danse - Indila
Sing along to Indila's stirring ballad "Dernière Danse", while practising your French B1 listening and reading comprehension. - Des milliers de je t'aime - Slimane
Sing 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 Vancouver
Learn about the joyful festival of Diwali, celebrated by Indians all over the world, while practising your listening and reading comprehension. - DIY Pâques - Œuf avec message surprise à l'intérieur
Follow this tutorial to make a fun decorated egg with a surprise message inside, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - Éclipse en Guadeloupe
While the Great American Total Eclipse was just a partial eclipse in Guadeloupe, it was still a sight to behold and required the same special glasses. - Édith Piaf (Portraits français)
Learn about the great French artist Édith Piaf, while practising your French reading and listening skills. - Encore plus de faits intéressants sur le français
By popular demand, more interesting facts about French, while practising your French reading and listening skills. - Euro 2016
Learn about the Euro (European football/soccer championship) 2016, while practising your listening and reading comprehension. - Festival de Cannes
One 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-volants
Berck-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 pianiste
France Gall passed away in January 2018. Learn about this French singer with a unique voice in our bilingual article. - French Elections
Learn about French elections while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - Game of Thrones (no spoilers)
For all you GoT fans out there (and anyone who'd just like to know what all the fuss is about), here's a video talking about all the records this fantasy TV show broke in its eight-year run. - Hajj
Learn about the Muslim pilgrimage of Hajj while practising your 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. - Inventions françaises
Hundreds 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. - Jardin d'hiver, de Keren Ann
Practise your French listening and reading comprehension with this wintery song. - Je suis malade - Serge Lama
Feel 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-Tropez
Here's Grzegab's review of this French comedy classic for the Kwiziq French Film Fest. - L'Amour, poème de Céline
Enjoy this romantic poem by our very own Céline, while practising your B1 French listening and reading comprehension. - L'Année Bissextile (Leap Year)
Learn about Leap Day and Leap Year, while practising your B1 French listening and reading comprehension. - L'anniversaire de Cyril
Practise listening and reading with this story about a surprise party. - L'Arnacœur - French Film Fest
The first Kwiziq French Film Fest review comes from none other than our CEO, Gareth "Gruff" Davies. - L'enseignement en ligne : Témoignage de Céline
Learn about some of the pros and cons of online teaching in this interview with Céline. - L'oral de français en Première
At the end of "Première," the penultimate year of French high school, French students have to take a literary oral exam. Many of the tips offered in this video can be applied to other oral exams. - La chasse aux œufs
Join the hunt for Easter eggs, while practising your French B1 reading and listening comprehension. - La châtaigne, trésor d'automne
Learn about a family business making chestnut cream, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - La fête de la Saint-Patrick
Saint Patrick's Day is the most important day of the year for Irish people all over the world. Learn about this 17 March celebration with this video. - La Francophonie dans le monde
Learn some interesting facts about the Francophonie in this infographic, while practising your French B1 listening and reading skills. - La lettre d'amour d'un vampire
Enjoy this lovelorn vampire's love letter, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - La Mère Michel (Comptines de France)
Sing along to the famous French nursery rhyme "La Mère Michel" while practising your French listening comprehension. - La pelote basque (Les sports régionaux de France)
Discover the Basque country's own ball game "Pelota Basqua", while you practise your French reading and listening comprehension. - La rentrée des classes de Mathilde
Discover Mathilde's well-organised plan for the first day back-to-school, , while practising your French B1 reading and listening comprehension. - La Symphonie des Éclairs - Zaho de Sagazan
Sing along to Zaho de Sagazan's emotional song "La Symphonie des éclairs", while practising your B1 French listening and reading comprehension. - La tradition de la Galette des Rois
Have you ever eaten a Galette des Rois? This famous French cake, eaten only in January, contains a surprise! - La valeur inestimable de Notre-Dame de Paris
