This interview-based resource is a powerful tool for building real-world fluency in Spanish, French, and English. The questions included here mirror what speakers at each level (A/B/C) must be able to do according to ACTFL proficiency guidelines.
You’ll see:
- Spanish question
- French question
- English equivalent
…all aligned under the correct level.
This makes the resource perfect for:
- language learners
- teachers
- dual-language classrooms
- AP/IB prep
- bilingual proficiency development
Let’s dive in.
A-Level (Novice): Words → Phrases → Sentences
At this level, learners start communicating with basic personal information, simple descriptions, and everyday topics. Answers are short and concrete.
Below you’ll find the full list of Spanish, French, and English equivalents.
A-Level Questions
Personal Information
| Spanish | French | English |
| ¿Cómo te llamas? | Quel est ton nom ? | What’s your name? |
| ¿Dónde vives? | Où habites-tu ? | Where do you live? |
| ¿De dónde eres? | D’où viens-tu ? | Where are you from? |
| ¿Cuándo es tu cumpleaños? | C’est quand votre anniversaire ? | When is your birthday? |
| ¿Dónde naciste? | Où êtes-vous né ? | Where were you born? |
Family & Identity
| Spanish | French | English |
| Dinos sobre tu familia. | Parlez-nous de votre famille. | Tell us about your family. |
| ¿Tienes hermanos? ¿Cuántos? ¿Cómo se llaman? | Avez-vous des frères ? Combien ? Comment sont-ils appelés ? | Do you have brothers or sisters? How many? What are their names? |
| Tengo ____ hermano(a)(os)(as). | J’ai _____ frère ou sœur. | I have ____ brother(s) or sister(s). |
| Describe tu personalidad y tu aspecto físico. ¿Cómo eres? | Décrivez votre personnalité et votre apparence physique. Quel est ton caractère ? | Describe your personality and physical appearance. What are you like? |
School & Routine
| Spanish | French | English |
| ¿Cuáles clases tienes? ¿Cuántas? ¿Cuándo? | Quelles classes as-tu ? Combien ? Lorsque ? | What classes do you have? How many? When? |
| Describe tu rutina diaria. | Décrivez votre routine quotidienne. | Describe your daily routine. |
Preferences, Hobbies & Activities
| Spanish | French | English |
| ¿Adónde te gusta ir de compras? | Où aimez-vous faire du shopping ? | Where do you like to go shopping? |
| ¿Juegas deportes? | Tu fais du sport ? | Do you play sports? |
| ¿Cuál es tu película favorita? | Quel est ton film préféré ? | What is your favorite movie? |
| ¿Cuál es tu comida favorita? | Quel est votre plat préféré ? | What is your favorite food? |
| Describe la comida típica de tu país. | Décrivez la nourriture typique de votre pays. | Describe the typical food of your country. |
| ¿Cuál es tu programa favorito? | Quelle est votre émission de télévision préférée ? | What is your favorite TV show? |
| ¿Cuáles son tus pasatiempos favoritos? | Quels sont vos hobbies préférés ? | What are your favorite hobbies? |
| ¿Qué haces los fines de semana? | Qu’est-ce que tu fais le week-end ? | What do you do on weekends? |
Community, Home & Culture
| Spanish | French | English |
| Las compras: describe cómo se hace en tu comunidad. | Shopping : décrivez comment cela se fait dans votre communauté. | Shopping: describe how it is done in your community. |
| Los deportes: describe unos populares en tu país. ¿Cuáles te gustan? | Sports : décrivez-en quelques-uns populaires dans votre pays. Lesquels aimes-tu ? | Sports: describe some popular ones in your country. Which ones do you like? |
| ¿Cómo es tu casa? | À quoi ressemble ta maison ? | What is your house like? |
| Describe tu ciudad. | Décrivez votre ville. | Describe your city. |
Travel & Languages
| Spanish | French | English |
| ¿Qué hiciste durante el verano pasado? | Qu’avez-vous fait l’été dernier ? | What did you do last summer? |
| ¿Qué haces durante las vacaciones? | Que fais-tu pendant les vacances ? | What do you do during the holidays? |
| ¿Cuáles idiomas hablas? | Quelles langues parlez-vous ? | Which languages do you speak? |
B-Level (Intermediate): Sentences → Connected Paragraphs
Intermediate speakers narrate, describe, compare, and express opinions. They produce connected paragraphs and handle everyday topics with more confidence.
Below are all Spanish, French, and English versions.
