Medium speed French

Real French is fast. People talk 120 to 160 words a minute. That is how people talk every day. School French sounds different from real French. People drop small words like "ne". They join words together. They say "chuis" for "je suis". Small words like "ben" and "voilà" carry real meaning. This level is hard for students. Some people get stuck here. Don't use subtitles the first time. Listen first. Check the subtitles after. Pick videos about things you like: food, travel, daily life. This makes it easier to focus on the sound. This speed is close to the DELF B1, DELF B2, and TCF listening tests. So this practice also helps you get ready for those tests. Are you here for a test? we have a free DELF B2 listening pack.