A1
Beginner level — resources for absolute beginners.
Apprendre le français
TV5Monde · Open resource
Large collection of short video clips from TV5Monde programmes, pedagogically prepared with tasks at four levels. Authentic material from across the Francophone world.
Matches: fle_kl8, fle_kl9, fle_kl10, fle_kl11
Ideal for short audiovisual units of 5–15 minutes. Topics from Quebec, Belgium and West Africa extend the Francophone perspective beyond France.
Last link check: 2026-05-01
Bonjour de France
Bonjour de France (Azurlingua) · Open resource
A free learning magazine with interactive exercises consistently organised by CEFR level (A1 to C1). It covers grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening, plus dictations and tests. Handy for targeted, independent practice.
Matches: fle_kl7, fle_kl8, fle_kl9, fle_kl10, fle_kl11
Good for cover lessons and homework: learners pick their level and work independently on a clearly bounded exercise. The dictations make a neat warm-up for spelling and listening practice.
Last link check: 2026-07-21
DELF / DALF / TCF – France Éducation international
France Éducation international · Open resource
The official site of the ministry body responsible for the DELF, DALF and TCF diplomas. It explains the exam formats and provides free sample and practice papers with audio files. The DELF junior/scolaire version for teenagers is especially relevant.
Matches: fle_kl9, fle_kl10, fle_kl11, fle_kl12
For targeted exam preparation: use the practice papers under realistic conditions to rehearse the four-skill formats. For school use, choose the DELF junior/scolaire series, whose topics are age- appropriate.
Last link check: 2026-07-21
Deutsch für dich
Goethe-Institut · Open resource
Community and practice platform from the Goethe-Institut with level-differentiated materials, learning games and exchange opportunities for learners worldwide.
Matches: daf_a1, daf_a2, daf_b1
Especially useful for self-directed vocabulary work between classroom phases. The group feature suits small writing projects.
Last link check: 2026-05-01
DeutschAkademie – Online-Deutschkurs & Grammatiktrainer
DeutschAkademie · Open resource
Free online grammar trainer with over 25,000 interactive exercises, sorted by level (A1–C1) and by more than 150 grammar topics. Instant feedback and explanations make it ideal for targeted, independent practice.
Matches: daf_a1, daf_a2, daf_b1, daf_b2
Works well as a differentiation and homework pool: individual topics (e.g. two-way prepositions) can be assigned in a targeted way. Well suited for self-directed work or cover lessons on a tablet.
Last link check: 2026-07-21
ELLLO – English Listening Lesson Library Online
ELLLO (Todd Beuckens) · Open resource
Over 3,000 free listening lessons with authentic conversations by speakers from around the world, sorted by CEFR level A1 to C1. Most lessons include audio or video, a transcript, a vocabulary section and an interactive quiz. Plus worksheets for teachers.
Matches: efl_kl7, efl_kl8, efl_kl9, efl_kl10
The wide range of speaker accents trains listening beyond standard British/American English. Use the level filters to pick lessons that fit weekly plans.
Last link check: 2026-07-21
ESOL Courses
ESOL Courses · Open resource
Large collection of free interactive exercises, graded reading texts, grammar and listening tasks from A1 to C1. Also games, puzzles and themed courses (e.g. life in the UK/USA). Clearly organised by level.
Matches: efl_kl7, efl_kl8, efl_kl9, efl_kl10
Use as a self-study pool for cover lessons or weekly plans: learners pick exercises at their level. The grammar games also motivate weaker learners.
Last link check: 2026-07-21
Le français facile avec RFI
Radio France Internationale (RFI) · Open resource
RFI's language-learning hub links current international news to French learning. Its centrepiece is the slowly spoken Journal en français facile with transcript, supported by level-differentiated exercises (A1 to C1) and podcast series. It also offers free practice for the oral DELF, TCF and DFP exams.
Matches: fle_kl9, fle_kl10, fle_kl11, fle_kl12
Ideal for a regular listening routine: the short Journal en français facile works as a weekly warm-up, and the transcript enables self- correction. The level-sorted exercises are well suited to differentiation in mixed-ability groups.
Last link check: 2026-07-21
Le Point du FLE
Le Point du FLE · Open resource
A large, thematically organised portal that curates free FLE exercises and materials from across the web. Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and listening are sorted by topic and level. A reference hub that saves a lot of search time.
Matches: fle_kl7, fle_kl8, fle_kl9, fle_kl10, fle_kl11
Use it as a starting point for lesson planning: the topic categories quickly surface exercises on a given grammar or vocabulary point. Check target pages briefly before use, as some linked sites carry ads.
Last link check: 2026-07-21
LearnEnglish Teens
British Council · Open resource
Broad platform with videos, reading and listening texts, grammar exercises and vocabulary trainers for ages 13–17. High editorial quality and pedagogically prepared.
Matches: efl_kl7, efl_kl8, efl_kl9
Particularly strong for listening with level-differentiated tasks. Videos come with transcripts. Some sections require a free login.
Last link check: 2026-05-01
ManyThings.org
Charles Kelly & Lawrence Kelly · Open resource
Ad-free, non-commercial collection for ESL learners with listen-and- repeat activities, pronunciation, vocabulary games and simple reading texts with audio (e.g. Tom Sawyer). Online since 1997 and still maintained. A solid base for lower levels.
