French

A clear CEFR pathway

These level descriptions follow the Common European Framework. Fluenciel offers structured training across all levels from A1 to C2. Completing a course is not an official certificate.

A1 · Beginner

For people starting French, or rebuilding the very first basics.

Offered

Objectives

Introduce yourself and handle simple everyday exchanges
Understand familiar words and slow, clear speech
Read short notices, forms, and simple messages

Skills

Speaking: Simple phrases about yourself, family, and immediate needs
Listening: Familiar words when people speak slowly and clearly
Reading: Very short texts: signs, menus, basic forms
Writing: Short personal details and simple notes

A1 typically opens the door to independent travel phrases and A2 study.

Recommended next step: A2

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A2 · Elementary

For learners who can already manage greetings and want everyday independence.

Offered

Objectives

Describe routine life, work, and simple plans
Follow clear, everyday conversations on familiar topics
Write short messages about immediate needs

Skills

Speaking: Short exchanges on familiar topics
Listening: Simple information in shops, travel, and class
Reading: Short personal letters and straightforward articles
Writing: Simple connected sentences about daily life

A2 prepares you for longer conversation and B1 independence.

Recommended next step: B1

PR Track — A2 Elementary

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B1 · Intermediate

For learners who want to handle most travel, study, and workplace situations.

Offered

Objectives

Explain opinions, experiences, and plans with more detail
Follow the main points of clear standard speech
Produce connected text on familiar subjects

Skills

Speaking: Sustained conversation on familiar and some new topics
Listening: Radio, class, and conversation when language is standard
Reading: Straightforward factual texts and correspondence
Writing: Simple connected essays, emails, and descriptions

B1 is a common threshold for more independent study and some exam tracks.

Recommended next step: B2

PR Track — B1 Intermediate

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B2 · Upper Intermediate

For learners who need more precise, confident French for study or work.

Offered

Objectives

Argue a point and interact with native-level speakers more fluently
Understand extended speech and complex argument
Write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects

Skills

Speaking: Spontaneous interaction with fewer pauses and more nuance
Listening: Lectures, films, and discussions in standard French
Reading: Articles, reports, and contemporary prose
Writing: Detailed essays, reports, and reasoned opinions

B2 is often the level associated with more demanding academic or professional use.

Recommended next step: C1

PR Track — B2 Advanced (CLB 7+ Target)

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C1 · Advanced

For learners aiming at flexible, well-structured French in complex settings.

Offered

Objectives

Express ideas fluently without obvious searching for words
Understand implicit meaning in demanding texts and speech
Produce well-organised, detailed writing for professional or academic use

Skills

Speaking: Extended, well-structured speech with nuance
Listening: Long, demanding spoken language, including implied meaning
Reading: Long, complex factual and literary texts
Writing: Clear, well-structured texts in an appropriate style

C1 supports high-level academic, professional, or cultural use of French.

Recommended next step: C2

PR Track — C1 Mastery

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C2 · Mastery

For learners working toward near-native ease across specialised topics.

Offered

Objectives

Understand virtually everything heard or read with ease
Summarise and reconstruct arguments from different sources
Express yourself very fluently, precisely, and spontaneously

Skills

Speaking: Effortless, precise expression even in complex discussion
Listening: Any spoken language, live or broadcast, at natural speed
Reading: Abstract, structurally complex, or highly colloquial texts
Writing: Fine-grained, well-argued writing suited to specialised contexts

C2 is the highest CEFR level. Fluenciel will list it as available only if a course is published.

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A clear CEFR pathway

These level descriptions follow the Common European Framework. Fluenciel offers structured training across all levels from A1 to C2. Completing a course is not an official certificate.