Notre-Dame de Paris, a jewel of French Gothic architecture, was partly destroyed by fire on 15 April 2019. Learn about some of the damage that was done in this video. - Le Bataclan, un théâtre hors du commun
On the 2nd anniversary of the monstrous attack which cost 90 people their lives on November 13th, 2015, and as the Bataclan theater opens its doors again, we wanted to pay tribute to this mythical place of Paris nightlife. - Le Dîner de cons - French Film Fest
Laura's review for the Kwiziq French Film Fest. - Le Farz Fourn (Spécialités de Bretagne)
Discover the Breton dessert known as Farz Fourn in our bilingual article. This is part of our Spécialités de Bretagne series. - Le Festival du cinéma américain de Deauville
Learn about the American movie festival that takes place in Deauville, Normandy, each year. - Le FIFF (Festival International du Film Francophone)
Learn about this great French-language film festival from Namur, in Belgium. - Le français moderne
Learn about Modern French in this 5-part series of bilingual articles about the development of French over the centuries. - Le Kig ha Farz (Spécialités de Bretagne)
Learn about the traditional Breton stew Kig ha Farz in our continuing Spécialités de Bretagne series - Le Kouign Amann (Spécialités de Bretagne)
Learn about Bretagne's famous dessert Kouign Amann (butter cake) in this first installment of our Spécialités de Bretagne series. - Le Salon du chocolat
Learn about Paris's annual chocolate festival while practising your listening and reading comprehension. - Le Salon International de l'Agriculture
The annual Salon International de l'Agriculture is the largest French agricultural event of the year. - Le TCF sur ordinateur
Learn how to take the official French test known as TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français), while practising your listening and reading comprehension. - Le Tour de France
Learn about this famous French bike race and incredible test of endurance, while practising your listening and reading comprehension. - Le tournoi de Roland-Garros
Learn more about Roland-Garros tournament (or French Open), the only Grand Slam tournament played on clay courts, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - Les bonnes résolutions de fin d'année
New year, new opportunity to make exercise a habit. Here's what a French gym and some of its newest members have to say about it. - Les bouchons, plaie de la route des vacances
When you're driving, the worst part of vacation is getting there and back, and France sees more than its fair share of summer traffic jams. - Les cours d'anglais - Gad Elmaleh
Enjoy Gad Elmaleh's stand-up comedy about learning English in this video. - Les Fêtes Johanniques de Reims
Learn about Reims's historical celebration commemorating Charles VII's coronation, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - Les Galettes de Blé Noir (Spécialités de Bretagne)
Learn about Bretagne's delicious "galette de blé noir" - savoury buckwheat crêpe - in this latest installment of our Spécialités de Bretagne series. - Les Lichouseries (Spécialités de Bretagne)
Learn about some of Bretagne's famous "lichouseries" - i.e. sweets [US: candy] - in this next installment of our Spécialités de Bretagne series. - Les maillots du Tour de France
There are four official Tour de France jerseys - do you know what the colors mean? - Les mamans calmes
To celebrate Mother's Day in France, here's a sketch by the famous French stand-up comedian Florence Foresti, in which she explores the difficulties of motherhood, especially the irritating case of "perfect moms." Language warning: some mild vulgarity. - Les Médiévales d'Ouffet
Every two years, the Belgian town of Ouffet hosts Les Médiévales, a weekend medieval festival. - Les nouvelles régions
Learn about France's new 2016 regions and their names, while practising your French B1 reading and listening comprehension. - Les vacances à la mer de Lola
Discover Lola's childhood seaside holiday [US: vacation], while practising your B1 listening and reading comprehension. - Lupin - Interview d'Omar Sy (Séries françaises)
Listen to the awesome French actor Omar Sy tell us how TV show "Lupin" came to be, 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. - Marie Curie
Listen to French kids talking about renowned scientist Marie Curie in this cute video, while practising your B1 French listening and reading comprehension. - Marie-José Pérec (Athlètes Olympiques Français)
(Re)discover the great French sprinter Marie-José Pérec in a short video, while practising your B1 French listening and reading comprehension. - Menton's Lemon Festival
The lovely French town of Menton is famous for its annual lemon festival. Take a behind-the-scenes look with this video. - Milo - Les œufs en chocolat
Watch this fun video about an exciting Easter egg hunt, while practising your B1 French listening and reading comprehension. - Mon français est fantastique avec Kwiziq !
