Sémantique française - French Semantics
Links to various information about French semantics.

eCommerce Dictionaries
Dictionaries specific to eCommerce.

Beginning French Resources
New to French? Want to review long-ago learned French lessons? This page has links, lessons, and other resources for beginning French students.

Intermediate French Resources
Everything the intermediate French student needs: links, lessons, quizzes, and more.

Advanced French Resources
Lessons and resources for advanced French speakers.

French Teaching Resources
There are lots of great resources on the net for French teachers - here are links to the best ones around.

French Translation Links and Resources
Whether you're a translator or someone in need of a translation, you'll find everything you need right here: links to translation agencies, freelance translators, online translators, and other related links.

French 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.

French Dialects and Regional Languages
Have you ever noticed that the French you hear in Paris is quite different than the French you hear in Canada? There are many different French dialects and regionalities. Learn all about the differences in French around the world right here.

French Dictionaries and Word Lists
Save money by using online French dictionaries and word lists! They're free and they come in all shapes, sizes, and specializations. Check this page for links to all kinds of online French dictionaries as well as tips on choosing the right hard copy French dictionary for yourself.

Francophonie
Francophonie is the phenomenon of speaking French. Learn about le monde francophone: who speaks French, where in the world it is spoken, why this is so important. Links to francophone organizations, events, and other information.

French Grammar Lessons and Resources
Work on your French grammar - no matter what your level - with these hand-picked grammar lessons and resources.

French Linguistics
French linguistics can be fascinating - if you're got that kind of personality. More advanced French speakers will enjoy learning about the structure and nature of the French language.

French Listening Links and Resources
Activities and resources to work on your French listening skills, as well as criteria used by various agencies to determine French proficiency.

Proficiency in French - Standards/Tests
Links to recognized standards of French profiency as well as on- and off-line proficiency tests.

French Pronunciation
French pronunciation activities and resources. Most of these sites provide audio to help you improve your accent.

Reading
Activities and resources to work on your French reading skills, as well as criteria used by various agencies to determine French proficiency.

Speaking
Activities and resources to work on your French speaking skills, as well as criteria used by various agencies to determine French proficiency.

Test your French
How well do you speak French? Put your French skills to the test with these interactive exercises.

French Vocabulary
Everything you can think of to help increase your French vocabulary! Lists, lessons, quizzes, and even a word of the day newsletter.

Writing
Activities and resources to work on your French writing skills, as well as criteria used by various agencies to determine French proficiency.

French Baby Names
Interested in giving your baby or yourself a French name? These links will help you find the most common, the most unusual, and every other kind of French baby name.

French Community Resources
Learning French is difficult, especially if you feel you're all alone. These community links will help you find other French students and teachers with whom you can practice French, ask questions, trade study tips, or just get reinspired.

Culture, History, and Travel
You can't really speak French unless you know about the culture too - they go hand-in-hand. Check these links for information about the arts, fashion, music, sports, and the history of France and many other francophone countries.

Employment
Put your French skills to work. These links will help you find language-related jobs and information on working in francophone countries. Isn't it about time you started making some money back from all those French classes?

French for youths
French sites specially aimed at kids, with all kinds of fun activities like French songs, games, communities, pen pals, and much more. There are sites both for kids that already speak French and for those who would like to learn.

French Homework Help
Resources to help you with your French homework: lessons, links, quizzes, and activities to help you learn, practice, remember, and use French.

Inspiration and Fun
Wondering why you should learn French? Trying to inspire your students? Feeling burnt out? These links are here to help - find inspiration or just have some fun. :-)

News, Media, and Radio
Reading, listening to, and watching the news in French is the perfect way to practice and improve your language skills. Check out these links to online newspapers, magazines, radio, and television from the francophone world.

Schools and Education
Links and information about issues in education (bilingual, homeschooling, adult) as well as where and how you can learn French, including schools, correspondence courses, and more.

New? Lost? Confused?
This site contains well over 1,000 pages of information on the French language. Some visitors find it intimidating or confusing, so I've put together these links to help you find answers to all of your questions, learn as much as you can about French, and get the most out of this site.

Before You Buy
The essential information you need before purchasing French supplies.

Livres enregistrés - Books on Tape
Listen to great French literature while driving, exercising, or doing the dishes!

French Christmas Links
Information about Christmas in France and related to French.

French Clip Art
Find clip art and photos related to French and France. Please pay attention to the terms of use on each page - not all clip art is free.

Computers and the French Language
Assorted resources for using French on the computer and internet.

French Dialects and Regional Languages
French-related regional languages and dialects in France

Food and Drink
Learn about the cuisine and spirits of francophone cultures.

Fun stuff
When you're tired of studying French, take a break with these fun sites that I've found on the net. There are games, jokes, comics, tongue twisters, and more.

History
Learn about the history of the rich French civilization - colonization, la Grande Révolution, and more.

Incremental Lessons
Multi-lesson sites that progress by level or incorporate two or more kinds of lessons; e.g., pronunciation, grammar, verbs.

Learners' Lore
Having a hard time with French? You're not the only one - read my collection of essays by those who have gone before you and lived to tell about it.

Literature
Francophone literature links and information

Mailing Lists
Mailing lists to help you learn, teach, or translate French.

Music
Listen to francophone music online or just learn more about it with this eclectic collection of musical resources.

Non-Net Resources
In addition to all of the great online resources for learning French, there's plenty of non-internet stuff too. Check these links for French software, tapes, CDs, books, and other tools to help you learn and practice your French.

Organizations
Francophone organizations that can help you learn, teach, or translate French

French Pen Pals
Writing to pen pals is a great way to practice your French and meet other French-speakers at the same time. Take a look at these links to various French pen pal sites and make some new friends!

