Do you want to practice your French listening comprehension? Here are three websites that will help you improve. Spoken French will no longer be a mystery to you! Listen to French podcasts adapted to your level, with subtitles: RFI Savoirs Podcasts offers a wide range of topics and news. Improve your listening skills with authentic videos on TV5 Monde and their interactive exercises in "Apprendre le français avec TV5Monde". Choose your level from A1 to B2. Struggling with conversation? Listen to dialogues on Podcast Français Facile – Dialogues and complete the exercises to practice your French comprehension. And to deepen your mastery of both written and spoken French, check out our online group and individual courses!

Do you sometimes lack French vocabulary? Do you often struggle to find the right words? Are you unsure how to learn new French vocabulary? Discover how to learn French through songs with French music! To practice clothing vocabulary: Elizabeth by Amélie-les-Crayons To practice house-related vocabulary: On déménage by Brigitte Bardot To practice food vocabulary: Les cornichons by Nino Ferrer Musics can help you memorize French vocabulary lists and also improve your pronunciation by singing French songs! For enriched lessons with French vocabulary and expressions, nothing beats our online group and individual courses!

Do you love French culture? Then its pastries are a must! Renowned worldwide, French pastry is considered one of the best in the world (and it’s not just arrogance…). Discover with us five regional pastries you shouldn’t miss during your travels across France! 1. Clafoutis is a cake from Limousin, traditionally made with whole, unpitted cherries completely covered in a flan-like batter. It's perfect to enjoy in summer when cherries are in season. 2. Cannelé is a small pastry from Bordeaux with a soft, tender interior, flavored with rum and vanilla, and baked in a traditional copper mold that gives it a thin caramelized crust. 3. Tropézienne is a specialty from Saint-Tropez, made of a sugar-topped brioche cake, cut in half and filled with a mixture of pastry cream and buttercream. 4. Kouign-amann (/kwiɲaˈmɑ̃n/) (from Breton language: kouign meaning "cake" and amann meaning "butter") is a bakery pastry and an iconic specialty of Breton cuisine, made from a dough, a generous amount of salted butter, and caramelized sugar. 5. Gâteau Basque is a traditional cake from the Basque region, made with a crispy shortbread-like dough and traditionally filled with black cherry jam or almond-flavored pastry cream. Unfortunately, indulging in delicious pastries won’t automatically make you speak French like the best pastry chefs in France—but our online French courses will! Learn more about our online classes on our page!

Do you sometimes struggle to determine your level of French? Here are some tips to help you better understand your proficiency in the French language! A1 (Beginner) You can talk about yourself and your close surroundings (your family, activities, likes and dislikes). You can ask simple questions and answer briefly. You know the main verbs in the present tense and can express yourself in the "futur proche". A2 (Elementary) You can organize outings with friends. You can recount a past event in a very simple way and share your impressions. You expand your knowledge of verbs in the present and futur proche. You can use the passé composé on its own and occasionally "l'imparfait". B1 (Intermediate) You can have conversations in everyday situations or while traveling. You can tell a story in the past tense, alternating between passé composé and imparfait. You can express your opinion in a simple way and start mastering some expressions with the subjunctive. You can talk about future plans using "futur simple". B2 (Advanced) You use more complex sentences with hypotheses, conditional, and subjunctive. You can give your opinion with clear examples and arguments. You can structure your speech clearly using logical connectors. C1 & C2 (Proficiency Levels) You express your opinion in a complex yet fluent and organized manner, with very few errors. You can add nuance, deny, correct, or refine your statements. You understand irony and can watch French-language movies and shows without subtitles while understanding almost everything. If you're still unsure, feel free to contact us for a level test before starting your lessons with Le Spot!

