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French Lessons (568)
Learn French online - free French lessons, quizzes, sound files, and other French learning tools.

Audio Lab (70)
Activities and resources to work on your French listening skills, as well as criteria used by various agencies to determine French proficiency.

Basics + Essential Info (243)
Learn about the basics of French: where is it spoken and by how many people? How much influence has it had on English? What French do you need to know when traveling? Why should you learn French?

French Dictionaries (187)
Online French dictionaries and word lists are free and 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.

French Grammar (1714)
French grammar lessons, quizzes, tips, verb conjugations, and much more - whether you're just starting to learn French or are trying to master the finer points of French grammar, these lessons offer clear and detailed explanations of French grammar.

Mistakes + Difficulties (136)
There are numerous French characteristics that cause confusion for many if not most students of French. This page includes links to areas of common mistakes and difficulty to help you overcome these issues once and for all.

French Vocabulary (1560)
French vocabulary lists, lessons, quizzes, and a French word a day. Everything you need to increase your French vocabulary.

Accents (7)
There are four different types of "accents" which are relevant to anyone learning 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.

Inspiration + Fun (87)
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, Radio, TV, Media (102)
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.

Practice + Pen Pals (95)
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.

Proficiency and Tests (297)
Links to recognized standards of French proficiency as well as on- and off-line French tests.

Teaching French (105)
French teaching tips and tools: projects, classroom games, teaching combined classes, and more for French teachers.

Translation (50)
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.

Travel and Culture (916)
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.

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