french links for the curious mind

learning

Français Authentique

Français Authentique offers intermediate and advanced learners of French various podcasts, videos and courses with native French speakers. Courses are offered

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

destinations

Destination Canada

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

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

Fondation Napoléon

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 Everything Napoléon can be found on this site from original historical documents at Napoleonica.org

culture

aujardin.info

Au jardin is a website is dedicated to gardening with monthly work calendars and advice on vegetable gardens, flower gardens, orchards

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

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

Coffee Break French

Enjoyable podcasts, about 10 minutes each, presented by Mark (teacher) and Anna (learner) covering essential grammar and useful phrases from beginner

media

Les Indés Radios

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

media

20 minutes

20 Minutes is a daily newspaper in tabloid format distributed free of charge in France. It can be found online and

media

L’Obs

This site is the online version of a Parisian weekly newspaper with articles on politics, world news, business and culture. In

learning

LibriVox

Audiobooks are an excellent method for language learners to improve listening comprehension and acquire new vocabulary. Simply search for french language

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

innerFrench

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

grammar

duolingo french podcast

Duolingo french podcasts are perfect for beginner and intermediate learners. Podcasts are between 20-25 minutes in length in easy to understand

media

TV5Monde

T5Monde was founded in 1984 with the merger of 5 founding networks. Programming is broadcast worldwide. There is also regional programming

grammar

Bescherelle

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

maps

ViaMichelin

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

grammar

Le Point de FLE

Le Point de FLE’s basic landing page is very basic. But don’t be fooled. This site is a treasure trove of

media

Radio-Canada

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