The best night of a life (backstage, no less), a pickup line that earned a legendary râteau, and what science actually says about why we dream at all. It could only be... Conversation Starters ☕️ Phase 3 — Test B. 🎤🌙💫

✅ A quick, simple (dare I say, fun?) window into how your French is doing.

All the colloquial phrases were included in these episodes, so it should keep you accountable and fit in a nice bit of review.

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. Mark your answers and use the scoring guide at the end to determine your level. 👍🏼

Newer to French? 6+ is a genuinely good score here — this test is calibrated for where you're heading, not where you started. 🌱

👂🏻 Compréhension orale

Ecoutez l'extrait suivant et répondez aux questions qui suivent.

Question 1: Quel était le plus beau jour de la narratrice ?

a) Le jour de sa remise de diplôme
b) Son mariage
c) Un voyage à l'étranger
d) Un concert, avec un accès en coulisses

Question 2: Comment se sentait-elle au début, en coulisses ?

a) Elle avait sommeil
b) Elle flippait, elle était très nerveuse
c) Elle s'ennuyait déjà
d) Elle était en colère

Question 3: Une fois sur place, comment s'est-elle sentie ?

a) Malade
b) Toujours aussi timide
c) Comme un poisson dans l'eau, très à l'aise
d) Pressée de rentrer

Question 4: Qu'est-il arrivé au garçon avec sa phrase de drague ?

a) Il s'est pris un râteau, il a été rejeté
b) Il a réussi à la séduire
c) Il est parti sans un mot
d) Il a chanté sur scène

Question 5: Comment la soirée s'est-elle terminée ?

a) Le concert a été annulé
b) Elle a perdu ses amis
c) Le chanteur leur a dédié une chanson
d) La police a fait évacuer la salle

📋 Grammaire et vocabulaire

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📖 Compréhension de la lecture /👂🏻 Compréhension orale [avancée]

There's audio and text for this one. If you choose to use only the audio, give yourself x2 points per answer.

🎧 L'article — vitesse normale

⚡️ Défi : à la Parisienne — la même chose, au débit d'une vraie conversation parisienne. Franchement très difficile — c'est le but. Un défi un peu fou : tu suis ?

The headline has a few traps. The advanced reading questions reveal whether you caught the detail behind the story. Start my 7-day trial →

🎯 Answers

Ready to see what Conversation Starters Phase 3 kept hidden? Open the key and compare every answer while the scenes are still fresh. Start my 7-day trial →

✅ Scoring Guide

• 🦾 16-18 correct answers: Advanced level. You have a strong grasp of intermediate French and can handle more challenging material. You have made amazing progress.

• 💪 12-16 correct answers: Intermediate level. You have a great understanding of French, better than 95% of learners - more colloquial phrases and complex grammar structures might help you improve. But these will come naturally with patience. Whatever you're doing… keep doing it!

• ⭐️ 8-12 correct answers: Lower-intermediate level. You are in the top 10% of learners. These questions are *hard* and designed for to test all levels. A few more months of study would see you become a solid intermediate level.

• 🌱 4-8 correct answers: Beginner level. No one should be discouraged by this level. Intermediate is just on the horizon! Some of your mistakes may give you a hint of where you might need study.

How did everyone else do? Vote and see how your score stacks up against the class — members only. Start my 7-day trial →

📈 Note your score somewhere you'll find it — series tests like this drop after every ten episodes of a series. Want a rematch? All past tests live here.

💬 Quelle question était la plus difficile pour toi ? Post its number in the comments — the most-missed question gets its revenge in the next test.

🔮 What's next?

Scored 12+? That's all of Phase 3 behind you — chapeau ! You've finished the Conversation Starters. Ready for opinions with real stakes?

Not a member yet? Every lesson, test and the private podcast come with membership — Start my 7-day trial → and step straight into the debates of Hot Issues. 💜

*👂🏻 Listening Comprehension Text:

That first clip is worth a second pass. Read the transcript line by line and catch the turns that slipped past your ear. Start my 7-day trial →

Conversation Starters ☕️ Phase 3 — Lessons 14–25:

See you here soon for another lesson :)

À plus tard, mes chers élèves!
Amélie 💜

Please Remember! Take what's useful, leave the rest

These tests will help some students - help them stay motivated and help them see their progress.

But if it does the opposite… I encourage you to just move on! Take what's useful, leave the rest is great advice in life and language-learning. Please do not under any circumstances get discouraged and rundown because of the results of this test. That's an order!

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← Back to the Conversation Starters ☕️ Phase 3     ·     ✅ Hot Issues 🔥 →

A girls' night worth pulling out all the stops for, the truth about why your horoscope always seems to "get" you, and a theory or two that's a little tirée par les cheveux. It could only be... Conversation Starters ☕️ Phase 3 — Test A. 💃✨🔮

✅ A quick, simple (dare I say, fun?) window into how your French is doing.

All the colloquial phrases were included in these episodes, so it should keep you accountable and fit in a nice bit of review.

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. Mark your answers and use the scoring guide at the end to determine your level. 👍🏼

Newer to French? 6+ is a genuinely good score here — this test is calibrated for where you're heading, not where you started. 🌱

👂🏻 Compréhension orale

Ecoutez l'extrait suivant et répondez aux questions qui suivent.

Question 1: De quoi la narratrice en avait-elle marre ?

a) De la routine métro-boulot-dodo et des journées chargées
b) De ses amies
c) De faire du sport
d) De la ville

Question 2: Qui lui propose une soirée en ville ?

a) Sa collègue de bureau
b) Sa voisine
c) Sa sœur
d) Sarah, sa pote d'enfance

Question 3: Que veut dire « sortir le grand jeu » ici ?

a) Faire des économies
b) Sortir un jeu de société
c) Rentrer très tôt
d) Se faire très belle : robe, talons, maquillage

Question 4: Comment a-t-elle vécu la soirée ?

a) Elle est partie tôt
b) Elle s'est disputée avec Sarah
c) Elle a adoré, elle a kiffé chaque minute
d) Elle s'est ennuyée

Question 5: Dans quel état a-t-elle repris le travail le lundi ?

a) Le sourire aux lèvres, de bonne humeur
b) En retard et stressée
c) Malade
d) Épuisée et de mauvaise humeur

📋 Grammaire et vocabulaire

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📖 Compréhension de la lecture /👂🏻 Compréhension orale [avancée]

There's audio and text for this one. If you choose to use only the audio, give yourself x2 points per answer.

