Learn French B1
Online
Build Confidence, Expand Your Vocabulary,
and Start Speaking with Fluency
Reaching the B1 level in French is a major milestone—and it’s where things start getting exciting. The EF Complete French Course – Level B1 is designed for intermediate learners who are ready to deepen their skills, expand their vocabulary, and begin communicating more fluently and naturally in real-life situations. This online French B1 course offers 18 weeks of rich, guided learning built around a clear structure and a wide variety of engaging content.
Whether you’re studying French on your own or looking for a comprehensive resource to move beyond beginner level, this course helps you become a confident, independent user of French through listening, reading, writing, speaking, grammar, and cultural exploration.
A Real B1 French Course
for Independent Learners
At the B1 level, learners typically begin to:
• Understand the main points of clear, standard speech on familiar topics
• Deal with most situations likely to arise during travel
or daily life in French-speaking regions
• Produce simple connected text on topics of personal interest
• Describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions
• Explain opinions and give reasons for decisions
• Improve fluency and accuracy in conversation
• Start expressing ideas with more detail and nuance
This course offers all the tools you need to achieve those goals—with interactive lessons, real French content, and a structured weekly routine that supports long-term retention and gradual improvement.
A Fully Guided 18-Week Curriculum
for B1 French
The B1 level in the EF Complete French Course spans 18 weeks, each composed of 6 learning days. You’ll work through vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural immersion—with a focus on practical communication and deeper understanding of how French really works.
Day 1 + Day 4
Vocabulary Modules
Each week, you'll work on four vocabulary modules from the Word Builder. These include:
• Bilingual word lists covering intermediate-level topics like Housing,
clothing, shoes and accessories, newspapers and TV, theatre and cinema, perceptions, behaviour, climate, matter, weather, and more
• Gender colour-coding (blue for masculine, red for feminine)
for quick visual reference
• Native audio recordings for pronunciation
• Four interactive games and exercises per module
• Built-in spaced repetition, with each word list reviewed
multiple times across the course
These modules provide the lexical base you need to communicate fluently on a wide range of topics.
Day 2
Podcast Listening & Transcript Study
Each Tuesday, you’ll study a new episode from the “Learn French with Anthony” Podcast, selected for B1-level learners. These episodes expose you to authentic, yet accessible, French speech and provide:
• Full bilingual transcripts with sentence-by-sentence breakdowns
• Four comprehension and vocabulary exercises per episode
• Exposure to colloquial expressions and natural rhythms of French
• Progressive development of your listening skills
This regular practice with real spoken French helps you bridge the gap between textbook French and everyday communication.
Day 3
Grammar and Conjugation Practice
Grammar and conjugation lessons on Day 3 are based on the content introduced in the podcast. Topics covered at the B1 level include:
• Imperfect vs. compound past
• The present & past subjunctive
• Pronouns (object, relative, possessive, demonstrative)
• Cause, consequence, concession, opposition, hypothesis, etc.
• Indirect speech
• Sentence connectors
and more complex sentence structures
Each lesson includes bilingual examples, clear explanations, and interactive exercises so you can apply grammar directly in context and solidify your understanding.
Day 5
Communication Skills in Practical Situations
At B1, communication modules are designed around well-known icons of French-speaking culture—from artists, authors, and monuments to fashion designers, food brands, and historical figures. These modules offer:
• Narrations and dialogues featuring cultural references
• Vocabulary lists with translations
• Role plays and situational activities
• Listening, speaking, reading, and writing tasks
• Exposure to a wider range of vocabulary and sentence structures
You’ll develop your communication skills while gaining insight into Francophone culture in fields like art, cinema, gastronomy, literature, fashion, and books.
Day 6
Phonetics & Reading
Saturdays are all about immersion. At the B1 level, you’ll work with specially selected episodes of the “Explore France with Anthony” Podcast, which focuses on six major cultural and societal themes:
• Art
• Culture
• Cooking
• History
• Society
• Travel
Each episode includes:
• Audio recordings and multilingual transcripts
(French + English, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese)
• A video quiz to test comprehension
• Vocabulary activities to reinforce new expressions
• Real spoken French with natural intonation and tone
This day helps you connect your French learning with the realities of life in France and the broader French-speaking world.
Develop Intermediate French Skills
Through Real-Life Contexts
Everything in the EF Complete French Course is designed to make French meaningful. You’re not just learning rules or lists—you’re learning how to speak, understand, and interact with people in French. The B1 level is where your skills become practical and versatile.
You’ll notice:
• Increased fluency in conversations
• Better understanding of written and spoken content
• More confidence when writing emails, messages, or short texts
• A growing cultural awareness that makes the language feel alive
• This course prepares you to use French naturally,
even when the topic moves beyond basic introductions and routines.
Prepare for B2
with a Solid Foundation
The B1 level serves as a bridge to the more advanced B2 stage. By the end of these 18 weeks, you’ll have:
• A wider vocabulary and greater command of sentence structure
• More advanced grammatical knowledge
• The ability to hold conversations in French
on a variety of familiar and personal topics
• A deeper understanding of Francophone culture
and everyday language
You’ll also feel more comfortable with complex texts, spoken discussions, and intermediate-level challenges in listening and writing.
Your Path to the Next Level
Starts Here
The EF Complete French Course – Level B1 is the perfect choice for learners who want to transition from elementary to confident intermediate. With expert guidance, varied content, and consistent practice, you’ll reach a point where you’re not just learning French—you’re using it.
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