Rebecca tells us why she loves Kwiziq as her new French learning tool in this Bilingual article. - Monsieur Grognon
Put your French negation skills to work with this bilingual article - click any phrase to see the English translation as well as links to related French grammar lessons. - Naissance de la langue française
Learn about the birth of French in this 5-part series of bilingual articles about the development of French over the centuries. - Noël en France - Christmas in France
How is Christmas celebrated in France? How are Christmas Eve and Christmas Day different in France than in the US or UK? - Omar Sy - Interview Cinéma
French 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. - Parle-t-on français ailleurs dans le monde ?
Is French spoken anywhere outside of France? Find out in this cute animated video for children. - Partir étudier à l'étranger - les qualités à avoir
Listen to these French students talking about their experience of studying abroad, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - Perdus en route !
See how Marie and Pierre find their way back, while practising your B1 French reading and listening comprehension. - Petit Papa Noël - Tino Rossi
Sing along to the timeless French Christmas classic "Petit Papa Noël", while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - Plus tard - Bigflo & Oli
Did you ever have one of those funny superstitions when you were little? Reminisce with this melancholy song about childhood (and adulthood) by French hip-hop duo Bigflo & Oli composed of two brothers from Toulouse, while practising your French listening comprehension. - Pollution à Paris
Air pollution is a problem all over the world, and the capital of France is no exception. Fortunately, the mayor of Paris is taking steps to reduce it. - Pourquoi les Français sont-ils si fiers de leur cuisine ?
Why are the French so proud of their cuisine? Find out in this cute animated video. - 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. - Pourra-t-on voir des feux d'artifice le 14 juillet 2020 ?
Will there be any fireworks to commemorate Bastille Day 2020? Find out what's happening in this video. - Prénoms français
French parents are not completely free to choose their child's first name - learn about some surprising restrictions in this bilingual audio article. - Préparatifs de Noël
Get ready for Christmas with this short bilingual article. - Présentation de l'Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie
Learn about the organisation behind the International Day of Francophonie in this inspiring video. - Public holidays in France
Learn about France's 11 public holidays, while practising your listening and reading comprehension. - Qu'est-ce que l'Avent ? What is Advent?
Learn about Advent and Advent calendars while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - Quand je serai grand
Watch this cute video of kids singing about what they'll do when they grow up, then see the lyrics in our bilingual reader - Quelques faits intéressants sur le français
Take a break from learning French to learn some interesting facts about the French language, while practising your French reading and listening skills. - Qui sont-ils ? Les Frères Bogdanoff
Learn about France's most famous twins, while practising your French listening comprehension. - Recette - Le Gratin Bœuf, Potiron et Parmesan
Learn how to make a delicious beef, pumpkin, and parmesan gratin in this video and bilingual article. - Rentrée scolaire - limiter les dépenses
The start of a new school year typically involves shopping for new supplies. This video shares some tips to keep these expenses as low as possible. - Rentrée scolaire : la dictature de la mode
Video about the evolution of school smock and the latest back-to-school fashions in France. - Romance au marché
Here's a cute story about love at first sight, packed with delicious French idioms. - Rosh Hashana
Learn some traditions related to Rosh Hashana, a two-day celebration for the Jewish New Year. - Sacré Charlemagne ! - France Gall
Feel like a child again with France Gall's irreverent song about school, "Sacré Charlemagne", while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - Septembre chez mes grands-parents
Reminisce about visiting grandparents in the fall in this audio article. - Songkran - Thai New Year
Did you know that Thailand celebrates New Year's in mid-April? Learn about the unique festival of Songkran in this bilingual article. - Sous les Sunlights des Tropiques - Gilbert Montagné
Enjoy the sunny vibes of Gilbert Montagné's absolute classic of French summers since 1984, and sing along while practising your French listening comprehension. - Teddy Riner (Athlètes Olympiques Français)
(Re)discover French athlete Teddy Riner, the greatest judoka in the world, while practising your B1 French listening and reading comprehension. - Tournent les violons - Jean-Jacques Goldman