🎧 L'article — vitesse normale

⚡️ Défi : à la Parisienne — la même chose, au débit d'une vraie conversation parisienne. Franchement très difficile — c'est le but. Un défi un peu fou : tu suis ?

The headline has a few traps. The advanced reading questions reveal whether you caught the detail behind the story. Start my 7-day trial →

🎯 Answers

Ready to see what Conversation Starters Phase 3 kept hidden? Open the key and compare every answer while the scenes are still fresh. Start my 7-day trial →

✅ Scoring Guide

• 🦾 16-18 correct answers: Advanced level. You have a strong grasp of intermediate French and can handle more challenging material. You have made amazing progress.

• 💪 12-16 correct answers: Intermediate level. You have a great understanding of French, better than 95% of learners - more colloquial phrases and complex grammar structures might help you improve. But these will come naturally with patience. Whatever you're doing… keep doing it!

• ⭐️ 8-12 correct answers: Lower-intermediate level. You are in the top 10% of learners. These questions are *hard* and designed for to test all levels. A few more months of study would see you become a solid intermediate level.

• 🌱 4-8 correct answers: Beginner level. No one should be discouraged by this level. Intermediate is just on the horizon! Some of your mistakes may give you a hint of where you might need study.

How did everyone else do? Vote and see how your score stacks up against the class — members only. Start my 7-day trial →

📈 Note your score somewhere you'll find it — series tests like this drop after every ten episodes of a series. Want a rematch? All past tests live here.

💬 Quelle question était la plus difficile pour toi ? Post its number in the comments — the most-missed question gets its revenge in the next test.

🔮 What's next?

Scored 12+? You're breezing through Phase 3 — and the conversations don't stop here. Two more episodes are queued up to keep your streak alive.

Not a member yet? The tests are a members' perk, but the door's open — Start my 7-day trial → and keep the momentum going. 💜

*👂🏻 Listening Comprehension Text:

That first clip is worth a second pass. Read the transcript line by line and catch the turns that slipped past your ear. Start my 7-day trial →

Conversation Starters ☕️ Phase 3 — Lessons 1–13:

See you here soon for another lesson :)

À plus tard, mes chers élèves!
Amélie 💜

Please Remember! Take what's useful, leave the rest

These tests will help some students - help them stay motivated and help them see their progress.

But if it does the opposite… I encourage you to just move on! Take what's useful, leave the rest is great advice in life and language-learning. Please do not under any circumstances get discouraged and rundown because of the results of this test. That's an order!

*If you want to unsubscribe from just these ✅ Level Tests, I've made that possible here. Simply switch off this button:

← Back to the Conversation Starters ☕️ Phase 3     ·     ✅ Conversation Starters ☕️ Phase 3 — Test B →

An old university crush, a plate of pasta worth taking your time over, and the truth about whether the French really are all fleeing the city for the countryside (spoiler: pas vraiment). It could only be... Conversation Starters ☕️ Phase 2B — Test B. 🍝🏡❤️

✅ A quick, simple (dare I say, fun?) window into how your French is doing.

All the colloquial phrases were included in these episodes, so it should keep you accountable and fit in a nice bit of review.

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. Mark your answers and use the scoring guide at the end to determine your level. 👍🏼

Newer to French? 6+ is a genuinely good score here — this test is calibrated for where you're heading, not where you started. 🌱

👂🏻 Compréhension orale

Ecoutez l'extrait suivant et répondez aux questions qui suivent.

Question 1: Depuis combien de temps n'avait-elle pas vu Théo ?

a) Depuis la veille
b) Depuis une semaine
c) Ils se voyaient tous les jours
d) Depuis très longtemps, ça faisait un bail

Question 2: Quel secret gardait-elle depuis la fac ?

a) Elle lui devait de l'argent
b) Elle avait menti sur son âge
c) Elle ne l'aimait pas du tout
d) Elle avait craqué sur lui sans jamais le dire

Question 3: Pourquoi a-t-elle failli annuler la soirée ?

a) Elle était crevée et débordée de travail
b) Le restaurant était fermé
c) Elle s'était disputée avec lui
d) Il pleuvait trop

Question 4: Qu'ont-ils fait au restaurant ?

a) Ils ont regardé un match
b) Ils ont pris leur temps pour déguster les pâtes et discuter
c) Ils se sont disputés
d) Ils ont mangé en vitesse

Question 5: Comment se sentait-elle en rentrant ?

a) Encore plus fatiguée
b) En colère contre Théo
c) Déçue de la soirée
d) Bien plus légère qu'à l'aller

📋 Grammaire et vocabulaire

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📖 Compréhension de la lecture /👂🏻 Compréhension orale [avancée]

There's audio and text for this one. If you choose to use only the audio, give yourself x2 points per answer.

🎧 L'article — vitesse normale

⚡️ Défi : à la Parisienne — la même chose, au débit d'une vraie conversation parisienne. Franchement très difficile — c'est le but. Un défi un peu fou : tu suis ?

The headline has a few traps. The advanced reading questions reveal whether you caught the detail behind the story. Start my 7-day trial →

🎯 Answers

Ready to see what Conversation Starters Phase 2B kept hidden? Open the key and compare every answer while the scenes are still fresh. Start my 7-day trial →

✅ Scoring Guide

• 🦾 16-18 correct answers: Advanced level. You have a strong grasp of intermediate French and can handle more challenging material. You have made amazing progress.

• 💪 12-16 correct answers: Intermediate level. You have a great understanding of French, better than 95% of learners - more colloquial phrases and complex grammar structures might help you improve. But these will come naturally with patience. Whatever you're doing… keep doing it!