Matches: efl_kl7, efl_kl8, efl_kl9
The "Listen & Repeat" activities suit pronunciation and chunk training in years 7-8. Being ad-free, the site is safe for whole- class use.
Last link check: 2026-07-21
mein-deutschbuch.de
mein-deutschbuch.de · Open resource
Comprehensive free reference work on German grammar with explanations, verb lists and reading and dictation exercises for learners of German. Many materials can be downloaded for free.
Matches: daf_a1, daf_a2, daf_b1, daf_b2
Handy for quick grammar explanations and worksheets for differentiation. The verb lists and two-way-preposition exercises are classroom-proven.
Last link check: 2026-07-21
Nicos Weg
Deutsche Welle · Open resource
Telenovela-style German course in 230 episodes, embedded in interactive exercises and grammar explanations. Full coverage of levels A1 to B1.
Matches: daf_a1, daf_a2, daf_b1
One of the highest-quality free German resources. The narrative even motivates reluctant learners. Transcripts and subtitles are available throughout.
Last link check: 2026-05-01
Podcast Français Facile
Vincent Durrenberger · Open resource
A long-running collection of free audio dialogues, dictations and pronunciation exercises, each with a full transcript. The clearly spoken recordings cover everyday situations, grammar and phonetics from A1 to B2. Particularly strong for listening and repetition.
Matches: fle_kl7, fle_kl8, fle_kl9, fle_kl10
The short dialogues with transcript suit a listen–read–repeat routine for pronunciation training. Dictations can be set as independent weekly tasks since audio and answer key are online.
Last link check: 2026-07-21
Tatoeba — Beispielsätze mit Übersetzungen
Tatoeba · Open resource
Tatoeba is an open, collaborative collection of over 13 million example sentences in more than 400 languages, each with translations and some with audio. You can search English sentences alongside German and French equivalents to explore vocabulary and grammar in context. The data is Creative Commons licensed and freely reusable.
Matches: efl_kl9, efl_kl10
Use the language-pair search to quickly build your own sentence lists for translation or structure drills. As the sentences are CC- BY licensed, they may be reused in worksheets with attribution.
Last link check: 2026-07-21
vhs-Lernportal – Deutsch
Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband (DVV) · Open resource
Free learning portal from the German Adult Education Association, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education, with complete German courses from A1 to B2. Interactive exercises with audio and video, complemented by free support from online tutors.
Matches: daf_a1, daf_a2, daf_b1, daf_b2
Excellent for differentiated self-study and for newly arrived students (German as a second language). Teachers can register as tutors, set up learning groups and track progress.
Last link check: 2026-07-21
Wikibooks – Deutsch als Fremdsprache
Wikimedia / Wikibooks · Open resource
Free, collaboratively written textbooks for German as a foreign language on Wikibooks, each tailored to different first languages. Openly licensed and free of charge.
Matches: daf_a1, daf_a2, daf_b1
Being CC-licensed, chapters may be copied, adapted and reused in your own materials. Useful as a basis for self-made course booklets; quality varies from chapter to chapter.
Last link check: 2026-07-21
Wikimedia Commons — Deutsche Aussprache-Audios
Wikimedia Commons · Open resource
This Wikimedia Commons category gathers tens of thousands of audio recordings of German words spoken by native speakers (mainly from the Lingua Libre and Shtooka projects). Each file can be played and downloaded individually; regional variants (e.g. Austrian German) are marked. Ideal as a pronunciation and vocabulary reference.
Matches: daf_a1, daf_a2
Link individual audio files straight from vocabulary lists so learners of German can check correct pronunciation independently. For minimal-pair exercises, assemble similar-sounding words on purpose.
Last link check: 2026-07-21
Wikimedia Commons — Englische Aussprache-Audios
Wikimedia Commons · Open resource
This Commons category collects over 100,000 pronunciation recordings of English words by native speakers (mainly Lingua Libre, Shtooka), including dialect variants. Files are ordered alphabetically, individually playable and downloadable, and serve as a pronunciation reference for Wiktionary among others. A free, reliable source for pronunciation and vocabulary work.
Matches: efl_kl5, efl_kl6
Embed the audio in digital vocabulary trainers so learners can compare British and American variants. Well suited to independent pronunciation practice and minimal-pair exercises.
Last link check: 2026-07-21
Wikimedia Commons — Französische Aussprache-Audios
Wikimedia Commons · Open resource
This Commons category holds over 400,000 pronunciation recordings of French words, numbers, weekdays and place names by native speakers (mostly Lingua Libre). The audio covers various accents and regions and can be played and downloaded individually. An extensive, free pronunciation reference for French lessons.
Matches: fle_kl7, fle_kl8
Use the recordings to make liaison and nasal vowels audible; individual files embed into digital flashcards. Compare several speakers to raise awareness of pronunciation variation.
Last link check: 2026-07-21
ZUM Deutsch Lernen
Zentrale für Unterrichtsmedien im Internet e.V. (ZUM) · Open resource
Open platform for German as a foreign and second language from the non-profit association ZUM. It offers interactive exercises, learning paths, a grammar box and a German-learning glossary for levels A1 and A2.
Matches: daf_a1, daf_a2
Being CC-licensed, materials may be adapted and reused in your own worksheets. Good for learning paths in beginner classes and in preparatory second-language classes.
Last link check: 2026-07-21