French Phonetics and Phonology
Links to helpful resources related to the study of sounds.

Product Reviews
Reviews of French language tapes, CDs, movies, dictionaries, audiomagazines, books, and more.

Quizzes
Test yourself with your Guide's weekly quizzes on francophone geography, people, and more.

Schools
If you want to get serious about studying French, you should take a class. This list is by no means exhaustive, but it can certainly get you started on your search for great French classes.

Search engines
Do a power search with these French search engines.

Shopping
Sites on shopping in France or buying stuff from France.

Software
Get some help learning, teaching or using French with these assorted software programs. A few are even free! I've tried to find the best programs that are available - let me know if I missed any good French software.

Specialized French
Links to specialized French resources on the internet, including business French vocabulary.

Spelling
I know, I know - spelling is boring! But if you plan to write in French, you'll want to work on it, so you might as well give these hand-picked French spelling lessons a try.

Sports
Links to and vocabulary for a few of the many sports enjoyed in francophone countries.

Top Picks: Audio, Books, Movies, Tools
If you're interested in buying any French resources like language tapes/CDs, dictionaries, or movies, check out these resources hand-picked by your French language Guide.

Travel Info for Francophone Countries
The best way to learn a language is to travel to (or better yet - live in) a French-speaking country. These resources will help you plan and get the most out of your trip to France, Canada, or any other francophone country.

Travel in France - Voyage en France
Tons of info to help you enjoy your trip to France. Find out about places to stay, things to do, and hots spots to visit in Paris.

Travel to Belgium - Voyage en Belgique
Essential travel information for Belgium, a bilingual (Flemish, French) country.

Travel to Switzerland - Voyage en Suisse
Switzerland has four official languages: French, Italian, German, and Romansch. Get the most out of your trip with these links.

French Verbs
Lessons, exercises, and quizzes on French verbs, as well as helpful resources like verb tables and conjugators. Don't be shy - everything you need to know about the subjunctive, the imparfait, and all of those other tenses is right here!

Why learn French?
Looking for ways to inspire your students or yourself? Look no further! These links will help you to explain the benefits and joys of learning and speaking French to your students - or yourself.

French Lesson Plans and Curricula
These links to French lesson plans and curricula can help you make the most of your French class.

Teaching Youths
Resources for teaching French to youths - lesson plans, ideas, inspiration, and more.

French Christmas Carols ~ Chants de Noël
Lyrics and translations of French Christmas carols, including "Douce Nuit" (Silent Night), "Vive le vent" (Jingle Bells), "Mon beau sapin" (O Christmas Tree), and more.

Teaching software
Selected software beneficial to French teachers.

French Machine Translation
Links to translation software, online translation, and hand-held translators.

French Translation Journals
Subscribe or just read them online.

French Translation Mailing Lists
Email lists useful to translators.

Translation/Interpretation Organizations
Professional organizations with various benefits for translators and interpreters.

Freelance French Translators
Find a freelance French translator

French Translation Companies
Find the right translation company for your needs.

Translation/Interpretation Schools
Links to the best places to study French translation and interpretation.

Bilingual / Multilingual Dictionaries
French dictionaries are an essential tool for every level of French speaker. These on- and off-line bilingual and multilingual French dictionaries are useful for translators, teachers, and students alike.

French Encyclopedias
These online French encyclopedias are a great resource for term papers or just learning more about francophone cultures and history.

Monolingual French Dictionaries
These French-only dictionaries are your best bet for accurate and thorough definitions.

French Slang Dictionaries and Resources
Recommended books, dictionaries, useful websites, and other information about French slang.

Specialized French Dictionaries
Links to specialized French dictionaries covering specific fields like math, science, literature, art, industry, and more.

Beginning Vocabulary
Lessons on vocabulary for beginning French students, with sound files.

French Dialects in Africa
Did you know that there are more than 20 francophone countries in Africa? Check out these links to Franco-African regional languages and dialects.

French Dialects in Canada
French-related regional languages and dialects in Canada

French Dialects in the Caribbean
French-related regional languages and dialects in the Caribbean

French Dialects in Europe
French dialects, patois, and regional languages in Europe

French Dialects - Louisiana
French-related regional languages and dialects in Louisiana

Franglais
Franglais refers to the "dialect" that is created by mixing French and English together.

Beginning Verbs
Links to verb exercises and resources for beginning French students.

Intermediate Verbs
Verb exercises for intermediate French students.

Advanced Verbs
Links to verb lessons and resources for advanced French students.

Beginning French Grammar
Lessons and links for beginning French students: basic vocabulary and simple sentence construction.

Intermediate French Grammar
Assorted French lessons for intermediate students.

Advanced French Grammar
Lessons and resources to challenge advanced French students: types of discourse, parts of speech, and more.

French Grammar by Topic
Grammar lessons organized by topic rather than level.

Beginning French Pronunciation
These links offer you an introductory look at French pronunciation.

Intermediate French Pronunciation
Lessons, links, and resources to help intermediate-level speakers improve their French pronunciation.

Advanced French Pronunciation
Lessons, links, and resources to help advanced speakers perfect their French pronunciation.

Beginning Listening Exercises
Resources to help beginning French students develop listening comprehension.

Intermediate Listening Exercises
Listening exercises and resources for intermediate French students.

Advanced Listening Exercises
Resources to help advanced French speakers perfect their aural comprehension.

Listening Skill Levels
Links to various criteria for rating your French listening skills.

Intermediate Vocabulary
Lessons and resources for intermediate-level French vocabulary, including idiomatic expressions, true cognates, false cognates, and more.

Advanced Vocabulary
Vocabulary lessons for advanced French students.