• ⭐️ 8-12 correct answers: Lower-intermediate level. You are in the top 10% of learners. These questions are *hard* and designed for to test all levels. A few more months of study would see you become a solid intermediate level.

• 🌱 4-8 correct answers: Beginner level. No one should be discouraged by this level. Intermediate is just on the horizon! Some of your mistakes may give you a hint of where you might need study.

How did everyone else do? Vote and see how your score stacks up against the class — members only. Start my 7-day trial →

📈 Note your score somewhere you'll find it — series tests like this drop after every ten episodes of a series. Want a rematch? All past tests live here.

💬 Quelle question était la plus difficile pour toi ? Post its number in the comments — the most-missed question gets its revenge in the next test.

🔮 What's next?

Scored 12+? That's the whole second half of Phase 2B behind you — chapeau ! You're ready for the next stretch of conversations.

Not a member yet? Every lesson, test and the private podcast come with membership — Start my 7-day trial → and carry the momentum straight into Phase 3. 💜

*👂🏻 Listening Comprehension Text:

That first clip is worth a second pass. Read the transcript line by line and catch the turns that slipped past your ear. Start my 7-day trial →

Conversation Starters ☕️ Phase 2B — Lessons 12–22:

See you here soon for another lesson :)

À plus tard, mes chers élèves!
Amélie 💜

Please Remember! Take what's useful, leave the rest

Th

ese tests will help some students - help them stay motivated and help them see their progress.

But if it does the opposite… I encourage you to just move on! Take what's useful, leave the rest is great advice in life and language-learning. Please do not under any circumstances get discouraged and rundown because of the results of this test. That's an order!

*If you want to unsubscribe from just these ✅ Level Tests, I've made that possible here. Simply switch off this button:

← Back to the Conversation Starters ☕️ Phase 2B     ·     ✅ Conversation Starters ☕️ Phase 3 →

A case of the blues cured by a film you almost skipped, a butter croissant that owes its shape to a 1683 siege, and a coup de foudre or two along the way. It could only be... Conversation Starters ☕️ Phase 2B — Test A. 🎬🥐❤️‍🔥

✅ A quick, simple (dare I say, fun?) window into how your French is doing.

All the colloquial phrases were included in these episodes, so it should keep you accountable and fit in a nice bit of review.

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. Mark your answers and use the scoring guide at the end to determine your level. 👍🏼

Newer to French? 6+ is a genuinely good score here — this test is calibrated for where you're heading, not where you started. 🌱

👂🏻 Compréhension orale

Ecoutez l'extrait suivant et répondez aux questions qui suivent.

Question 1: Comment se sentait la narratrice depuis une semaine ?

a) Elle était très en colère
b) Elle était surexcitée
c) Elle n'avait pas le moral, elle avait le cafard
d) Elle était malade

Question 2: Que lui propose sa colocataire ?

a) De faire du sport
b) D'aller au cinéma le soir même
c) De partir en week-end
d) D'aller au restaurant

Question 3: Pourquoi finit-elle par accepter de sortir ?

a) Le film la passionnait
b) Elle voulait impressionner quelqu'un
c) Sa sœur insistait
d) Elle se dit « pourquoi pas », l'important est de sortir

Question 4: Comment était le film, en réalité ?

a) Une bonne surprise qui l'a fait rire aux larmes
b) Interrompu avant la fin
c) Trop triste pour elle
d) Ennuyeux du début à la fin

Question 5: Que fait-elle le lendemain ?

a) Elle rappelle enfin sa sœur
b) Elle déménage
c) Elle retourne au cinéma
d) Elle reste au lit toute la journée

📋 Grammaire et vocabulaire

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📖 Compréhension de la lecture /👂🏻 Compréhension orale [avancée]

There's audio and text for this one. If you choose to use only the audio, give yourself x2 points per answer.

🎧 L'article — vitesse normale

⚡️ Défi : à la Parisienne — la même chose, au débit d'une vraie conversation parisienne. Franchement très difficile — c'est le but. Un défi un peu fou : tu suis ?

The headline has a few traps. The advanced reading questions reveal whether you caught the detail behind the story. Start my 7-day trial →

🎯 Answers

Ready to see what Conversation Starters Phase 2B kept hidden? Open the key and compare every answer while the scenes are still fresh. Start my 7-day trial →

✅ Scoring Guide

• 🦾 16-18 correct answers: Advanced level. You have a strong grasp of intermediate French and can handle more challenging material. You have made amazing progress.

• 💪 12-16 correct answers: Intermediate level. You have a great understanding of French, better than 95% of learners - more colloquial phrases and complex grammar structures might help you improve. But these will come naturally with patience. Whatever you're doing… keep doing it!

• ⭐️ 8-12 correct answers: Lower-intermediate level. You are in the top 10% of learners. These questions are *hard* and designed for to test all levels. A few more months of study would see you become a solid intermediate level.

• 🌱 4-8 correct answers: Beginner level. No one should be discouraged by this level. Intermediate is just on the horizon! Some of your mistakes may give you a hint of where you might need study.

How did everyone else do? Vote and see how your score stacks up against the class — members only. Start my 7-day trial →

📈 Note your score somewhere you'll find it — series tests like this drop after every ten episodes of a series. Want a rematch? All past tests live here.

💬 Quelle question était la plus difficile pour toi ? Post its number in the comments — the most-missed question gets its revenge in the next test.

🔮 What's next?

Scored 12+? You're breezing through — and the conversations don't stop here. Two more Phase 2B episodes are queued up to keep your streak alive.

Not a member yet? The tests are a members' perk, but the door's open
Start my 7-day trial → and keep the momentum going. 💜

*👂🏻 Listening Comprehension Text:

That first clip is worth a second pass. Read the transcript line by line and catch the turns that slipped past your ear. Start my 7-day trial →

Conversation Starters ☕️ Phase 2B — Lessons 1–11:

See you here soon for another lesson :)

À plus tard, mes chers élèves!
Amélie 💜

Please Remember! Take what's useful, leave the rest

These tests will help some students - help them stay motivated and help them see their progress.

