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Je m’appelle JessicaPopularJessica tells us about herself and her familyA1Not trained-C'est ma viePopularTell me a little bit about your life, AngelicaA2Not trained-Dans le Restaurant (Dialogue)PopularConversation between the restaurant waiter and the customerA2Not trained-La célébration de PâquesPopularSome Easter traditionsB1Not trained-Ma villeI describe how my quaint town isB1Not trained-La maison de BenBen has a fairly large houseB2Not trained-
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About a person8About me7Activities11Adventure3Animals6Articles2Birthday9Body1Career7Christmas11Cities3Clothes1Colors1Cooking5Culture4Daily routine8Directions1Doctor4Education12Environment2Everyday situations3Family11Famous people5Food3Friendship6Health7Holidays6House5Letter to friend12Moving house2Music2My city2Nature8Pets3Professions7Relationships3Restaurant4School9Science2Seasons3Shopping15Sights3Special day23Sports4Stories23Summer3Technology4Transport2Travelling17Weather3Winter7Work1
Level A1
Je m’appelle JessicaPopularJessica tells us about herself and her familyA1Not trained-PDFComment vas-tu ?PopularTwo people seeing each other after a whileA1Not trained-PDFLettre de LondresPopularWhen you come, I'll take you on a walk through LondonA1Not trained-PDFLa présentationPopularPierre's life in ParisA1Not trained-PDFUne journée de vacancesPopularOn holiday I am not in a hurry to do my stuffA1Not trained-PDFLa rencontrePopularMeeting a new classmate at schoolA1Not trained-PDFLe voyagePopularPlanning what we'll do on vacationA1Not trained-PDFPremium: 6 more texts
Level A2
Les couleursPopularColors are everywhereA2Not trained-PDFLettre à ma meilleure amieWe're doing pretty well in FranceA2Not trained-PDFC'est ma viePopularTell me a little bit about your life, AngelicaA2Not trained-PDFMa familleToday I introduce to you my whole familyA2Not trained-PDFDans le Restaurant (Dialogue)PopularConversation between the restaurant waiter and the customerA2Not trained-PDFMa familleText in French where Marie describes her familyA2Not trained-PDFLes vêtementsWe change clothing depending on the situationA2Not trained-PDFUne conversation téléphoniqueI'm telling Mom how our trip is goingA2Not trained-PDFMa nouvelle maisonI like my new house better than the old oneA2Not trained-PDFLa lettrePierre's letter to his dear friendA2Not trained-PDFLes nombresHow to say some numbers in FrenchA2Not trained-PDFLe marchéShopping for today's foodA2Not trained-PDFJours de la semaineThat's how David spends the days of the weekA2Not trained-PDFLa routine quotidiennePopularLittle Theo's daily routineA2Not trained-PDFPremium: 34 more texts
Level B1
La célébration de PâquesPopularSome Easter traditionsB1Not trained-PDFLa tour EiffelThe most-visited monument in FranceB1Not trained-PDFLes quatre saisonsFrench description of the seasonsB1Not trained-PDFLes métiersWhen I was little I wanted to be...B1Not trained-PDFVacances en Alsace (lettre)I'm telling Julie how I'm having a good timeB1Not trained-PDFUne journée avec AliceAlice and her routine during the weekB1Not trained-PDFMa villeI describe how my quaint town isB1Not trained-PDFLa météo - Quel temps fait-il ?The weather forecast is quite usefulB1Not trained-PDFPâques en FranceA good opportunity to get together with the familyB1Not trained-PDFProjets pour les vacancesWhat are you going to do this holiday?B1Not trained-PDFLe centre commercialIn shopping malls you find everythingB1Not trained-PDFLes vacances d'étéWhat do the French do in the summer?B1Not trained-PDFVisiter Marseille en un jourJason enjoys his walk around the cityB1Not trained-PDFUne journée à ParisA quick tour of the French capitalB1Not trained-PDFLa promenade au marché d’octobrePopularPremiumFind tasty treats and friendly faces this fallB1-Découvrir la forêt en automnePopularPremiumDiscover new adventures on leafy paths this fallB1-Une erreur lors d’une commande au restaurantPopularPremiumWhat if a mistake leads to a great memory?B1-La visite surprise d’un cousin venu de loinPopularPremiumAn unexpected guest brings laughter, stories, and tasty treats.B1-Un séjour au JaponPopularPremiumMy family and I took a trip to TokyoB1-Un rendez-vous inattendu chez le coiffeurPopularPremiumWhat if your haircut turned into a celebrity surprise?B1-Un départ en vacances mouvementé à la garePopularPremiumLost luggage, a runaway cat, and holiday chaos!B1-Une journée au marchéPopularPremiumDiscover cheerful mornings full of tastes and smiles.B1-Le boulanger joueur de bassonPopularPremiumIn addition to being a baker, Jules is also a musicianB1-Une journée mouvementée au centre commercialPremiumSurprise twists turned a simple shopping day exciting!B1-Un oubli surprenant au supermarchéPremiumHow can shopping turn into a sweet adventure?B1-Un anniversaire de