French

Registration: Registration for all regular courses (semester and intensive courses) takes place online exclusively via SignMeUp. Information can be found here.

New here? If you are taking a French course at KIT for the first time, you will find further information below.

Since there is no mandatory placement test for French, we ask you to self-assess your level using the table below. Compare your skills with the descriptions and then select the corresponding course recommendation.

CEFR Levels Table

Level Designation Description
A1 Beginner Can understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences.
A2 Elementary Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions (e.g., personal information, shopping).
B1 Intermediate Can understand the main points when clear standard language is used and express themselves simply and coherently.
B2 Upper Intermediate Can understand complex texts, communicate spontaneously and fluently, and express their own opinion.
C1 Advanced Can understand demanding, longer texts, express themselves spontaneously, and use the language flexibly for social and professional purposes.
C2 Proficiency Can understand practically everything they read or hear with ease, summarize information, and express themselves very fluently.
Level Course Recommendation
A1 French 1, 2 or 3
A2 French 4, 5 or 6
B1 Le français en jeux, Fit für Frankreich!, Je parle français!, Grammar
B2 Conversations sur la société, Le français en quiz et discussions auf des thèmes de culture générale
C1 Conversations sur des thèmes d'actualité