But if it does the opposite… I encourage you to just move on! Take what's useful, leave the rest is great advice in life and language-learning. Please do not under any circumstances get discouraged and rundown because of the results of this test. That's an order!

*If you want to unsubscribe from just these ✅ Level Tests, I've made that possible here. Simply switch off this button:

← Back to the Conversation Starters ☕️ Phase 2B     ·     ✅ Conversation Starters ☕️ Phase 2B — Test B →

A bouquet that died in the sun (c'est la lose), a coup de foudre story at the dinner table, one round too many — tchin tchin ! — and the 2000-year-old history of la bise. You've finished the survival kit, so it could only be... French 101 🇫🇷 Test B. 💍🥂😘

✅ A quick, simple (dare I say, fun?) window into how your French is doing.

All the colloquial phrases were included in these episodes, so it should keep you accountable and fit in a nice bit of review.

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. Mark your answers and use the scoring guide at the end to determine your level. 👍🏼

Newer to French? 6+ is a genuinely good score here — this test is calibrated for where you're heading, not where you started. 🌱

👂🏻 Compréhension orale

Ecoutez l'extrait suivant et répondez aux questions qui suivent.

Question 1: Qu'est-il arrivé à son bouquet ?

a) Elle l'a oublié dans le train
b) Il est tombé dans la piscine
c) Il a fané en plein soleil
d) Le chien l'a mangé

Question 2: Comment le problème du bouquet est-il résolu ?

a) La grand-mère propose d'aller cueillir de la lavande
b) Elle s'en passe
c) Elle en achète un au village
d) La mariée lui prête le sien

Question 3: Comment les mariés se sont-ils rencontrés ?

a) Dans un café
b) À un concert, sous la pluie
c) À la plage
d) Au travail

Question 4: Que fait le père de Chloé au dîner ?

a) Il fait un long discours
b) Il danse sur la table
c) Il offre sa tournée
d) Il part tôt

Question 5: Comment se termine le week-end ?

a) Par une dispute
b) Par un départ à l'aube
c) Par une baignade dans la rivière
d) Par un orage

📋 Grammaire et vocabulaire

Did French 101 stick more than you think? Eight grammar traps from French 101 Test B turn those colloquial phrases into a quick checkpoint. Start my 7-day trial →

📖 Compréhension de la lecture /👂🏻 Compréhension orale [avancée]

There's audio and text for this one. If you choose to use only the audio, give yourself x2 points per answer.

🎧 L'article — vitesse normale

⚡️ Défi : à la Parisienne — la même chose, au débit d'une vraie conversation parisienne. Franchement très difficile — c'est le but. Un défi un peu fou : tu suis ?

The headline has a few traps. The advanced reading questions reveal whether you caught the detail behind the story. Start my 7-day trial →

🎯 Answers

Ready to see what French 101 kept hidden? Open the key and compare every answer while the scenes are still fresh. Start my 7-day trial →

✅ Scoring Guide

• 🦾 16-18 correct answers: Advanced level. You have a strong grasp of intermediate French and can handle more challenging material. You have made amazing progress.

• 💪 12-16 correct answers: Intermediate level. You have a great understanding of French, better than 95% of learners - more colloquial phrases and complex grammar structures might help you improve. But these will come naturally with patience. Whatever you're doing… keep doing it!

• ⭐️ 8-12 correct answers: Lower-intermediate level. You are in the top 10% of learners. These questions are *hard* and designed for to test all levels. A few more months of study would see you become a solid intermediate level.

• 🌱 4-8 correct answers: Beginner level. No one should be discouraged by this level. Intermediate is just on the horizon! Some of your mistakes may give you a hint of where you might need study.

How did everyone else do? Vote and see how your score stacks up against the class — members only. Start my 7-day trial →

📈 Note your score somewhere you'll find it — series tests like this drop after every ten episodes of a series. Want a rematch? All past tests live here.

💬 Quelle question était la plus difficile pour toi ? Post its number in the comments — the most-missed question gets its revenge in the next test.

🔮 What's next?

Scored 12+ on both tests? Félicitations : you can officially cope in French. Your next series is Conversation Starters Phase 2 ☕️ — longer, faster, more personal.

Not a member yet? The paid program unlocks all 220+ lessons, the private podcast feed in your podcast app, and every test like this one. Start my 7-day trial →

*👂🏻 Listening Comprehension Text:

That first clip is worth a second pass. Read the transcript line by line and catch the turns that slipped past your ear. Start my 7-day trial →

French 101 🇫🇷 — Lessons 11–19:

See you here soon for another lesson :)

À plus tard, mes chers élèves!
Amélie 💜

Please Remember! Take what's useful, leave the rest

These tests will help some students - help them stay motivated and help them see their progress.

But if it does the opposite… I encourage you to just move on! Take what's useful, leave the rest is great advice in life and language-learning. Please do not under any circumstances get discouraged and rundown because of the results of this test. That's an order!

*If you want to unsubscribe from just these ✅ Level Tests, I've made that possible here. Simply switch off this button:

← Back to the French 101 🇫🇷 ✅ Conversation Starters Phase 2 ☕️ →

A temps de chien, a coat that cost a fortune (oh purée !), a pharmacy queue that turned into a friendship — and six ways to survive a canicule without the clim. It could only be... French 101 🇫🇷 Test A. 🧥💊☀️

✅ A quick, simple (dare I say, fun?) window into how your French is doing.

All the colloquial phrases were included in these episodes, so it should keep you accountable and fit in a nice bit of review.

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. Mark your answers and use the scoring guide at the end to determine your level. 👍🏼

Newer to French? 6+ is a genuinely good score here — this test is calibrated for where you're heading, not where you started. 🌱

👂🏻 Compréhension orale

Ecoutez l'extrait suivant et répondez aux questions qui suivent.