Enjoy this 1991 tale of hope and disillusion by French singer-songwriter star Jean-Jacques Goldman, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - Tous les garçons et les filles - Françoise Hardy
Enjoy the teenage melancholy of Françoise Hardy's classic song "Tous les garçons et les filles", while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - Tout pour la musique - France Gall
Celebrate music with this 1981 swinging classic by France Gall, and sing along while practising your French listening comprehension. - Un cœur en hiver - French Film Fest
Rowen's Kwiziq French Film Fest review. - Un Conte de Noël
Here's the first pages of Charles Dickens's classic "A Christmas Carol", adapted and translated at B1-Level to practise your listening and reading comprehension. - Une journée dans ma vie d'au pair
Spend a day as a French au pair, while practising your listening and reading comprehension. - Y'a D'la Joie - Charles Trenet
Enjoy French icon Charles Trenet's anthem to happiness and levity, and sing along while practising your French listening comprehension. B2: Upper Intermediate French reading exercises
- 20 Mars : Journée de la Francophonie
Celebrate 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 An
Learn 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 temps
Witness the commemoration of the Allied landing in Normandy, while practising your listening and reading comprehension. - 8 mai 1945 : la capitulation de l'Allemagne à Reims
Learn about Germany surrendered to Allied forces on the 8th of May 1945, while practising your listening and reading comprehension. - À la carte - Brasserie Le Molière à Paris
Discover the mouthwatering menu of Le Molière, a typical French brasserie, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - À la carte - Restaurant gastronomique Le Quatrième Mur à Bordeaux
Discover the elegant menu of Le Quatrième Mur, French chef Philippe Etchebest's Michelin-starred restaurant in Bordeaux, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - À la carte - Restaurant La Daurade à Marseille
Discover the appetising menu of a seaside Mediterranean restaurant, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - À quoi ça sert, un président de la République?
Learn about the role of the French president in this fun video, while practising your French listening comprehension. - Allô les urgences vétérinaires ?
Cat stuck in a tree? Call the emergency vet service. - Alpine French School
Learn about the Alpine French School where you can ski and learn French at the same time, while practising your listening and reading comprehension. - Assomption
August 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 Plage
Enjoy 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 - OrelSan
Practise your French rapping skills with OrelSan's "Basique". - Bastille Day
Happy Bastille Day! Learn about the French national holiday in our bilingual audio article. - 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? - Bretagne news - sketch by Les Inconnus
Get 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 Pères
Learn how to make a cute Father's Day present in this fun tutorial, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - Bruxelles je t'aime - Angèle
Celebrate the Belgian capital with Angèle's upbeat love song to Brussels, while practising your French listening comprehension. - Bûche de Noël : recette
Find 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 ans
Famed 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 cabine
Get some useful packing tips with Catherine Schwaab, while practising your French B2 listening and reading comprehension. - Conseils pratiques pour profiter des marchés de Noël
Get some practical advice to help you make the most of Christmas markets, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - Coupe du Monde 1998
Twenty years ago, France beat Brazil to become world champions of European football (aka soccer). In this video, trainer Aimé Jacquet shares his first thoughts. - Dans les coulisses du Moulin Rouge
The Moulin Rouge is a world-famous revue in Paris. Take a look behind the scenes and sequins with this video report. - Décès de l'ancien président Jacques Chirac, l'animal politique
Former 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. - 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. - Demande d'emploi
This audio article about a job letter was specially written to help you prepare for the listening and reading portions of the AP French exam. - Départ en Vacances 1 - Sur la route des vacances
Dreading 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 place
Dreading going on holiday [US: vacation] with small children? Fortunately, Céline is here with some fun tips to pick your holiday [US:vacation] rental! - Des initiatives pour parents et enfants pendant le confinement
Discover some initiatives in Belgium to teach and entertain children during lockdown, while practising your listening and reading comprehension. - Des vacances mémorables
