Common Grammar Mistakes French Speakers Make (B2–C1) - Answers and Explanations

1. I ____ him since yesterday.
didn’t see
haven’t seen 

2. It depends ____ the situation.
on
of

3. I am married ____ a teacher.
to
with

4. I explained ____.
the problem to him
him the problem

* Explain is followed by a noun (what thing or information?)
Pattern: explain + what + to whom
I explained to him the problem (explain + to whom + what) is informal

 

Common Grammar Mistakes French Speakers Make (B2–C1)

1. I ____ him since yesterday.

2. It depends ____ the situation.

3. I am married ____ a teacher.

4. I explained ____.

5. He has ____ in finance.

6. I ____ the meeting.

7. The ___ proposal is better than the last one.

8. I ____ an interview yesterday.

9. I ____ a decision.

10. We ____ sport.

11. I am used to ____ late.

12. Employees must ____.

13. I suggested ____ earlier.

14. He made me ____ it.

15. He said he ____ tired.

16. She told me she ____ come.

17. He ____ that he would be here early.

18. Marie ____ that she was late.

19. I don’t know ____.

20. I didn’t see ____.

21. I ____ escargot so I don’t know how it tastes.

22. Can you tell me ____?

23. I ____.

24. The new software is ____ than the previous one.

25. I don’t have ____ to say.

26. Taking the subway is ____ than the bus.

27. Choose the correct option(s).

28. The technician ____ yesterday moved to a different department.

29. The manager ____ called me didn’t leave a message.

30. She has ____ as a manager.

31. Five ___ were absent.

32. Choose the correct option(s).

33. Choose the correct option(s).

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English Lesson (Listening) B2: "How Yakult Ladies Are Reducing Loneliness in Ageing Japan"

Vocabulary

A. Elderly - older people (高齢者 / personnes âgées / 老年人 / 노인)
B. Live on their own - live alone (一人で暮らす / vivre seul / 独自生活 / 혼자 살다)
C. Probiotic - good bacteria (善玉菌 / probiotiques / 益生菌 / 프로바이오틱스)
D. Turned into - became (〜になる / devenir / 变成 / ~이 되다)
E. Started off - began (始まる / commencer / 开始 / 시작하다)
F. Took off - became successful (related to business) (成功するようになる / décoller (réussir) / 迅速走红 / 성공하다)
G. Won people over - gained people’s trust (人々の信頼を得る / gagner la confiance des gens / 赢得人们的信任 / 사람들의 신뢰를 얻다)
H. Go around to many homes - visit many homes (多くの家を訪れる / visiter de nombreuses maisons / 走访许多家庭 / 많은 집을 방문하다)
I. Build up - develop over time (徐々に築き上げる / développer progressivement / 逐渐建立 / 점차 쌓다)
J. Residents - people who live there (住民 / résidents / 居民 / 주민)
K. Cheer her up - make her feel happier (元気づける / remonter le moral / 让她开心起来 / 기운 나게 하다)
L. Lift her spirits - make her feel happier (気分を明るくする / remonter le moral / 振奋她的精神 / 기분을 좋게 하다)
M. Under the weather - feeling unwell (体調が悪い / ne pas se sentir bien / 身体不适 / 몸이 안 좋다)
N. Well-being - health and happiness (健康と幸福 / bien-être / 身心健康 / 웰빙)

English Lessons (Speaking): "Friendships and Relationships" (B2)

with commonly used phrasal verbs, expressions and idioms.

Questions

1. Who do you consider your closest friend and why?
Sample answer: I consider my colleague Sarah my closest friend because she always has my back.
Explanation: “has my back” = supports or protects me
Follow-up: Can you describe a situation where she supported you?

2. How has your relationship with your friends changed over the years?
Sample answer: We used to hang out every day, but now we mostly catch up online.
Explanation: “hang out” = spend time together casually; “catch up” = talk to share news
Follow-up: What caused the biggest change in your friendships?

3. Do you think it is important to share the same interests with friends?
Sample answer: Yes, sharing interests makes it easier to get along and have fun.
Explanation: “get along” = have a friendly relationship
Follow-up: Can you give an example of a shared hobby with a friend?

4. How do you usually resolve disagreements with friends?
Sample answer: I try to talk things over calmly and work things out together.
Explanation: “talk things over” = discuss something carefully; “work things out” = find a solution
Follow-up: Can you describe a recent disagreement and how it ended?

5. Do you think friendships at work are different from friendships outside work?
Sample answer: Yes, work friendships can be more formal, but some really click.
Explanation: “really click” = form a strong and natural connection
Follow-up: Do you maintain close friendships with colleagues outside work?

English Lesson (Speaking): "Friendships and Relationships" (B1)

Questions

1. Who do you consider your closest friend and why?

Sample Answer: I consider my colleague Sarah my closest friend because she always supports me.

Follow-up: Can you describe a situation where she supported you?

2. How has your relationship with your friends changed over the years?

Sample Answer: We used to meet daily, now we mostly talk online.

Follow-up: What caused the biggest change in your friendships?

3. Do you think it is important to share the same interests with friends?

Sample Answer: Yes, shared interests make activities more enjoyable and conversations easier.

Follow-up: Can you give an example of a shared hobby with a friend?

4. How do you usually resolve disagreements with friends?

Sample Answer: I try to talk calmly and find a solution together.

Follow-up: Can you describe a recent disagreement and how it ended?

5. Do you think friendships at work are different from friendships outside work?

Sample Answer: Yes, work friendships are more professional but can also be supportive.

Follow-up: Do you maintain close friendships with colleagues outside work?

6. How do you usually celebrate special occasions with friends?

Sample Answer: We often have dinners or organize small parties.

Follow-up: Which celebration was the most memorable for you?