Francophonie and French Facts
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.
Daily French Practice
Daily French practice is a must, as it is only by practicing and using your French that you will be able to retain what you've learned and, eventually, develop fluency. Aside from the obvious ways to practice, like speaking up in class and reading books, what are some other ways you incorporate French into your daily life?
Daily French practice is a must, as it is only by practicing and using your French that you will be able to retain what you've learned and, eventually, develop fluency. Aside from the obvious ways to practice, like speaking up in class and reading books, what are some other ways you incorporate French into your daily life?
Introduction to French
If you've ever wondered where French came from and how it fits in with other languages, here is some basic information.
If you've ever wondered where French came from and how it fits in with other languages, here is some basic information.
What is French? Facts and Figures about the French Language
How many French speakers are there? Where is French spoken? How many French-speaking countries are there? In which international organizations is French an official language? Read this introduction to some facts and figures about the French language.
How many French speakers are there? Where is French spoken? How many French-speaking countries are there? In which international organizations is French an official language? Read this introduction to some facts and figures about the French language.
Learn French basics in 7 days
Learn the basics of French in 7 days.
Learn the basics of French in 7 days.
Why Learn French?
There are all kinds of reasons to learn a foreign language in general, and French in particular.
There are all kinds of reasons to learn a foreign language in general, and French in particular.
International Day of Francophonie
Learn about this world holiday, in French or English.
Learn about this world holiday, in French or English.
National French Week
Organized by the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF), National French Week is an annual celebration of French language and francophone cultures. AATF organizations, Alliance française branches, and French departments across the country will join in promoting French and everything that goes along with it with assorted activities and events.
Organized by the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF), National French Week is an annual celebration of French language and francophone cultures. AATF organizations, Alliance française branches, and French departments across the country will join in promoting French and everything that goes along with it with assorted activities and events.
Daily French
One surefire way to improve your French is to work on it as often as possible. The About the French Language site includes various daily French features as well as tips on incorporating French into your daily life.
One surefire way to improve your French is to work on it as often as possible. The About the French Language site includes various daily French features as well as tips on incorporating French into your daily life.
Gifts for Francophiles
Wondering what to buy for the French lover on your list? Someone who really loves French probably already has a good dictionary and grammar book, so here are some gifts that will really thrill your favorite Francophile.
Wondering what to buy for the French lover on your list? Someone who really loves French probably already has a good dictionary and grammar book, so here are some gifts that will really thrill your favorite Francophile.
French Magnetic Poetry
Magnetic poetry is a fun little tool you can use to learn and practice French. 500 magnets with words and parts of words help you to express yourself in a unique and creative way.
Magnetic poetry is a fun little tool you can use to learn and practice French. 500 magnets with words and parts of words help you to express yourself in a unique and creative way.
The Story of French
The Story of French is a definitive analysis of French as it is spoken around the world. An in-depth, compelling, and above all affectionate look at the language of love, The Story of French is required reading for all Francophiles.
The Story of French is a definitive analysis of French as it is spoken around the world. An in-depth, compelling, and above all affectionate look at the language of love, The Story of French is required reading for all Francophiles.
DILF - DELF - DALF - French Proficiency Tests
DILF, DELF, and DALF are official French proficiency certifications, awarded by the French ministry of education accepted in lieu of linguistic entrance exams around the world.
DILF, DELF, and DALF are official French proficiency certifications, awarded by the French ministry of education accepted in lieu of linguistic entrance exams around the world.
Fight for Standard French - French-Canadians petition for recognition of their language
Standard French is considered to be Parisian French as spoken by the middle classes - but not for long, if French-Canadians have anything to say about it.
Standard French is considered to be Parisian French as spoken by the middle classes - but not for long, if French-Canadians have anything to say about it.
L'Aménagement linguistique dans le monde
Incredible site - a discussion of the particular linguistic situation of nearly 100 countries.
Incredible site - a discussion of the particular linguistic situation of nearly 100 countries.
Centre international francophone de documentation et d'information
Collects and distributes information and publications related to francophonie.
Collects and distributes information and publications related to francophonie.
Drapeaux de la francophonie
Flags from around the world, plus a chronology and a few quotes.
Flags from around the world, plus a chronology and a few quotes.
La Francophonie
Information about various conferences.
Information about various conferences.
Le Monde de la francophonie
Description of the francophone world and a link to a very nice map.
Description of the francophone world and a link to a very nice map.
Qu'est-ce que la francophonie ?
If you're not sure what it is, you can find out here. French.
If you're not sure what it is, you can find out here. French.