While primarily an interactive site, TV5 Monde offers downloadable "Fiches pédagogiques" (teaching sheets) for B1 learners. These are not simple lists, but vocabulary in context with exercises. You can print these as PDFs from your browser.
If you download a PDF and it is just an alphabetical dictionary (A-Z), close it. It is useless for learning. A good B1 vocabulary PDF must be organized by Theme and Function.
At B1, you are expected to know specific "toolkits" of words. Check your PDF for these categories:
1. Connecting Words (The Glue) B1 is about linking sentences. Your PDF must include:
2. Opinion & Debate
3. Daily Life & Practicalities
4. The "Passé Composé" vs "Imparfait" Vocab B1 grammar relies heavily on past storytelling. Look for vocabulary that signals these tenses:
While not free, Vocabulaire Progressif du Français - Niveau Intermédiaire (B1) is the gold standard. You can legally download the "Table des matières" (Table of contents) as a PDF, which itself is a 500-word vocabulary checklist.
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You can buy a book (Bescherelle, Vocabulaire Progressif du Français), but if you want a solid free PDF to start today, here are three reliable sources:
1. The TV5MONDE Website (The Gold Standard)
2. French Language Universities (CLE / FLE resources)
3. My Free Download (Yes, I made one!)
A static PDF is boring and hard to memorize. Use this workflow to turn a dead document into active knowledge.
Step 1: The Highlighter Method Open the PDF on a tablet (or print it).
Step 2: The "Sentence Zero" Technique Never memorize a single word. If the PDF lists le logement (housing), write a sentence:
Step 3: Import into Anki (Digital Flashcards) Most B1 PDFs are text-based. You can copy-paste the tables into Anki (a free flashcard app). While primarily an interactive site, TV5 Monde offers
Moving beyond the hotel room. This covers renting an apartment and complaining about neighbors.
Focus only on Orange and Pink for 2 weeks.