N 48°51′ · E 2°21′—CEFR B1 · Threshold
Intermediate
Become independent. Cope with most real-world situations on your own — the gateway to certification.
For learners past the basics who want true conversational independence and their first DELF/immigration-relevant level.
At a glance
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Instructor-led live sessions
- 42
- Session length
- 90 minutes
- Mode
- Live online (Zoom)
- Level
- CEFR B1
- Practice
- Presentations, writing tasks & speaking workshops
- Assessment
- Full DELF B1 mock examination
By the end of the course
- Speak confidently in most real-life situations.
- Express and justify opinions clearly.
- Write structured emails and short essays.
- Understand podcasts, interviews and news reports.
- Participate actively in discussions.
- Prepare for the DELF B1 examination.
The syllabus
What we cover in B1
Every session is live and taught in small groups by C1-certified instructors — no recordings, no autopilot.
- 01The subjunctive mood — introduction and common triggers
- 02Nuanced past narration: passé composé vs imparfait in depth
- 03Expressing opinion, hypothesis and the conditional
- 04Workplace and administrative French basics
- 05Media comprehension: news, podcasts, short articles
- 06Structured discussion, debate and argument-building
Combination tracks with B1
Bundle B1 with adjacent levels — one continuous curriculum, better value.
The matching vocabulary book
A themed reference built for B1 students — the same words you'll meet in class and in the exam.
B1 Vocabulary Book — 1,200 wordsWhere this sits on the map
Questions
Good to know about B1
Is B1 enough for Canada PR?+
B1 is where French starts counting, but most Express Entry points come at B2 (CLB 7). B1 is the essential stepping stone to get there.
This is where I stalled last time. Why?+
The B1 plateau is real — the grammar (subjunctive, conditional) gets abstract. Small classes and structured speaking practice are exactly what carry you through it.
Can I take DELF B1 after this?+
Yes — B1 aligns to the DELF B1 standard. For a scored exam focus, pair it with our TEF/TCF preparation.
Set your bearing
Ready to start B1?
See the next B1 cohorts, dates and seats — then reserve your place.