Question 1: Quel temps faisait-il ce matin-là ?

a) Il pleuvait des cordes
b) Il faisait très lourd
c) Il y avait un orage
d) Il faisait un froid de canard

Question 2: Pourquoi dit-elle « Oh purée ! » dans les boutiques ?

a) La boutique était fermée
b) Elle avait oublié sa carte
c) Les manteaux étaient hors de prix
d) Il n'y avait plus sa taille

Question 3: Qu'est-ce qui l'énerve à la pharmacie ?

a) La pharmacie allait fermer
b) Le prix des médicaments
c) La longue file d'attente
d) Le pharmacien était désagréable

Question 4: Comment la dame la reconnaît-elle ?

a) Elles se sont vues à la boutique
b) Elles s'étaient déjà croisées à la boulangerie
c) Elles sont voisines
d) Elles travaillent ensemble

Question 5: Que lui dit la dame en partant ?

a) Bonne journée !
b) Bon rétablissement !
c) Bon courage !
d) À bientôt !

📋 Grammaire et vocabulaire

Did French 101 stick more than you think? Eight grammar traps from French 101 Test A turn those colloquial phrases into a quick checkpoint. Start my 7-day trial →

📖 Compréhension de la lecture /👂🏻 Compréhension orale [avancée]

There's audio and text for this one. If you choose to use only the audio, give yourself x2 points per answer.

🎧 L'article — vitesse normale

⚡️ Défi : à la Parisienne — la même chose, au débit d'une vraie conversation parisienne. Franchement très difficile — c'est le but. Un défi un peu fou : tu suis ?

The headline has a few traps. The advanced reading questions reveal whether you caught the detail behind the story. Start my 7-day trial →

🎯 Answers

Ready to see what French 101 kept hidden? Open the key and compare every answer while the scenes are still fresh. Start my 7-day trial →

✅ Scoring Guide

• 🦾 16-18 correct answers: Advanced level. You have a strong grasp of intermediate French and can handle more challenging material. You have made amazing progress.

• 💪 12-16 correct answers: Intermediate level. You have a great understanding of French, better than 95% of learners - more colloquial phrases and complex grammar structures might help you improve. But these will come naturally with patience. Whatever you're doing… keep doing it!

• ⭐️ 8-12 correct answers: Lower-intermediate level. You are in the top 10% of learners. These questions are *hard* and designed for to test all levels. A few more months of study would see you become a solid intermediate level.

• 🌱 4-8 correct answers: Beginner level. No one should be discouraged by this level. Intermediate is just on the horizon! Some of your mistakes may give you a hint of where you might need study.

How did everyone else do? Vote and see how your score stacks up against the class — members only. Start my 7-day trial →

📈 Note your score somewhere you'll find it — series tests like this drop after every ten episodes of a series. Want a rematch? All past tests live here.

💬 Quelle question était la plus difficile pour toi ? Post its number in the comments — the most-missed question gets its revenge in the next test.

🔮 What's next?

Scored 12+? The survival kit is working. The situations continue in episodes 11–21 — la drague, a job interview, a wedding, a painful breakup — with ✅ Test B waiting at the end.

Under 12? Replay a few episodes in your podcast feed first; the phrases stick better on a second listen. 💜

*👂🏻 Listening Comprehension Text:

That first clip is worth a second pass. Read the transcript line by line and catch the turns that slipped past your ear. Start my 7-day trial →

French 101 🇫🇷 — Lessons 1–10:

See you here soon for another lesson :)

À plus tard, mes chers élèves!
Amélie 💜

Please Remember! Take what's useful, leave the rest

These tests will help some students - help them stay motivated and help them see their progress.

But if it does the opposite… I encourage you to just move on! Take what's useful, leave the rest is great advice in life and language-learning. Please do not under any circumstances get discouraged and rundown because of the results of this test. That's an order!

*If you want to unsubscribe from just these ✅ Level Tests, I've made that possible here. Simply switch off this button:

← Back to the French 101 🇫🇷 . ✅ French 101 🇫🇷 Test B →

A flea-market victory, a scooter that gave up mid-hill (Paris voted them out anyway — 89% said allez, ouste), a close call at the Sacré-Cœur, and one last sunset from the Tour Montparnasse — t'inquiète, you're ready. It could only be... Paris Series Test B 🛴🥷🌇

✅ A quick, simple (dare I say, fun?) window into how your French is doing.

All the colloquial phrases were included in these Paris episodes, so it should keep you accountable and fit in a nice bit of review.

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. Mark your answers and use the scoring guide at the end to determine your level. 👍🏼

Newer to French? 6+ is a genuinely good score here — this test is calibrated for where you're heading, not where you started. 🌱

👂🏻 Compréhension orale

Ecoutez l'extrait suivant et répondez aux questions qui suivent.

Question 1: Qu'est-ce qu'elle a acheté à la brocante ?

a) Des cartes postales
b) Une lampe Art déco
c) Un miroir ancien
d) Un vase en cristal

Question 2: Quel problème a-t-elle eu avec la trottinette ?

a) Impossible de la déverrouiller
b) Un pneu crevé
c) On la lui a volée
d) Plus de batterie en pleine côte

Question 3: Que s'est-il passé devant le Sacré-Cœur ?

a) Elle a retrouvé une amie
b) Elle a perdu son téléphone
c) Un artiste a fait son portrait
d) Elle a senti une main sur son sac

Question 4: Où termine-t-elle sa journée ?

a) Dans un café de Montmartre
b) Sur les quais de la Seine
c) Au Jardin des Tuileries
d) Au sommet de la Tour Montparnasse

Question 5: Qu'a-t-elle enfin appris à faire ?

a) Négocier les prix
b) Conduire une trottinette
c) Profiter du moment
d) Éviter les foules

📋 Grammaire et vocabulaire

Did Paris stick more than you think? Eight grammar traps from Paris Series Test B turn those street-level phrases into a quick checkpoint. Start my 7-day trial →

📖 Compréhension de la lecture /👂🏻 Compréhension orale [avancée]

There's audio and text for this one. If you choose to use only the audio, give yourself x2 points per answer.

🎧 L'article — vitesse normale

⚡️ Défi : à la Parisienne — la même chose, au débit d'une vraie conversation parisienne. Franchement très difficile — c'est le but. Un défi un peu fou : tu suis ?