Laurence and Arnaud go on a dream vacation to celebrate 5 years together in this audio article. - Devant un match de foot
Join two friends to watch a football [US:soccer] game on TV, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - Dialectes et langues régionales
Learn 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. - Engrenages (Séries françaises) - Interview "flashback" de Thierry Godart et Caroline Proust
Enjoy 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. - Et tout le monde s'en fout : L'eau
Funny video (with some vulgar language) about a serious subject: water. - 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. - Fête de la musique : interview de Jack Lang
Discover 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. - Fête des Lumières à Lyon
Lyon'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. - Films français - La sélection de Céline
Here's a selection of 3 great French movies to (re)discover and enjoy! - Films français (2) - La sélection de Cécile
Here's another selection of 3 great French movies to (re)discover and enjoy! - Hallowe'en in France
At a nursery school in Biarritz, kids get ready for Halloween with stuffed pumpkins and favorite costumes. - Héritage de Johnny Hallyday
Despite being French, Johnny Hallyday wrote his will in the United States, which allowed him to disinherit his children. Find out how they're challenging the will and whether they have a case in this video. - Histoire d'animaux
Learn or practise some French expressions with animals in this cute bilingual story. - Histoire de l'indépendance d'Haïti
Haiti was the first French colony to gain independence, in large part thanks to one man. - Histoires d'argent
A bilingual text about different relationships to money, rich in French idioms. - Immigrer au Canada
If you dream of immigrating [UK: emigrating] to Canada, this official video has the vital information you need. - Jean de La Fontaine (Portraits français)
Learn about French poet Jean de La Fontaine, while practising your French reading and listening skills. - Johnny Hallyday : 1943-2017
Watch this hommage to Johnny Hallyday, a French rock and roll legend who died in December 2017. - Joséphine Baker au Panthéon
Learn about the decision to welcome Josephine Baker into the French Panthéon, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - Kaamelott (Séries françaises) - Pourquoi si culte ?
Learn about "Kaamelott", a pastiche of the Arthurian legend and one of the most popular French series of the 2000s, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - L'Appel du 18 Juin 1940
The Appeal of 18 June is considered the origin of the French Resistance during World War II. Learn how it came about in this French video with transcript and translation. - L'automne au marché de Landerneau
French markets are full of beautifully coloured food, and never more so than in autumn. Visit the Landernau market with this French video, including transcript and translation. - 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. - La baguette française au Patrimoine Mondial de l'Unesco !
Learn how the famous French "baguette" was recognised at last, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - La Bohème - Charles Aznavour
Travel to the old Montmartre with this classic song by Charles Aznavour, "La Bohème", while practising your French listening comprehension. - La Bretagne se révèle en Côtes d'Armor
The northwestern corner of France is a beautiful region called Bretagne, or Brittany. Discover a few of its secrets and myths in this fast-paced video. - La Chandeleur
The 2nd of February is known as Chandeleur, la fête des chandelles, or le jour des crêpes - learn all about it in this video. - La construction de la tour Eiffel
Learn more about how France's most iconic monument came to be, while practising your French listening comprehension. - La Déclaration d'Indépendance de la Belgique (4 octobre 1830)
Learn about how Belgium proclaimed its independence, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - La Famille Bélier, le film franco-belge qui a inspiré CODA
Learn about the Franco-Belgian movie that inspired Academy Award winner "CODA", while practising your B2 French reading and listening comprehension. - La main dans le sac
Learn or practise some idiomatic French expressions in this bilingual caper. - La Marseillaise, l'hymne national de la France
Learn the words to France's national anthem "La Marseillaise", while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - La Naissance du Mouvement de la "Négritude"
Learn about the groundbreaking concept of "Négritude" as developed by French-speaking writer Aimé Césaire, while practising your French B2 listening and reading skills. - La rentrée, quelle angoisse !
Get ready to go back to school with an anxious but excited lycéenne in our bilingual audio article. - Le Camembert de Normandie (Spécialités de France)
Learn about Normandy's famous cheese: le camembert. - Le changement climatique, qu'est-ce que c'est ?