B-Level Questions
Narration & Past Events
| Spanish | French | English |
| Dinos sobre un día inolvidable. | Racontez-nous une journée inoubliable. | Tell us about an unforgettable day. |
| ¿Qué hiciste el fin de semana pasado? | Qu’as-tu fait le week-end dernier ? | What did you do last weekend? |
| ¿Qué hiciste durante las últimas vacaciones? | Qu’avez-vous fait pendant les dernières vacances ? | What did you do during the last vacation? |
Identity & Cultural Background
| Spanish | French | English |
| ¿Cómo eres tú? | À quoi ressemblez-vous ? | What do you look like? |
| ¿Puedes decirnos sobre tu cultura? | Pouvez-vous nous parler de votre culture ? | Can you tell us about your culture? |
Future & Hopes
| Spanish | French | English |
| ¿Cómo será el futuro? ¿Tu futuro? ¿Tus esperanzas? | L’avenir : à quoi ressemblera l’avenir ? Ton futur ? Vos espoirs ? | The future: What will the future look like? Your hopes? |
Relationships & Community
| Spanish | French | English |
| ¿Qué significa la amistad para ti? | Amitié : qu’est-ce que cela signifie pour vous ? | Friendship: What does it mean to you? |
| ¿Puedes decirnos sobre fiestas en tu comunidad? | Pouvez-vous nous parler des fêtes dans votre communauté ? | Parties/celebrations: Can you tell us about them? |
Health & Wellness
| Spanish | French | English |
| La salud: ¿Puedes hablarnos sobre este tema? | Santé : pouvez-vous nous parler de ce sujet ? | Health: Can you tell us about this topic? |
| La salud y el bienestar | Santé et bien-être | Health & wellness |
Leisure, Technology & Nature
| Spanish | French | English |
| ¿Puedes decirnos sobre el ocio en tu país? ¿Qué haces tú? | Loisirs : que font les gens ? Que fais-tu pour t’amuser ? | Leisure: What do people do? What do you do for fun? |
| La tecnología: ¿Cómo la usas? ¿Ventajas? ¿Desventajas? | Technologie : comment l’utilisez-vous ? Avantages ? Inconvénients ? | Technology: How do you use it? Pros? Cons? |
| La naturaleza | Nature | Nature: Can you tell us about nature in your country? |
Society, Art, Literature & Work
| Spanish | French | English |
| ¿Prefieres la vida en el campo o la ciudad? | Préférez-vous la vie à la campagne ou en ville ? | Do you prefer life in the country or in the city? |
| El arte | L’art | Art: Can you tell us about art in your country? |
| La literatura | Littérature | Literature: Can you tell us about authors from your country? |
| El empleo | Emploi | Employment: Can you tell us about employment in your country? |
C-Level (Advanced): Extended Discourse → Abstract Thought
Advanced speakers produce extended, connected paragraphs, analyze issues, discuss abstract topics, and narrate across time.
Here are the Spanish, French, and English sets.
C-Level Questions
Personal Background
| Spanish | French | English |
| ¿Nos puedes decir un poquito sobre tu vida? | Peux-tu nous parler un peu de ta vie ? | Can you tell us a little bit about your life? |
Women, Society & Generations
| Spanish | French | English |
| La mujer: Describe la vida de la mujer en tu país. ¿Cómo ha cambiado? | Femmes : décrivez la vie des femmes dans votre pays. Comment a-t-elle changé ? | Women: Describe women’s lives in your country. How has it changed? |
Economy, Housing & Education
| Spanish | French | English |
| La economía | L’économie | The economy: Can you describe the economic situation in your country? |
| La vivienda | Logement | Housing: Describe housing in your country. |
| La educación | Éducation | Education: Describe the education system in your country. |
Celebrations, Leisure & Food
| Spanish | French | English |
| Las fiestas | Fêtes | What are celebrations like in your country? |
| El ocio | Loisirs | Leisure |
| La comida | Nourriture | Food |
Current Events, Family & Global Issues
| Spanish | French | English |
| Actualidades | Actualités | News: What’s happening in the world right now? |
| La familia | La famille | The family |
| La pandemia: Describe el mundo antes y después | Pandémie : décrivez le monde avant et après | The pandemic: Describe the world before and after |
How to Use These Questions to Build Real Fluency
1. Answer all questions at your level in writing and speaking.
Use a journal. Add detail. Expand over time.
2. Watch the interview videos and study transcripts.
Upload transcripts to ReadLang for deep comprehension.
3. Use these questions with native speakers (italki, tutors).
Ask → listen → acquire the language.
4. Record yourself weekly.
Create a “Progress Folder” on your phone.
Notice improvement month by month.
5. Create your own questions as you grow.
This cycle is how beginners become conversational, and conversational speakers become fluent.
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