The Louvre headline has a few traps. The advanced Paris questions reveal whether you caught the detail behind the headline. Start my 7-day trial →

🎯 Answers

Ready to see what Paris kept hidden? Open the key and compare every answer while the scenes are still fresh. Start my 7-day trial →

✅ Scoring Guide

• 🦾 16-18 correct answers: Advanced level. You have a strong grasp of intermediate French and can handle more challenging material. You have made amazing progress.

• 💪 12-16 correct answers: Intermediate level. You have a great understanding of French, better than 95% of learners - more colloquial phrases and complex grammar structures might help you improve. But these will come naturally with patience. Whatever you're doing… keep doing it!

• ⭐️ 8-12 correct answers: Lower-intermediate level. You are in the top 10% of learners. These questions are *hard* and designed for to test all levels. A few more months of study would see you become a solid intermediate level.

• 🌱 4-8 correct answers: Beginner level. No one should be discouraged by this level. Intermediate is just on the horizon! Some of your mistakes may give you a hint of where you might need study.

How did everyone else do? Vote and see how your score stacks up against the class — members only. Start my 7-day trial →

📈 Note your score somewhere you'll find it — series tests like this drop after every ten episodes of a series. Want a rematch? All past tests live here.

💬 Quelle question était la plus difficile pour toi ? Post its number in the comments — the most-missed question gets its revenge in the next test.

🔮 What's next?

Scored 12+ on both tests? Félicitations : you're officially the friend who orders for the whole table. Your next series is Vivre en France 🥖 — because visiting France is one thing, and living it is where the fun really starts.

Not a member yet? The paid program unlocks all 220+ lessons, the private podcast feed in your podcast app, and every test like this one. Start my 7-day trial →

*👂🏻 Listening Comprehension Text:

That first Paris clip is worth a second pass. Read the transcript line by line and catch the turns that slipped past your ear. Start my 7-day trial →

Paris Series 🗼 — Lessons 11–19:

See you here soon for another lesson :)

À plus tard, mes chers élèves!
Amélie 💜

Please Remember! Take what's useful, leave the rest

These tests will help some students - help them stay motivated and help them see their progress.

But if it does the opposite… I encourage you to just move on! Take what's useful, leave the rest is great advice in life and language-learning. Please do not under any circumstances get discouraged and rundown because of the results of this test. That's an order!

*If you want to unsubscribe from just these ✅ Level Tests, I've made that possible here. Simply switch off this button:

← Back to the Paris Series 🗼 ✅ Vivre en France 🥖 →

A métro line gone wrong, a hotel that lost your booking, a croissant with healing powers, and news that the Joconde is finally moving into her own room — ça vaut le coup, non ? It could only be... Paris Series 🗼 Test A. ✈️🥐🗼

✅ A quick, simple (dare I say, fun?) window into how your French is doing.

All the colloquial phrases were included in these Paris episodes, so it should keep you accountable and fit in a nice bit of review.

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. Mark your answers and use the scoring guide at the end to determine your level. 👍🏼

Newer to French? 6+ is a genuinely good score here — this test is calibrated for where you're heading, not where you started. 🌱

👂🏻 Compréhension orale

Ecoutez l'extrait suivant et répondez aux questions qui suivent.

Question 1: Quel problème a-t-elle eu dans le métro ?

a) Elle s'est trompée de ligne
b) Le métro était en grève
c) Elle a perdu son ticket
d) Elle s'est fait voler son sac

Question 2: Pourquoi en avait-elle sa claque à l'hôtel ?

a) L'ascenseur était en panne
b) Sa chambre n'était pas prête
c) On ne trouvait pas sa réservation
d) Le wifi ne marchait pas

Question 3: De quoi avait-elle une envie folle ?

a) D'un croissant au beurre
b) D'une tarte aux fraises
c) D'une baguette tradition
d) D'un café crème

Question 4: Qui lui a indiqué le raccourci vers la Seine ?

a) Un chauffeur de taxi
b) Une passante
c) Le boulanger
d) La réceptionniste

Question 5: Combien de temps va-t-elle passer à Paris ?

a) Une semaine
b) Tout l'été
c) Un mois
d) Trois jours

📋 Grammaire et vocabulaire

Did Paris stick more than you think? Eight grammar traps from Paris Series Test A turn those street-level phrases into a quick checkpoint. Start my 7-day trial →

📖 Compréhension de la lecture /👂🏻 Compréhension orale [avancée]

There's audio and text for this one. If you choose to use only the audio, give yourself x2 points per answer.

🎧 L'article — vitesse normale

⚡️ Défi : à la Parisienne — la même chose, au débit d'une vraie conversation parisienne. Franchement très difficile — c'est le but. Un défi un peu fou : tu suis ?

The Louvre headline has a few traps. The advanced Paris questions reveal whether you caught the detail behind the headline. Start my 7-day trial →

🎯 Answers

Ready to see what Paris kept hidden? Open the key and compare every answer while the scenes are still fresh. Start my 7-day trial →

✅ Scoring Guide

• 🦾 16-18 correct answers: Advanced level. You have a strong grasp of intermediate French and can handle more challenging material. You have made amazing progress.

• 💪 12-16 correct answers: Intermediate level. You have a great understanding of French, better than 95% of learners - more colloquial phrases and complex grammar structures might help you improve. But these will come naturally with patience. Whatever you're doing… keep doing it!

• ⭐️ 8-12 correct answers: Lower-intermediate level. You are in the top 10% of learners. These questions are *hard* and designed for to test all levels. A few more months of study would see you become a solid intermediate level.

• 🌱 4-8 correct answers: Beginner level. No one should be discouraged by this level. Intermediate is just on the horizon! Some of your mistakes may give you a hint of where you might need study.

How did everyone else do? Vote and see how your score stacks up against the class — members only. Start my 7-day trial →

📈 Note your score somewhere you'll find it — series tests like this drop after every ten episodes of a series. Want a rematch? All past tests live here.

💬 Quelle question était la plus difficile pour toi ? Post its number in the comments — the most-missed question gets its revenge in the next test.

🔮 What's next?