Learn about climate change and global warming in this great French video, while practising your B2 French listening and reading skills. - Le cinéma français et ses remakes américains
Discover how Hollywood remade some famous French movies, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - Le Club des Poètes
If you like Paris and poetry, you'll love le Club des Poètes. Find out about this thrice-weekly opportunity to recite poetry in our bilingual audio article. - 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 DELF-DALF en témoignages
The DELF and DALF are official French proficiency tests. In this video, French teachers in various countries talk about what DELF and DALF mean to them. - 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. - Le Festival de Cannes
Learn about one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world, the Cannes Film Festival, while practising your B2 French reading and listening comprehension. - Le français classique
Learn about Classical French in this 5-part series of bilingual articles about the development of French over the centuries. - Le Gouren (Les sports régionaux de France)
Discover Brittany's own martial art called "Gouren", while you practise your French reading and listening comprehension. - Le grand nettoyage de printemps
Take part in the big spring cleaning with this audio article. - Le Jardin de Claude Monet à Giverny
Learn about painter Claude Monet's wonderful gardens in Giverny, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - Le Louvre : 800 ans d'Histoire
Did you know that the Louvre, one of the most famous museums in the world, was originally a fortress? Learn about the history of this Parisian monument in this fascinating video. - Le moyen français
Learn about Middle French in this 5-part series of bilingual articles about the development of French over the centuries. - Le suffrage universel masculin - 5 mars 1848
France was the first country to institute universal men's suffrage. Find out how that came about in this audio article and bilingual reader. - Le XVIIIe siècle, le siècle des Lumières
Learn about some of France's rich history in this video. - Les animaux en vacances
Pets are important to the French, so much so that they're often included in family vacations. This can be something of a challenge, as you'll learn in this video report. - Les belles histoires - Bénabar
Enjoy French singer Bénabar's musical love letter to these romantic tropes we all grew up on, and sing along while practising your French listening comprehension. - Les Bêtises de Cambrai et les Chardons Lorrains (Spécialités de France)
Learn about some traditional candies from different regions of France. - Les Français vus par les étrangers
Listen to some opinions about the French by people all over the world while working on your French listening comprehension. - Les Héroïnes de la Littérature Française - Emma Bovary
(Re)discover the tragic Madame Bovary, the "éternelle insatisfaite" of French literature, while practising your B2 French listening and reading comprehension. - Les Héroïnes de la Littérature Française - Fantine
(Re)discover the beautifully tragic heroine Fantine, the sacrificial mother of French literature, while practising your B2 French listening and reading comprehension. - Les Héroïnes de la Littérature Française - La Marquise de Merteuil
(Re)discover the iconic Marquise de Merteuil, the femme fatale of French literature, while practising your B2 French listening and reading comprehension. - Les sites touristiques incontournables de la Guadeloupe
Discover the beautiful archipelago of Guadeloupe in this informative video, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - Lettre au Père Noël
Read Lise's letter to Santa to practise your French Christmas vocabulary as well as listening and reading comprehension. - Lettre de Nicolas Bedos à son père, le comédien Guy Bedos
French actor and stand-up comedian Guy Bedos passed away on May 28th 2020. To say good-bye, his son Nicolas Bedos, also an actor (and writer/director), wrote a very moving letter, read here on French radio by literary journalist Augusting Trapenard. - Lynda Lemay - Les Maudits Français
To 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 sœur - Clara Luciani
Enjoy French singer Clara Luciani's ode to sisterly love, and sing along while practising your French listening comprehension. - Mardi gras ~ Pancake Day
Learn about the various names and celebrations for the day before Ash Wednesday. - Mon année à l'étranger
Quelle chance ! Spend a year in France with this audio article and bilingual reader. - Mon répondeur
Listen to a French answering machine and its messages to practise your listening and reading comprehension. - Noël à Kaysersberg
No trip to France during the Christmas season would be complete without a visit to one of the famous Christmas marchés, and the one in Kaysersberg is perhaps the most authentic. - On va camper ce weekend !