mariagePremiumHow can a simple evening become unforgettable?B1-Une invitation à un anniversaire différentPremiumOne random evening turned into a fun adventure.B1-Mon jour comme bénévole à la bibliothèquePremiumDiscover how small moments make a big difference.B1-Un samedi matin plein de petits imprévusPremiumCan a normal day turn into a funny story?B1-Une série de petites surprises lors d’une journée ordinairePremiumHow can small surprises turn a day around?B1-Une journée chez le coiffeurPremiumWould you try a bold new look, just once?B1-Un échange de cadeauxPremiumWhat surprise gift would you find in the bag?B1-Organiser une fête surprisePremiumWill you plan a secret party just like this?B1-Une visite surprise chez mon onclePremiumDiscover how one surprise visit changed everything.B1-Un petit accident dans la cuisinePremiumWhy did everyone end up laughing in the kitchen?B1-Un réveil mouvementé à cause du chatPremiumWhat happens when your morning goes totally wrong?B1-Une Saint-Valentin pas comme les autresPremiumSmall words can make a big difference today.B1-Un repas improvisé chez mon meilleur amiPremiumCan a surprise meal become your best memory?B1-Une journée au parcPremiumA picnic in the park with my son and PoppyB1-La découverte d’une nouvelle librairiePremiumFind your next great read in this cozy spot!B1-Une panne d’électricité un soir d’oragePremiumDiscover how a blackout sparked unexpected family fun.B1-Une panne d’ascenseurPremiumWould you stay calm if stuck in an elevator?B1-Une aventure lors d’une promenade en forêtPremiumWhat happens when you meet nature up close?B1-Une rencontre avec un ancien camaradePremiumCan a surprise meeting change your whole day?B1-Un anniversaire d’enfant sous la pluiePremiumRainy day turns birthday into a playful adventure!B1-Les orchidéesPremiumI love orchids, their flowers look like butterfliesB1-C'est bientôt NoëlPremiumChristmas holidays, a delightful timeB1-Trouver l'amour sur internetPremiumWill Amelie find the love of her life?B1-Un réveillon du Nouvel An pas comme les autresPremiumWhen plans change, the fun sometimes surprises you.B1-La rentrée dans une nouvelle écolePopularPremiumWill you make a friend on your first day?B1-Le départ en vacancesPremiumMathieu and his family go on holiday at the beachB1-La maison des BaudouinPremiumThey moved to a luxurious houseB1-Une panne de réveil le matin d’un entretienPremiumWhen bad luck hits, can you still win?B1-Un trajet imprévu en taxi partagéPremiumWhat happens when strangers share a taxi home?B1-Ma valise pour Saint-TropezPremiumI hope I don't forget anythingB1-Ma famille vit en FrancePremiumMy family and I enjoy living in FranceB1-Une journée a la merPremiumStarting our vacation at the beachB1-Une commande de fleursPremiumHow did a cute gift become a funny surprise?B1-Mamie JacquelinePremiumWeekly visit with my grandma JacquelineB1-Un jour de rentrée scolaire plein de surprisesPremiumWho will you meet on your first school day?B1-Le boxeurPremiumI would like to be a successful boxerB1-La réunion de famillePremiumThe only time of the year when the family gets togetherB1-Un matin sportif au bord du lacPremiumAn unexpected run turns into a joyful surprise.B1-Une matinée avant une présentation importantePremiumEver survived a crazy morning and still won?B1-Vacances dans le SudPremiumOn holiday at grandma and grandpa's houseB1-Une rencontre dans le bus scolairePremiumCan a simple bus ride change your whole day?B1-Un réveillon du Nouvel An pas comme les autresPremiumTrapped by snow, we found a new kind of fun.B1-Une belle famillePremiumA family living far from the cityB1-Un réveil enneigé et un trajet compliquéPremiumSnow can turn a normal day into magic.B1-Un grand orage coupe l’électricité chez moiPremiumCould you enjoy total darkness during a storm?B1-Les courses d'ArthurPremiumThe days when Arthur does the shoppingB1-La journée de ChloéPremiumChloe's morning routineB1-Les animaux domestiquesPremiumCats, fish, dogs and parrots in the buildingB1-Un dîner d’anniversaire improviséPremiumSometimes the best nights start with surprise invites.B1-Une surprise matinale sur le balconPremiumWhat if a surprise guest changed your morning?B1-VersaillesPremiumA few days visiting ParisB1-Les défis du vélo en hiverPremiumCan you handle the thrill of biking in snow?B1-Le jour du marchéPremiumI'm going to buy the vegetables for today's mealB1-Les lectures de HectorPremiumWhat memories do old books hold for you?B1-Une journée au zooPremiumWe saw a lot of animals at the zooB1-La gastronomie françaisePremiumFrench cooking is world-renownedB1-Du soleil sous la neigePremiumClean, fresh air: just what was neededB1-Le voyage en avionPremiumCan a brave cat help beat her biggest fear?B1-Le monde dans le futurPremiumI imagine the future by visiting the moonB1-Le calendrier de l'AventPremiumI love advent