Scored 12+? You've officially survived arrival week. The story continues in episodes 11–19 — the Tuileries, the flea market, a run-in with the pickpockets, and one last sunset from the Tour Montparnasse — with ✅ Test B waiting at the end.

Under 12? Replay a few episodes in your podcast feed first; the story only gets better on a second listen. 💜

*👂🏻 Listening Comprehension Text:

That first Paris clip is worth a second pass. Read the transcript line by line and catch the turns that slipped past your ear. Start my 7-day trial →

Paris Series 🗼 — Lessons 1–10:

See you here soon for another lesson :)

À plus tard, mes chers élèves!
Amélie 💜

Please Remember! Take what's useful, leave the rest

These tests will help some students - help them stay motivated and help them see their progress.

But if it does the opposite… I encourage you to just move on! Take what's useful, leave the rest is great advice in life and language-learning. Please do not under any circumstances get discouraged and rundown because of the results of this test. That's an order!

*If you want to unsubscribe from just these ✅ Level Tests, I've made that possible here. Simply switch off this button:

← Back to the Paris Series 🗼 ✅ Paris Series 🗼 Test B →

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✅ A quick, simple (dare I say, fun?) window into how your French is doing.

All the colloquial phrases were included in this month’s dialogues, so it should keep you accountable and fit in a nice bit of review.

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. Mark your answers and use the scoring guide at the end to determine your level. 👍🏼

👂🏻 Compréhension orale

Ecoutez le extrait suivant et répondez aux questions qui suivent.

Question 1: Où le narrateur a-t-il emmené sa copine ?

a) À la Tour Eiffel
b) Au Louvre
c) À la Tour Montparnasse
d) À Notre-Dame

Question 2: Pourquoi le narrateur a-t-il choisi cet endroit ?

a) C'était moins cher
b) Il voulait faire quelque chose de spécial
c) Sa copine l'avait demandé
d) C'était le seul endroit ouvert

Question 3: Quelle expression le narrateur utilise-t-il pour décrire l'état de sa copine ?

a) Elle était fatiguée
b) Elle était ennuyée
c) Elle était aux anges
d) Elle était stressée

Question 4: Quelle a été la réaction du narrateur quand sa copine a suggéré de prendre un selfie ?

a) Il a accepté avec joie
b) Il a dit "Pas question !"
c) Il a proposé de demander à quelqu'un d'autre de prendre la photo
d) Il a sorti son appareil photo professionnel

Question 5: Que voulait faire le narrateur pendant ce moment ?

a) Partir rapidement
b) Acheter des souvenirs
c) Profiter du moment
d) Planifier leur prochain rendez-vous

📋 Grammaire et vocabulaire

Question 6: Quelle est la forme correcte du verbe "jeter" à la première personne du singulier au présent de l'indicatif dans la phrase : "Je _ un œil sur les nouvelles tous les matins."

a) jete
b) jette
c) jets
d) jetté

Question 7: Choisissez la bonne préposition : "Il court _ toute allure vers la gare."

a) à
b) en
c) de
d) par

Question 8: Quelle est la forme correcte du verbe "avoir" au futur simple dans la phrase : "J'_ hâte de te revoir la semaine prochaine."

a) ai
b) aurai
c) aurais
d) avais

Question 9: Complétez la phrase avec le pronom relatif correct : "Le film _ nous avons regardé hier soir a cartonné au box-office."

a) que
b) qui
c) dont
d) où

Question 10: Quelle est la forme correcte du verbe "râler" au passé composé dans la phrase : "Ils _ toute la journée à cause du mauvais temps."

a) ont râlé
b) ont râlés
c) sont râlés
d) avaient râlé

Question 11: Choisissez la bonne forme du participe passé : "Les vacances que nous avons _ étaient inoubliables."

a) pris
b) prise
c) prises
d) prient

Question 12: Quelle est la forme correcte du conditionnel présent dans la phrase : "Si j'avais plus de temps, je _ voir mes proches plus souvent."

a) pourrais
b) pourrai
c) pouvais
d) peux

Question 13: Choisissez la bonne forme du pronom démonstratif dans la phrase : "Entre ces deux options, je préfère _."

a) celui
b) celle
c) ceux
d) celle-ci

📖 Compréhension de la lecture /👂🏻 Compréhension orale [avancée]

There’s audio and text for this one. If you choose to use only the audio, give yourself x2 points per answer.

🗞️ Pourquoi nos souvenirs d’enfance ne sont pas fiables - L’édition du soir - Ouest-France 

La première descente en luge. La naissance d’un frère ou d’une sœur. Une violente dispute dans le bac à sable. Les cadeaux sous le sapin de Noël. Un pique-nique en été sur une nappe à carreaux… Si un bébé peut enregistrer des visages ou des sons, ce n’est qu’à partir de 2-3 ans que le cerveau humain commence à enregistrer des souvenirs autobiographiques. Avant 2 ans, c’est-à-dire avant le développement du langage, très peu de souvenirs peuvent être retenus avec un contexte d’espace et de temps.

« Nous pouvons encoder les informations, mais les souvenirs avant l’âge de 3 ans ne durent pas, explique Chris Moulin, chercheur au laboratoire de psychologie et neurocognition de l’université de Grenoble. Ce n’est pas comme les souvenirs que nous formons en tant qu’adultes, ce sont des images, des fragments sans contexte. » .. « chaque fois que nous nous souvenons d’un événement, nous le reconstruisons dans notre esprit. En tant que tel, la plupart de nos souvenirs contiennent au moins quelques détails qui sont faux. C’est un effet secondaire d’un système de mémoire sain au travail »

Une étude de plusieurs universités britanniques réalisée l’an dernier a interrogé 6 641 personnes sur leurs souvenirs d’enfance. Surprise : 37 % de ces souvenirs avaient eu lieu avant l’âge de 2 ans, dont 13 % avant l’âge d’un an. Un des souvenirs récurrents est celui d’être assis ou allongé dans une poussette.

Question 14: Selon le texte, à partir de quel âge le cerveau humain commence-t-il à enregistrer des souvenirs autobiographiques ?

