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French Lessons
Audio Lab
2,500+ French sound files.		 Daily French
Word, quotation, lesson, quiz of the day; holidays, events, famous birthdays.
Differences b/w French + English
Learn about major and minor differences between French and English.		 French Foes
Particularly difficult French language issues, including dozens of confusing pairs.
French for Beginners
Grammar, vocab, and pronunciation lessons; study tips; + practice ideas.		 Gestures
Learn French "sign language" - definitions, instructions, and photos for 45 gestures.
French Grammar
Lesson and quiz for every French grammar point and verb form you can think of.		 How tos
Step-by-step lessons on pronouncing the French R and U, avoiding the "Rude French," and more.
Learn French
Links and suggestions to help you learn French.		 Listening Comprehension
Work on your French listening comprehension with these exercises.
Newsletters
Free French newsletters to help you learn French: About French, French for Beginners course, Travel French, Daily French, and Learn French (the basics in seven days).		 Pronunciation
Learn the pronunciation of each French letter and letter combination, with sound files. Also, liaisons, rhythm, silent letters, IPA, and more.
Reading Comprehension
French reading exercises, with study guides and tests.		 Tests
Tests on French grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and proficiency.
Vocabulary
French word of the day, proverbs and expressions, themed vocabulary lists, slang, true and false cognates.		 Writing and Mechanics
Help writing in French: accents, abbreviations, symbols, correspondence, résumés, silent letters, punctuation.
 
More French Features

Articles
Various articles written related to French learning and francophone cultures.

Babelfish Online Translator
Use the Babelfish online translator to get the gist of a French message, or to get an idea about how to translate something into French (but remember that automatic translation is not an exact science - learn more).

Celebrations and Holidays
Learn about holidays and celebrations in France or related to the French language.

Dictionary: French-English/English-French
This French-English/English-French dictionary includes 80,000 references and 120,000 translations.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to become fluent? How do I type accents? How can I find a job, apartment, or school in France? Check this page - your questions just might be answered here.

Find it!
Isn't it frustrating when you find a great page and then can't find it again the next day? Here are some links to help you find whatever you need on my site.

Games
Practice your French with assorted vocabulary games.

Independent Study Resources
Learning French on your own? The Learn French at About site has all kinds of tools and resources for independent learners.

Photos of France
Visit France via photo gallery.

Reviews
Reviews of books, audio resources, movies, and other learning materials.

Teaching Resources
An eclectic assortment of resources for French teachers, including general and specific information about the French language, teaching tools, and more. Find inspiration and tools for the French classroom.

Top 10 Pages
Week after week, there are certain pages on my site - mostly indexes to particular types of lessons - that consistently get high traffic. To make it easier for my readers to find these popular pages, I've put them together into a handy top 10 list that you can bookmark for future reference.

Et cetera
Other goodies on this site, like screensavers, fêtes, and more.

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