Learn French B2
Online
Speak with Confidence, Refine Your Skills,
and Deepen Your Understanding of French Culture
The B2 level is where you transition from intermediate learner to independent speaker. At this stage, your goal is not just to communicate, but to communicate clearly, confidently, and with nuance. The EF Complete French Course – Level B2 is a comprehensive 18-week programme designed to help you refine your grammar, expand your vocabulary, improve your fluency, and engage more deeply with French culture, society, and real-life conversation.
If you're looking for a structured and effective online B2 French course, this programme is ideal for self-learners who want to progress beyond textbook learning and develop real-world language competence.
What You'll Achieve
at the B2 Level
At B2, learners can:
• Understand the main ideas of complex texts,
including abstract and technical content
• Engage in extended conversations and debates
• Express ideas clearly and in detail, with well-structured arguments
• Interact with native speakers without major strain
• Write clear, detailed texts on a wide range of topics
• Handle both formal and informal registers appropriately
The EF B2 course is built to support you in reaching these objectives—step by step, week by week—with a rich combination of grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural exploration.
A Weekly Learning Routine
That Works
This B2-level course follows a structured rhythm over 18 weeks, with 6 learning days per week. Each day targets a specific skill area, ensuring that you're consistently reinforcing your knowledge, while making room for new progress.
Day 1 + Day 4
Vocabulary Modules
The Word Builder continues at the B2 level with vocabulary modules focused on upper-intermediate topics such as:
• News and media
• Health and society
• Economy and the world of work
• Environment and ecology
• Politics and International relations
•History and war
Each module includes:
• A bilingual word list with gender colour coding
(blue = masculine, red = feminine)
• Audio recordings for pronunciation
• Four interactive exercises or games
• Built-in spaced repetition,
ensuring long-term retention of key vocabulary
These modules help you speak and write with more precision, across a wider variety of topics.
Day 2
Podcast Listening & Transcript Study
Day 2 is dedicated to a specially selected episode of the “Learn French with Anthony” Podcast, crafted for upper-intermediate learners. With each episode, you will:
• Listen to natural, fluent French and follow along
with the full transcript
• Review sentence-by-sentence translation and
explanations for greater comprehension
• Complete four exercises focusing on vocabulary,
idioms, and grammar
• Become familiar with common colloquial expressions
and authentic phrasing
These episodes train your ear to follow French as it's spoken by and for native speakers.
Day 3
Grammar and Conjugation Practice
Day 3 lessons dive into the advanced grammar and conjugation patterns used in the podcast episode. Topics typically include:
• Subjunctive mood (present and past)
• Passive voice
• Advanced relative clauses
• Formal and informal register
• Agreement rules and exceptions
• Indirect speech and nuanced tenses
Each lesson features bilingual examples, clear explanations, and interactive exercises, allowing you to practise grammar in context and gain control over complex structures.
Day 5
Communication Skills in Practical Situations
The communication modules at B2 are built around cultural figures and symbols from the French-speaking world. These include:
• Artists, authors, musicians, philosophers, chefs, fashion designers
• Iconic brands and historical personalities
• Cultural concepts and national debates
Each module includes:
• A narration and a dialogue
• Themed vocabulary list and translations
• Realistic role plays
• Speaking, reading, and writing exercises
• Exposure to idiomatic French and cultural nuance
This approach helps you express personal opinions, engage in conversation, and respond spontaneously—skills essential at B2.
Day 6
Phonetics & Reading
Each Saturday, you'll dive into immersive content with episodes from the “Explore France with Anthony” Podcast, focusing on major themes:
• Art
• Cuisine
• Culture
• History
• Society
• Travel
Each session includes:
• Audio content with transcripts in six languages
(French + English, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese)
• A video quiz to test your comprehension
• Vocabulary activities to reinforce key expressions
• Exposure to natural, fast-paced French used in real-life contexts
At B2, these materials support both language acquisition and cultural fluency.
Learn French B2 in Context
With Relevant Materials and Progressive Guidance
Rather than overwhelming you with grammar rules or long vocabulary lists in isolation, the EF Complete French Course offers a context-rich, multi-format approach. You’ll see and hear the language in real use, make connections between concepts, and gain the confidence to express yourself clearly—in writing and in speech.
Each week, you’ll build on what you’ve previously learned, while discovering new themes and structures. The balance of repetition, progression, and cultural relevance makes this course an ideal tool for upper-intermediate learners who want to go further.
Prepare for C1
And Use French with Independence
By the end of the B2 level, you will be able to:
• Participate actively in conversations with native speakers
• Understand complex spoken and written texts with minimal support
• Express and defend ideas clearly and fluently
• Handle professional, academic, and social interactions in French
• Move forward to advanced-level learning with confidence
This level acts as a springboard to the C1 level, where you’ll begin mastering the subtleties of French expression and understanding.
Your Path to the Next Level
Starts Here
The EF Complete French Course – Level B2 is more than just another online French course—it's a fully guided path to true language independence. Through real-world content, cultural insights, and expert structure, you’ll be ready to speak, understand, and live the French language with clarity and confidence.
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