- Word Reference - My absolute favorite online dictionary and the ONLY one I will recommend to students. You can also check verb conjugations on this site.
- Yahoo! in French. Read today's headlines or search the internet 'en français.'
- Wikipedia in French.
- Google in French.
- Tennesse Bob's Famous French Links - this guy did all the work for us, sorting hundreds of useful links by category.
- Another useful list of links found here.
I find it fun and useful to listen to French radio online. Even just having music playing in the background is an easy way to pick up a little French here and there. Some of the stations listed below probably play a lot of American music, as it is extremely popular in France. Also, certain "naughty" words are often allowed on the radio in France that would not be allowed here. (Just to give you a heads up!) All of these sites should allow you to listen online. Look for things such as "Ecoutez" or "Ecoutez en direct" to find the player.
Many of the French TV stations post video clips from their newscasts. This is a good way to listen to the headlines, weather, sports, etc.
There are countless good (free) websites out there geared to help you learn and improve your French. With just a little time and effort, these sites could really help one be on their way to a basic, conversational grasp of French.
These first sites are all part of the BBC. Their language resources are very rich and worth your time clicking around! Even the sites that are geared for kids are fun for everyone!
- BBC: French language homepage.
- BBC: Video clips, search by subject (French).
- BBC: Intermediate level activities, fun video clips, games, etc.
- BBC: Elementary French activities. Fun videos, songs, and printouts.
- BBC: French new clips from Africa.
- BBC: French "audio magazine."
- Français Interactif: Probably one of the most awesome sites for learning beginning French. Audio and video clips provided to help you through each lesson.
- Tex's French Grammar: Part of the site listed above, a great resource for understanding the major grammar points. Includes audio and practice exercises.
- Bonjour de France: Good practices exercises, audio, games, and grammar review of a variety of topics.
- Loquella: A large collection of audio clips from basic phrases to dialogues.
- Quia: Browse the shared activities created by other teachers to help you practice your French.
- Hot Potatoes: Unique collection of activities over a variety of topics - beginning to advanced. The link "La Chanson en Cours de FLE" is particulary fun!!
- I-Cafe:Different stories, articles, etc. to help you learn French. Simple enough for beginning, intermediate learners.
- Language Guide: A great vocabulary builder. Pass your mouse over the picture and it will say the word for you.
- Enchanted Learning: While some of the site requires membership, there are still some free activities and worksheets in French.
- Up to Ten: Learn French through songs and games with two cartoon animals!
- Momes: A good site with links to games, short stories, poems, songs, etc.
- Zut Junior: Fun vocabulary building games.
- A compilation of kid's sites in French found HERE.
- Contes d'Afrique: African folk stories for kids found here.
- French songs for kids. (Lyrics and some audio.)
- Puzzle Maker: Make your own crossworld puzzles, word searches, etc.
- Flash Cards: in French!
- AATF: American Association of Teachers of French.
- WAFLT: Wisconsin Association for Language Teachers
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