Link:
Resources
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OH8h0i2T4Is0R9S8uaZ4C18SQWkxItIW0KwLKnOJGSM/htmlview#
General
Anki
Flashcards app with audio support. Either download a pre-made French set or make your own as you go - utilizes a spaced repetition algorithm to help memorization
Conjugation web app
https://logan130.github.io/conjugate/#/
Apprendre le Français avec TV5Monde
Short videos accompanied by listening comprehension questions. Also sorts exercises by level (A1 through B2) and offers a “Test de Connaissance du Français” / TCF
Clozemaster
Gamified learning through “mass exposure to vocabulary in context.”
Coffee Break French
Shortened episodes are free, full versions are paid. Covers scripted convos and explains vocab/grammar concepts.
France Bienvenue
A blog with regular updates of short conversation recordings + transcripts for French learners (everything is in French)
French Sounds
YouTube channel that focuses on teaching French pronunciation/sounds. I recommend taking a look at the nasal vowels.
FrenchPod101
French & English podcast for all levels
Readlang
Chrome extension that allows you to translate words on web pages and then review via flashcards.
Listening
dictaly
Dictée en ligne : la dictée devient un jeu
- Free listening and dictation sources
- French only, no English
comprehension orale
https://www.tcfca.com/se-preparer/tcf-canada-comprehension-orale/
Collins Resources
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/resources
Visual Dictionaries Study Sets with Quizlet
Website picker
Yomitan
Web dictionary (offline)
PickVocab
AI powered context flashcard (no firefox) https://pickvocab.com/
Assimil French with Ease
How To Use Assimil - Learn to Language
- Listen without book (get the vibe)
- Listen while looking at the translation
- Read them aloud. Look at the translation if needed and make sure you understand the meaning
- Read again without looking at the translation
- Listen twice, once looking at the translation, another looking at the French
- Listen with book closed. You should understand what is being said
- Listen and pause each sentence and repeat it aloud
- Read the comments several times
- Read/repeat the exercises and check answer
Dictionary
- FrenchDictionary.com | French Dictionary and Translator
- Collins French-English Dictionary | Translations, Examples & Pronunciations
Pimsleur French
Audio course. Excellent to improve speaking.
Language Transfer
Similar to Pimsleur Method. Audio only. Free Courses — Language Transfer
Milestones
- Introduce myself
- Learn greetings and common phrases
- Order food
- Read French knitting pattern
- Understand a simple children’s podcast/video
- Understand InnerFrench/CBF
- Read Harry Potter in French
- Watch Slam Dunk in French
- Watch Attack on Titan in French