calendarsB1-Le zooPremiumCould you eat lunch next to a hungry lion?B1-Les marchés de Noël en FrancePremiumIf there's a Christmas market, there's mulled wineB1-Journée en forêtPremiumA walk in the woods with grandpaB1-C’est mauvais pour la santéPremiumIt's better to eat a healthy diet.B1-Une panne de courant pendant un dîner familialPremiumHow can darkness turn an ordinary night special?B1-Un instant de détentePremiumA bit of relaxation after lots of workB1-Quel animal ?PremiumI don't know which pet to choose for my son.B1-Dans les AlpesPremiumThe tallest mountain range in EuropeB1-Les modes de transport futuristesPremiumCan you imagine your next trip with flying cars?B1-Une erreur d’adresse pour une livraison spécialePremiumEver had a package turn your day upside down?B1-Le chat et la taupePremiumThe mole was lucky to escapeB1-Frère et sœurPremiumWe're different, but we get along really wellB1-Un caféPremiumIt's so good to see you after so long!B1-Des vacances à la merPremiumMany French prefer to holiday in the SouthB1-C’est finiPremiumThat's it. It's time to leave.B1-La vie d’un homme richePremiumCan true friendship be found through kindness alone?B1-La recherche d’emploiPremiumI really want to find a jobB1-ConseilsPremiumAdvice for those starting collegeB1-Appartement à louerPremiumOffer to rent an apartment on the beachB1-Le jardinagePremiumDiscover why growing plants brings so much joy.B1-Les voyages en busPremiumFind out how low-budget travel brings new friends.B1-Les saisonsPremiumDiscover what makes each season feel so special.B1-La vie au largePremiumHow does the sea change a person's life?B1-Lettre d'IstanbulPremiumMaking new friends in IstanbulB1-VoisinagePremiumStop making noise, or I'll call the police!B1-Les parcsPremiumCould you live without green spaces around you?B1-DémissionPremiumLetter of resignation from my jobB1-Le médecinPremiumWhat happens when kindness and poetry meet medicine?B1-Sophie à l’écolePremiumWho will win the friendly classroom rivalry today?B1-La gastronomie françaisePremiumFrance, good food and good winesB1-Toutes mes félicitations !PremiumYou're not going to believe it! I got the job!B1-Serge GainsbourgPremiumThe famous French composer and singerB1-La vie d’un anthropologuePremiumHow far would you go to earn trust?B1-La croisière sur MéditerranéePremiumGoing to enjoy a two-week cruiseB1-Formation en anglaisPremiumI need information about the English class.B1-La quête d’un psychologuePremiumCould your mind secretly shape your whole life?B1-Tourisme insolitePremiumWhat would you call unusual tourism?B1-Il est beauPremiumGuess who I ran into!B1-La maison de LucPremiumThe house Luc lives in is quite bigB1-La vie d’un culturistePremiumCan following your passion change your whole life?B1-La dame aux chatsPremiumImagine twenty cats walking together in the park!B1-La première fois que j’ai joué au footPremiumToday, I am coaching kids who want to be footballersB1-Week-end à ParisPremiumI arrived in Paris yesterday morning.B1-Le sac à dosPremiumPacking for vacationB1-Les réseaux sociauxPremiumCan you really protect someone by limiting freedom?B1-La boutique de vêtementsPremiumHello, ma'am. How can I help you?B1-Le premier jour d’écolePremiumHugo is very excited to start schoolB1-TémoignagePremiumI witnessed a bank robbery.B1-L’astronautePremiumFrom shy bookworm to explorer among the stars.B1-Une baguette s’il vous plaitPremiumShopping at a Parisian bakeryB1-La vie de RéglissePremiumCould a gentle giant change someone’s life forever?B1-NicePremiumA lovely walk through the city of NiceB1-E-learning : est-ce la meilleure option ?PremiumThis learning method is not for everyoneB1-Prépare le café !PremiumTell me how to get to your house. I'll be right over.B1-Vous avez choisi ?PremiumDeciding what we're going to eat at the restaurantB1-Avoir un potager chez soiPremiumMore and more people have their own gardenB1-La conversion d’un médecinPremiumCan losing everything help you find real peace?B1-L’île désertePremiumWould you survive with only your own skills?B1-Programme pour les vacancesPremiumA week's vacation with the grandparentsB1-A l’aéroportPremiumGetting ready for a long tripB1-Le garçon et le corbeauPremiumWhat happens when kindness meets a clever trick?B1-BarbenoirePremiumWhat secrets hide behind this feared pirate’s smile?B1-
Level B2
La célébration de NoëlThe French and the celebration of ChristmasB2Not trained-PDFLes fêtes en FranceThe most important festivities in FranceB2Not trained-PDFLes parties du corpsText about parts of the body and organsB2Not trained-PDFLa maison de BenBen has a fairly large houseB2Not trained-PDFNoël en FranceHow do French people celebrate Christmas?B2Not trained-PDFLyonJames walking the streets of LyonB2Not trained-PDFPremium: 92 more texts
Level C1
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