This audio article about camping was specially written to help you prepare for the listening and reading portions of the AP French exam. - Papaoutai - Stromae
Discover the lyrics of Stromae's international hit "Papaoutai", and sing along while practising your French listening comprehension. - Petit quiz sur Paris - Connaissez-vous la capitale française ?
Test your knowledge about Paris, the French capital with this fun questionnaire, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - Pézenas : Destination estivale
Pézenas is a beautiful town in southern France loaded with history, culture, and artistic significance. Learn about this "green pearl" in our French audio article with transcript and translation. - Poisson d'avril !
April's fish... what? Learn about the silly celebration that takes place in France on the 1st of April. - Pokémon Go - La chasse est ouverte
Pokémon Go has taken the world by storm, and while we can't offer any tips on finding Charmanders or Jigglypuffs, we can help you understand their French names in our bilingual article. - Pour que tu m'aimes encore - Céline Dion
Sing along to Celine Dion's greatest French hit "Pour que tu m'aimes encore", while practising your B2 French listening and reading comprehension. - Prévisions Météo
Check out this French weather report for some useful vocabulary and expressions. - Que la Force soit avec vous !
We couldn't miss the chance to share our best memories of Star Wars and create a themed French reading exercise for you at the same time! - Quel est le sens spirituel du Carnaval et du Mardi Gras ?
Carnaval and Mardi Gras are huge, weeks-long celebrations in Nice, Venice, New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro, and many other cities around the world. Find out about their religious origins in this video. - Qui est-il ? Le mime Marceau
Learn about the life and many achievements of world-famous French mime Marceau, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - Réalisatrices françaises
In honour of International Women's Day on 8th March, we're celebrating and highlighting the top 5 female film directors in the world of Francophone cinema. - Rentrée de professeur
The start of a new school year is a big deal for students as well as teachers, as heard in this audio article. - Reste à la maison
Yann Lambiel's parody of the song "Y a le printemps qui chante" by Claude François. - RIP Minsky, the father of artificial intelligence
Learn about Marvin Minsky, the father of artificial intelligence - and our beloved Kwizbot's spiritual grandfather, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - Sans toi - Pomme
Sing along with French singer Pomme's pop folk song "Sans toi", while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - Simone, la voix de la SNCF
Meet Simone, the iconic voice of French train stations, while practising your French listening comprehension. - Soirée d'Hallowe'en en Alsace
Discover a spooky Hallowe'en haunted house in Alsace, while practising your B2 French listening and reading comprehension. - Taxi !
Listen to this dialog between a taxi driver and a customer for some useful French expressions. - Trois minutes pour comprendre Thanksgiving
Enjoy this video that offers a quick overview of Thanksgiving, while practising your listening and reading comprehension. - Trottinettes électriques-À quand la fin de l'anarchie à Paris?
Electric scooters can be found all over Paris - at least until the police come along and have them impounded. - Une rentrée plutôt réussie !
B2 French interactive reading article - Une Saint-Valentin parfaite
Enjoy this tale of two opposite Valentine's Days, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - Visite de la Côte Fleurie (Normandie)
Visit some lovely towns along the coast of Normandy, including Honfleur, Trouville-sur-Mer, and Deauville. - Visite de Marseille
See the sights and taste the bouillabaisse while visiting the French city of Marseille with SNCF. - Visite de Strasbourg en Alsace
Visit the beautiful Alsatian town of Strasbourg and taste some local beer in this video. - Visite du Périgord
View castles from a riverboat, visit prehistoric caves, and taste truffles in the beautiful French region of Périgord. C1: Advanced French reading exercises
- 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 accent
Get 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). - Ces fautes qui deviennent des règles - La Chronique Langue de Laélia Veron
Learn about the fascinating evolution of the French language, when today's mistakes become tomorrow's rules. - Chez Victor Hugo à Guernesey
Discover 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 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. - Georges Brassens et la ville de Sète
Discover the lovely Southern city of Sète through its most iconic singer Georges Brassens, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - Henri Matisse au Centre Pompidou
Enjoy a fascinating retrospective on French painter Henri Matisse at the Pompidou Center in Paris, while practising your French listening comprehension. - Histoire des Jeux Olympiques Modernes
Discover how the modern Olympic Games came to be, while practising your French listening comprehension. - Histoire et origine du français canadien
The 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 Piaf
Let 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 & Pomme
Discover 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 Goldman
Rock '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'Ascension
Learn about the mobile jour férié and Christian holiday of Ascension, while practising your listening and reading comprehension. - L'histoire de la Fête Nationale
Learn about the history of France's national holiday, le 14 juillet, in this informative video. - L'histoire de la Saint-Sylvestre
Discover 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 France
Learn how May 1st became a public holiday called Labour Day, while practising your French C1 listening and reading comprehension. - La Saint-Valentin
Celebrate Valentine's Day with this funny video about interpreting gestures on a first date. - La Sorcière - Le Diable aux Corsets
Celebrate 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 Toussaint
Learn about the importance of la Toussaint, or All Saints' Day in France, while practising your listening and reading comprehension. - Le Café - Oldelaf et Monsieur D
Sing 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 étiez
Discover Dunkirk's colourful Carnival, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - Le confinement, quelle vie de chien !