As every year, March is dedicated to celebrating Francophonie! Its most important day is March 20, known as "International Francophonie Day." Especially for you, here’s our selection of French-speaking musical artists (and no, we’re not mentioning Céline Dion—who doesn’t know her?) to help you practice the language with melodies from around the world. 🎶 1. Angèle Angèle is a young Belgian singer and musician who has now gained international recognition. She is particularly known for her socially engaged lyrics, such as "Ta Reine" and especially "Balance ton quoi." 🎶 2. Fatoumata Diawara Fatoumata Diawara is a Malian artist we discovered through her duets with the French singer M. Her style is inspired by Wassoulou traditional singing, but she blends it with modern jazz and blues influences. Listen to two of her collaborations with M: "Cet air" and "Manitoumani", where she sings in both French and Bambara (the most spoken language in Mali). 🎶 3. K-Maro K-Maro is an artist born in Lebanon and later naturalized as a Canadian citizen. He rose to fame in France with his hit single "Femme Like U", which became an iconic track for millennials and is still played in French nightclubs today. 🎶 4. Stromae Do we even need to introduce him? The Belgian sensation Stromae became famous in 2010 with his hit "Alors on danse." After winning numerous awards, he put his career on hold in 2016 due to burnout. He made a comeback in 2022 with "L’enfer," a deeply moving song about mental health and suicidal thoughts. 🎶 5. Charlotte Cardin The newest artist on our list, Charlotte Cardin, is a Canadian singer-songwriter who recently emerged on the music scene. Her songs, including "Feel Good" and "Ensemble" (a duet with her Franco-Canadian partner Aliocha Schneider), are frequently played on French radio stations. Want to learn more about France, Francophonie, and French-speaking cultures? Our French courses are not just about the language—they also dive into culture, music, and traditions! Sign up now!Join us for an immersive learning experience!

As teachers, one question we often hear in class is: "Do you have any French TV series to recommend?" The answer is… Yes! Of course, tastes vary, but here are five different series, each with accessible vocabulary—especially if you keep the subtitles on (in French, of course!). "Samuel" (Arte series, available on Arte and YouTube). This animated series gently, humorously, and melancholically follows the diary of a young teenager. "Family Business" (available on Netflix). This show is a funny and slightly crazy family affair, as they (mistakenly) believe they are legally starting a cannabis business. "SKAM France" (available on France TV). It depicts the daily lives of teenagers, their struggles, and their journey to adulthood. Our opinion? It may not have the best acting, but for learning the language, it’s a must! (That’s how we improved our Italian—by watching SKAM Italia). "Lupin" (on Netflix). This series stars one of France’s favorite actors as a modern-day Arsène Lupin. It’s also a great way to familiarize yourself with the character before reading Maurice Leblanc’s original book. "Dix pour Cent" (on France TV). Follow the daily lives of (fictional) talent agents and get an inside look at the industry! The best part? Each episode features a famous French actor playing themselves. For more recommendations—and because watching series is great, but taking French classes is even better—sign up for engaging, high-quality lessons to learn real-life French!

Looking for some French shows to improve your listening skills but struggling to find something suited to your level? Say no more—we’ve got the perfect solution for you! 1- L'humeur de Linda (on TV5 Monde). This show features short, easy-to-understand episodes. The topic? The French language—its evolution, expressions, and how it's spoken around the world. Suitable for beginners. 2- Les Rencontres du Papotin (on France TV). In this show, a public figure answers a variety of unexpected questions posed by non-professional journalists diagnosed with the autism spectrum. It's funny, often touching, and great for practicing Q&A interactions. Suitable for elementary-level learners. 3- Un Dimanche à la Campagne (available on France TV). The host welcomes three celebrities for a countryside weekend, where, without their phones, they open up about their lives while playing games, cooking, and walking in the garden. Perfect for intermediate learners. 4- Hot Ones France (available on YouTube). The concept is simple: a celebrity, a host, chicken nuggets, and spicy sauces. The host asks 10 questions—some deep, some fun—while the sauces get hotter with each round. Expect unexpected answers and lots of laughs! Suitable for advanced speakers. With Le Spot Français, you’re sure to make progress, but a little extra help with our recommendations never hurts! Don’t hesitate to sign up!

Have you ever confused très and beaucoup? That's totally normal! It's a very common mistake for learners of the French language. Discover our tips so you never make the mistake again! 🔹 Très: used with adjectives (intelligent, tall...) and adverbs (well, for a long time) It gives information about quality or intensity. Example: Elle est très intelligente. → She is very intelligent. Cette classe dure très longtemps. → This class lasts for a very long time. 🔸 Beaucoup: used with verbs (to eat, to watch...) and nouns (friends, money...). With a noun, you need to add the preposition "de" or "d'" after beaucoup. It expresses a sense of quantity or number. Example: J’ai beaucoup mangé au buffet chinois. → I ate a lot at the Chinese buffet. Je n’ai pas beaucoup d’argent en ce moment. → I don’t have much money right now. J’ai rencontré beaucoup d’amis en Erasmus. → I met a lot of friends during my Erasmus exchange. If you want to learn grammar in a logical and fun way, and be able to practice it in context, both in writing and speaking, the courses at Le Spot are made for you!