Train your ear, climb a level
Why spoken French feels too fast, and the practice that gets you from B1 to B2 anyway.
French Listening Practice: 20-Minute Method
French listening practice that works: a 20-minute routine, transcript method, free resources by level, and a quick test to choose your next step.
Free French Level Test: Your Listening Level in 2 Minutes
A free French level test for your ears: 8 short clips of real spoken French, A2 to C1, one question each. Your listening level in about 2 minutes.
French Plateau: Why Intermediate Learners Stall
Stuck at intermediate French? Here is why the French plateau happens at B1, and the listening-first plan that gets you moving again without starting over.
How Long from B1 to B2 French? The Honest Answer
Moving from B1 to B2 French usually takes months, not weeks. Here's a realistic teacher's plan for the intermediate plateau, especially listening.
What to Do After Duolingo French: A Teacher's Roadmap
Finished Duolingo French but still can't understand spoken French? A French teacher's honest roadmap from app practice to real conversations.
Why Can't I Understand Spoken French? A Teacher Explains
You can read French, but native speakers sound like one long word. Here's why spoken French breaks your ear, and how to train it.