french links for the curious mind

media

Radio-Canada

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

learning

innerFrench

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

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

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

Lingolia

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

culture

Hominidés.Com

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

media

France-Amérique

Bilingual magazine published in the United States and France since 1943. France-Amérique includes articles covering current events, culture, business and gastronomy.

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 Everything Napoléon can be found on this site from original historical documents at Napoleonica.org

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

Logic Language Learning

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

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

media

Africa Radio

Formerly known as Africa nº 1, Franco-African radio was created in Gabon in 1981. Since 2019, it has been known as

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

culture

Alliance Française

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

maps

ViaMichelin

The Michelin Green Guides have been a trusted travel companion since Michelin published its first guide in 1900 to promote travel

learning

Bonjour de France

Learn french online with Bonjour de France.  This website offers content and tests for students preparing for CECRL levels A1 to

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

media

Eurosport

Eurosport is a television channel broadcast throughout Europe. Coverage of all types of sporting events from rugby to snooker. Annual coverage

destinations

Vanatu Tourism

In the middle of the Pacific Ocean one finds an 82 island archipelago.   These remote rugged islands formed by volcanic activity

grammar

C’est facile!

French learners quickly realize that it is necessary for one to understand and use verb congugations correctly in order to communicate

grammar

scribens

Correcting grammar and spelling errors in written french is easy with Scribens. One submits text on the website and errors are

culture

Cannes Film Festival

The French are among the most avid cinephiles in the world. France has a flourishing movie industry that produces almost 300