Perfecting French Proficiency – Level C1
Level C1 corresponds to excellent command of the language. In accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), it enables you to express yourself spontaneously, fluently and with nuance, including on abstract, complex or specialised subjects.
Each unit aims to refine lexical and grammatical precision, strengthen analytical, argumentative and synthesis skills, and develop effective communication in demanding contexts – academic, professional or cultural.
Objective: to achieve rich, subtle and rigorous expression in order to interact with ease and relevance in all situations.
Unit 1 — Language
Analyse discourse · Explore registers of language · Nuance your statements
Unit 3 — Creativity
Describe a work · Interpret an artistic style · Express nuanced appreciation
Unit 5 — Science and Innovation
Explain a concept · Report a scientific point of view · Put forward a hypothesis
Unit 7 — Communication
Interact with eloquence · Organise an extended presentation · Manage a complex discussion
Unit 2 — Engagement
Support a position · Denounce an injustice · Express convictions
Unit 4 — Society
Analyse social phenomena · Link ideas together · Argue in debate
Unit 6 — Memory and Identity
Explore life narratives · Interpret cultural references · Describe affiliations
Unit 8 — Culture
Analyse a literary work · Compare worldviews · Express aesthetic judgement
By the end of level C1:
The learner is able to understand long and demanding texts, express themselves in a fluent, structured and nuanced manner on complex subjects, adapt their register according to context, participate in sustained exchanges with precision and analyse cultural, scientific or social content in a critical manner.
