french links for the curious mind

learning

DeepL Translator

DeepL Translator is considered by many to be one of the best online machine translators. Many users claim that translations are

culture

herodote.net

Herodote.net has named itself after the ancient Greek historian Herodotus. This name fits like a glove for a website focused on

culture

Hominidés.Com

The evolution and history of prehistoric man fascinates us. The rich prehistory of France covers the Palaeolithic, the Neolithic through to

magazines

UNI-Presse

Reading french literature can be intimidating for beginner and intermediate students.  Magazines are portable and articles are generally written in easy

culture

Alliance Française

The Alliance Francaise was founded in Paris in 1883. The Alliance Française promotes the French language and culture around the world.

grammar

Lang-8

Writing in a second language can be difficult. Writing in french is an important method for better understanding french grammar. Lang-8

dictionaries

PONS Online Dictionary

PONS is a well regarded online dictionary and translator. Well presented comprehensive single word and short-phrase translations with audio. Grammar tips

destinations

Visit Luxembourg

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a landlocked country nestled between Germany, France and Belgium. Luxembourg was once part of the

learning

News in Slow French

Slow down and take the time to listen and read in French with News In Slow French. Learning materials for all

learning

Logic Language Learning

Logic Language Learning offers in person french classes in London UK. Course instructor Luc has created a large selection of free

grammar

Tout En Français

Tout en Français offers an educational blog and grammar resources for french learners and teachers. There is a substantial amount of

media

France Info

France Info is a collaborative public service news service initiated by France Télévisions, Radio France and France Médias Monde created in

grammar

Lawless French

Lawless French is an interesting and colorful website which offers useful grammar tips and much more for french learners.   Verb conjugation

grammar

Tex’s French Grammar

Tex’s French Grammer was created for students of the french language at the University of Texas.  This website offers a wide

learning

French in Action

Yale University produced this French language course in 1987. It is one of the first courses using contextual learning methods such

culture

Archives de Montréal

The Montréal archives document the history of the City of Montréal, the heart of French-speaking North America from the 16th century

learning

innerFrench

innerFrench is an excellent method to learn French for intermediate level students. The course material, podcasts and videos are of high

media

Radio-Canada

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) was created in 1936 by the Government of Canada. It is the public broadcaster of radio

destinations

Destination Canada

Destination Canada is a crown corporation created by the Government of Canada to promote tourism. Canada is the second largest country

culture

Fondation Napoléon

The official website of the foundation Napoléon. Everything Napoléon can be found on this site from original historical documents at Napoleonica.org

destinations

Vietnam Tourism

Vietnam hugs the eastern coast of the Indochinese peninsula. Limestone islands wrapped in lush tropical flora, exotic temples, and south-asian culinary

learning

Français avec Pierre

Many French students first discover French with Pierre on Youtube. Cool videos explain the most common pitfalls of the French language

grammar

Bescherelle

Le Bescherelle is the french grammar bible for many French immersion students. These small hardcover books are valued as a reference

grammar

Lingolia

Lingolia offers students online self-study grammar and vocabulary exercises. Clear grammar explanations are followed by examples and practice exercises. There is