Do You Speak French? – Bastille Day FLE
Bring French history to life with this engaging FLE (French as a Foreign Language) resource! Learners discover the story of Bastille Day (14 July 1789), the French Revolution, and the symbols of the French Republic through simple French texts, interactive activities, missions, comics and cultural exploration.
Perfect for A1–A2 learners, upper elementary, middle school, homeschool and French clubs.
What’s Included?
Comic introduction
Green Level: The Storming of the Bastille (reading, true/false, MCQ, vocabulary)
Blue Level: Why do the French celebrate Bastille Day today?
Purple Level: Missions & decision-making activities
Timeline activity (put the events in chronological order)
Symbols of the French Republic poster
Tourist Corner: Where is the Bastille today?
Speaking activity (describe the picture with a partner)
Bastille Day today (culture page)
Comic ending
Complete answer key
Students will learn to:
Understand the main events of 14 July 1789.
Discover why Bastille Day is France’s National Day.
Explore the symbols of the French Republic.
Develop reading, speaking and vocabulary skills in French.
Compare past and present through authentic cultural content.
This resource combines history, culture and language learning in a fun and meaningful way, making French come alive for your students.





