CEFR B1 French tells us what a French language learner is able to do at the B1 (Lower Intermediate) level. According to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference), a B1 level French language learner can do the following:
- Understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
- Deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
- Produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
- Describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.