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✅ A quick, simple (dare I say, fun?) window into how your French is doing.

All the colloquial phrases were included in this month’s dialogues, so it should keep you accountable and fit in a nice bit of review.

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. Mark your answers and use the scoring guide at the end to determine your level. 👍🏼

👂🏻 Compréhension orale

Ecoutez le extrait suivant et répondez aux questions qui suivent.

Question 1: Quel type de logement le narrateur a-t-il trouvé ?

a) Une maison
b) Un appartement avec deux chambres
c) Un studio
d) Un duplex

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✅ A quick, simple (dare I say, fun?) window into how your French is doing.

All the colloquial phrases were included in this month’s dialogues, so it should keep you accountable and fit in a nice bit of review.

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. Mark your answers and use the scoring guide at the end to determine your level. 👍🏼

👂🏻 Compréhension orale

Ecoutez le extrait suivant et répondez aux questions qui suivent.

Question 1: Quelle est la boisson habituelle de la personne?
a) Un cappuccino
b) Un espresso
c) Un café au lait
d) Un thé

Question 2: Quelle expression française la personne utilise-t-elle pour justifier son choix?
a) C’est la vie
b) Qui ne tente rien n’a rien
c) Il vaut mieux prévenir que guérir
d) Petit à petit, l’oiseau fait son nid

Question 3: Comment la personne a-t-elle réglé sa commande?
a) En espèces
b) Avec un chèque
c) Avec une carte
d) Elle n’a pas payé

Question 4: Qu'a ajouté la personne à son cappuccino?
a) Du sucre
b) De la cannelle
c) De la crème
d) Rien

Question 5: Que signifie l'expression « Zut ! » dans ce contexte?
a) La personne est contrariée
b) La personne est surprise
c) La personne est indifférente
d) La personne est enthousiaste

📋 Grammaire et vocabulaire

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All the colloquial phrases were included in this month’s dialogues, so it keeps you accountable and fits in a bit of review.

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. Mark your answers and use the scoring guide at the end to determine your level. 👍🏼

[Please Remember] Take what’s useful, leave the rest

These tests will help some students - help them stay motivated and help them see their progress.

But if it does the opposite… I encourage you to just move on! “Take what’s useful, leave the rest” is great advise in life and language-learning. Please do not under any circumstances get discouraged and rundown because of the results of this test. That’s an order!
Whatever allows you to *keep going* is the most important thing of all.

👂🏻 Compréhension orale

Ecoutez le extrait suivant et répondez aux questions qui suivent.

Question 1: Qu'a décidé l'auteur de faire la semaine dernière ?
a) Visiter des amis
b) Acheter une première voiture
c) Réparer sa voiture
d) Vendre sa voiture

Question 2: Comment l'auteur décrit-il son expérience de recherche de voiture ?
a) Facile et rapide
b) Longue et frustrante
c) Inutile et chère
d) Simple et satisfaisante

Question 3: Où l'auteur a-t-il surtout cherché sa voiture ?
a) Dans différents pays
b) Sur Internet
c) Dans sa ville
d) Chez des amis

Question 4: Jusqu'à quelle heure l'auteur a-t-il cherché sa voiture le samedi ?
a) Jusqu'à midi
b) Jusqu'à trois heures de l'après-midi
c) Toute la journée
d) Jusqu'au soir

Question 5: Que signifie l'expression "j'ai fait chou blanc" dans ce contexte ?
a) J'ai réussi à acheter une voiture
b) Je n'ai pas réussi à trouver une voiture appropriée
c) J'ai trouvé plusieurs voitures intéressantes
d) J'ai décidé d'arrêter de chercher

📋 Grammaire et vocabulaire

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Welcome to the first of our new bespoke ✨monthly level tests✨. This was the most requested new feature by paid subscribers, and I’m excited to get it into your hands (or inboxes)!

It’s best to see this edition as a bit of a trial. French with Amélie has always been a collaboration between me and my readers, and this is no different!

I’ve learned trial and error is the only way to truly find out the perfect formula for new features: format, difficulty, content etc. You’ll find a super quick reader survey after the test - completing it will help me adjust and improve for April!

This newsletter is a shame and guilt-free learning zone ⚠️

Let’s face it, there is just too much damn shame around testing! And it’s made me nervous about even giving my students a formal level-test in this way.

Learning French is a journey, and your French ‘level’ is a big wibbly-wobbly fluid unstable thing that can NEVER be summed up in one word, number, or letter.

‘Testing’ in school and college was often filled with shame and inferiority, competition and ranking and pride. We can leave all that behind as adults (many of us don’t!) but it tends to come up again as soon as we start testing our language skills. EVERYONE I know is insecure about their language level, and I am determined not to feed the beast! 😤

Take what’s useful, leave the rest

Regular, easy, consistent testing will, however, definitely help some students. Help them stay motivated and help them see their progress.

But if it does the opposite… I encourage you to just move on! “Take what’s useful, leave the rest” is great advise in life and language-learning. Please do not under any circumstances get discouraged and rundown because of the results of this test. That’s an order!
Whatever allows you to *keep going* is the most important thing of all.

✅ These Monthly Level-Tests are not designed to be comprehensive and arduous, but a quick, simple (dare I say—fun?!) window into how your French is doing.

All the colloquial phrases were included in this month’s dialogues, so it keeps you accountable and fits in a bit of review as well.

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. Mark your answers and use the scoring guide at the end to determine your level. Simple.

👂🏻 Compréhension orale

Ecoutez le extrait suivant et répondez aux questions qui suivent.

Question 1: Qui a écrit la lettre?

a) Marie
b) Pierre
c) L'ami de Pierre
d) Le frère de Marie

Question 2: Où vit Pierre?

a) En France
b) En Italie
c) Dans le quartier de Marie
d) Il n'est pas mentionné

Question 3: Qu'est-ce que Pierre a hâte de faire?

a) De déménager en France
b) De revoir Marie
c) De changer de quartier
d) De lire une lettre

📋 Grammaire et vocabulaire

Question 4: Complétez la phrase: "Je te tiens au courant dès que..."

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