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Offline French Language Resources: Books, Tapes, Movies, Software

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.
Movies
Browse through this list of great French comedies. At the bottom of the page, there's a link to a similar list of romantic French movies.
Top Software for Learning French
Software can be an interesting addition to your language study. While not a replacement for a teacher or conversation partner, software can help you improve your listening and reading comprehension as well as learn vocabulary, grammar, and even, thanks to speech recognition technology, pronunciation.
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.
Lexibook electronic language aids
Two useful and portable language aids: the Collins-Robert French-English electronic dictionary and a 15-language handheld translator.
Use Those French Learning Tapes + CDs!
A short article about the benefits of French language tapes and CDs, by guest writer Simi K. Valley.
Audiomagazine - Champs-Élysées
Champs-Élysées is an audiomagazine aimed at intermediate and advanced French students, but is versatile enough to be used by independent students, homeschoolers, teachers, travelers, or anyone else interested in regular French listening practice.

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