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Practical writing about CEFR levels, DELF prep, AI-assisted French learning, and the B1 plateau. New posts every couple of weeks — RSS.
- 2026-06-03
Quebec French vs France French: the actual differences
Quebec French vs France French in plain terms — pronunciation, vocabulary, expressions, mutual intelligibility, and which one to learn.
- 2026-06-03
A2 to B1 French: the exact gap and how to close it
What separates solid A2 from real B1 — by skill, with a four-week bridge plan if you study one hour a day.
- 2026-06-03
The French subjunctive: when it's actually required
The French subjunctive in plain English — six trigger patterns covering 95% of uses, plus the irregular forms worth memorising.
- 2026-06-03
What level is Harry Potter in French?
Harry Potter in French is widely recommended to intermediate learners. Honest CEFR breakdown by book, with practical reading advice.
- 2026-06-03
How long does it really take to reach B2 in French?
FSI says 600–800 hours to B2 French. That's optimistic for self-learners. Honest timelines based on hours per day, background, and method.
- 2026-06-03
Passé composé or imparfait? The one question
Stop memorising five rules for passé composé vs imparfait. One decision question handles 90% of cases — here it is, with examples.
- 2026-06-03
Inner French podcast: what CEFR level do you need?
Hugo Cotton says Inner French is for B1–B2. Honest verdict after pasting transcripts into a CEFR analyzer: B1 vocabulary, slow B1 pace, B2 topics.
- 2026-06-03
DELF vs TEF vs TCF: which French exam to take
DELF, TEF, and TCF compared — what each exam is for, costs, validity, and how to pick based on your goal (immigration, university, or work).
- 2026-06-03
B1 French explained: what you can actually do
What B1 French really means in practice — concrete skills, grammar markers, vocabulary size, and how long it realistically takes to reach.
- 2026-06-03
What CEFR level is Le Petit Prince in French?
Is Le Petit Prince really a beginner French book? I ran it through a CEFR analyzer. The honest answer: A2 vocab, B1+ grammar, C1 in spots.
- 2026-05-27
DELF B2 in 90 Days: A Realistic Prep Plan
A week-by-week 90-day plan to pass DELF B2 — reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with hours-per-day estimates and free resources.
- 2026-05-25
AI for French Learners: 7 Free Tools That Actually Work
Honest review of the AI tools that genuinely help with French — from CEFR level checking to conversation practice — and the ones that don't.
- 2026-05-24
Reading French News at B1: A Step-by-Step Guide
Most B1 learners give up on French news within a week. Here is the exact process for working through an article without burning out.
- 2026-05-23
Why Intermediate French Learners Plateau (and How to Break Through)
The B1 plateau is real. Here's why it happens and three concrete habits that actually move you to B2.
- 2026-05-23
5 Free Ways to Find French Reading Material at Your Level
Stop reading Le Monde at B1. Here are five free sources of level-appropriate French — plus how to check the level before you commit.
- 2026-05-23
How CEFR Levels Actually Work for French (with Examples)
A practical guide to what A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2 really mean for French — with example sentences at each level.
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