Back to School: French Class
French Information, Lessons, and Supplies
School is starting again - time to start dusting off your old French notes and figuring out whatever happened to that beat-up old dictionary. To help you get back into the French mood - pun intended - here are some pages of general information about French, lessons, online resources, and recommended tools and supplies. Whether you need to start thinking about a formal evaluation of your French level, figuring out what kind of job you can use your French in, or upgrading to a bigger dictionary, this page has everything you need to get back into French.
General Information
Lessons + Tips
Tools, Supplies, and Fun
| French Proficiency Test | |
| See where you stand with this test on French vocabulary and grammar. | |
| French in English | |
| The English language has been shaped by a number of other languages over the centuries, but a lot of people don't realize how much the French language has influenced English vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. | |
| Introduction to French | |
| If you've ever wondered where French came from and how it fits in with other languages, or what exactly a Romance language is, here is some basic information. | |
| Jobs Using French (or other languages) | |
| Do you love language and know that you'd like to find a job where you can use it, but aren't quite sure what that job might be? Read this introduction to some of the many jobs to consider. | |
| Living + Working in France | |
| Many people dream of living and possibly working in France, but not many succeed in actually doing it. Just what is it that makes it so difficult to live and work in France? | |
| Spanish is Easier than French... Not! | |
| There is a common myth among English speakers that Spanish is much easier to learn than French. When asked for more information, perpetrators of this urban legend invariably mention how difficult French pronunciation and spelling are, in comparison to Spanish. While there is some truth to this, there are also things in Spanish that are more difficult than French. This article is a detailed comparison of the two languages so that you can decide for yourself if one of them is more difficult. | |
| What is Fluency? | |
| One of the questions that I get asked all the time is "How long will it take me to speak French fluently?" Unfortunately, the answer to this question is difficult for several reasons. Read this article to learn the "what, where, when, and why" of fluency. | |
| What is French? Facts and Figures about the French Language | |
| How many French speakers are there? Where is French spoken? In which international organizations is French an official language? Read this introduction to some facts and figures about the French language. | |
| Why learn French | |
| There are all kinds of reasons to learn a foreign language in general, and French in particular. | |
| Accents | |
| There are four different meanings of "accent" which are relevant to anyone studying French: the accent marks on letters, non-native accents, regional accents, and the accentuation of French words. This page on French accents includes links to resources pertaining to all of these meanings. | |
| Audio Lab | |
| Is your French ear rusty? Get it back into shape with some French sound files. | |
| Beginning French | |
| Everything for the beginning French student: French grammar, vocabulary, verb, and pronunciation (with sound) lessons; study tips; practice ideas; and other helpful information. | |
| Daily French | |
| Daily practice is the key to rapid improvement. | |
| Dictionaries | |
| Save money by using online dictionaries and word lists! They're free and they come in all shapes, sizes, and varieties. Check this page for French monolingual, bilingual, specialized, and slang dictionaries. | |
| Differences between French and English | |
| Introduction to some of the key differences between French and English. | |
| Find it! | |
| Find lessons and articles on every aspect of French with these resources: indices, Q+A, search help, and more. | |
| French Class Phrases | |
| Use more French in the classroom: here is a list of essential words and phrases related to comprehension and typical classroom requests, with sound files. | |
| Homework Help | |
| Resources to help you with your French homework: lessons, links, quizzes, and activities to help you learn, practice, remember, and use French. | |
| Learn French | |
| Learn French basics in 7 days with this e-course. | |
| Learn French Fast | |
| Tips on making the most of your French studies. These techniques will make your language study more efficient and thus help you to learn French more quickly. | |
| Proofreading and Editing Tips | |
| Whether you're checking over homework, proofreading a paper, or verifying a translation, there are certain key problem areas to watch out for, often caused by differences between French and English. | |
| Teaching Resources | |
| An extensive assortment of tools for French teachers, including general
and specific information about the French language, teaching tools, games,
project ideas, and more. |
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