French Faster

CEFR B2 French tells us what a French language learner is able to do at the B2 (Upper Intermediate) level. According to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference), a B2 level French language learner can do the following:   

• Can understand the main ideas of a complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.
  
• Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
  
• Can produce clear detailed text on quite a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. 

• Read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints. 
• Understand contemporary literary prose.

• Write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects of personal interests. 
• Write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view.
• Write letters highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences.

• Understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar. 
• Understand most TV news and current affairs programmes.
• Understand the majority of films in standard dialect.   

• Present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to personal field of interest. 
• Explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
• Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. 
• Take an active part in discussions in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining personal views.