Find out what confinement is like from a new perspective in our bilingual audio article. - 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 ski - Têtes à Claques
Challenge 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 Brassens
Sing 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 embouteillages
Discover 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 origines du Tournoi des Six Nations
Learn about the origins of this European rugby competition, while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - Ma routine pendant le Ramadan
Learn about Ramadan celebrations with Hajar, while practising your C1 French listening and reading skills. - Mon Noël d'antan
Remember what Christmas was like when you were a child in this bilingual audio article. - On ira - ZAZ
Enjoy this catchy song and colorful video while practicing your (fast!) French listening comprehension. - Ouragan Irma
Read Guadeloupe resident Laura's account of crossing the path of Hurricane Irma in early September 2017. - Pourquoi est-on ivre plus vite lorsqu'on n'a pas mangé ?
Learn the fascinating answer to this question in this fun short program, while practising your French listening comprehension. - 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 Hugo
Listen to Victor Hugo's lovely poem about spring "Premier Mai", while practising your French reading and listening comprehension. - Quand Mai 68 changea la France
May 1968 was a turning point in French history. On this 50th anniversary, learn how students and workers revolutionalized France. - S'occuper sans écran - La drôle d'humeur de Marina Rollman
Enjoy this funny radio sketch by Swiss comedian Marina Rollman about life without computer screens, while practising your listening and reading comprehension. - Savoyard accent
Get an (exaggerated) idea about French as it's spoken in Savoie in this humorous sketch by Les Inconnus (a famous French trio of humorists from the 90s). - Strasbourg, le plus grand marché de Noël d'Europe !
Discover the enchanting Strasbourg Christmas Market, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - Thanksgiving contre les Indiens d'Amérique
Learn about some of the controversy surrounding the US celebration of Thanksgiving, while practising your B2 French listening and reading comprehension. - Un escape game pour personnes âgées
Discover the cool initiative of this French retirement home, while practising your French listening and reading comprehension. - Une Saint-Valentin entre filles
No Valentine? No problem! - V pour Vendetta
In honour of Guy Fawkes Night (November 5th), let's take a look at V for Vendetta, a 2006 political thriller film set in a dystopian United Kingdom under the rule of a neo-fascist regime, where V, the mysterious anarchist freedom fighter tries to start a revolution through elaborate terrorist acts. Highly recommended! - Valéry Giscard d'Estaing - Une rétrospective en images
Former French President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing died of Covid-19 on 2 December, 2020, at the age of 94. Take a look back at his life and career in this video from Le Monde. - Vendée Globe 2016 / 2017
Vendée Globe is a grueling, non-stop solo round the world race without assistance. - Very Low Cost Airlines
Think the last flight you took was bad? It probably doesn't compare to this one! - Victor Hugo (Portraits français)
Learn more about famous author Victor Hugo, while practising your listening and reading comprehension. - Visite de Fort Royer sur l'île d'Oléron
Discover the fascinating site of Fort Royer on Île d'Oléron while practising your French listening 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.
