Notes:

- Main Categories: Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking

LEVEL CATEGORY TYPE NAME NOTES/TIPS LINK Useful for Other Languages?
Flashcards app with audio support. Either download a pre-made French
Mobile App,
(ALL) Reading, Listening Anki set or make your own as you go - utilizes a spaced repetition algorithm Yes - several
Desktop App
to help memorization
Short videos accompanied by listening comprehension questions. Also
(ALL) Listening Website Apprendre le Français avec TV5Monde sorts exercises by level (A1 through B2) and offers a "Test de http://apprendre.tv5monde.com/en
Connaissance du Français" / TCF
(ALL) Reading, Writing Website Clozemaster Gamified learning through "mass exposure to vocabulary in context." www.clozemaster.com Yes - several

Shortened episodes are free, full versions are paid. Covers scripted
(ALL) Listening Podcast Coffee Break French http://www.coffeebreakfrench.com/ Yes - Chinese, German, Italian, Spanish
convos and explains vocab/grammar concepts.
Chrome
Chrome extension to easily search verb conjugations (entirely in
(ALL) Reading, Writing Extension, Conjugaison française http://commentconjuguer.com/
Android App
French)
Has a library of audio clips by native Francophones, pronouncing
(ALL) Listening, Speaking Website Forvo https://forvo.com/languages/fr/ Yes - several
common words & phrases
Self-assessment tests. There is an English version of the site (www.
(ALL) Self-Assessment Website Français Facile www.francaisfacile.com
tolearnfrench.com)
A blog with regular updates of short conversation recordings +
(ALL) Listening Website France Bienvenue https://francebienvenue1.wordpress.com/
transcripts for French learners (everything is in French)
A mock proficiency test that includes grammar, vocabulary, and reading http://www.transparent.com/learn-
(ALL) Self-Assessment Website French Proficiency Test french/proficiency-test.html
comprehension
YouTube YouTube channel that focuses on teaching French https://www.youtube.
(ALL) Listening, Speaking French Sounds com/channel/UC2L9w7ozDeUl1w5ZjUPCOQA
Channel pronunciation/sounds. I recommend taking a look at the nasal vowels.

(ALL) Listening, Speaking Podcast FrenchPod101 (PODCASTS) French & English podcast for all levels Yes - several

Language Exchange /
Similar to HelloTalk and Tandem. Provides basic phrasebook to help get
(ALL) Listening, Speaking, Mobile App Hello Pal Yes - several
Reading, Writing
started, but it's a "freemium" model.
Language Exchange / Connect to speakers of your target language. You can exchange and
(ALL) Listening, Speaking, Mobile App HelloTalk correct text messages, send audio clips, and make live calls. Live video Yes - several
Reading, Writing calls are premium (but Tandem allows them for free)
Language Exchange /
(never used it) - a web site / social media site that allows people to
(ALL) Listening, Speaking, Website Interpals www.interpals.net Yes - several
Reading, Writing
search for and connect with language exchange penpals.
Reading, Writing, Includes audio clips to help with pronunciation, grammar concepts,
(ALL)
Listening
Website Language Guide - French http://www.languageguide.org/french/ Yes - several
reading/listening, etc.
https://chrome.google.
Chrome A language learning extension that uses dual subtitles on Netflix,
(ALL) Reading, Listening Language Reactor com/webstore/detail/language- Yes - several
Extension YouTube, etc. reactor/hoombieeljmmljlkjmnheibnpciblicm
Audio,
(ALL) Listening Librivox A resource for free audiobooks, with many available in French. www.librivox.org Yes - several
Website
Fill-in-the-blank vocab learning, lots of texts for reading comp, audio
Reading, Writing, Mobile App
(ALL) Lingvist recordings with transcripts for listening, and pronunciation/grammar www.lingvist.com Yes - French, German, Spanish, Russian
Listening & Website
guides
Litterature audio (in conjunction with
(ALL) Listening Website 6000+ free French audiobooks (website is entirely in French) http://www.litteratureaudio.com/
Wikisource)
Reading, Writing, Mobile App Vocab/expression builder. Of all the gamified learning apps, Memrise
(ALL)
Listening
Memrise www.memrise.com Yes - several
& Website has the best [non-robotic] audio clips + vids of native speakers.
Chrome Extension that allows you to translate words on web pages and then
(ALL) Reading Readlang http://readlang.com/ Yes - several
Extension review via flashcards.
Mobile App Flashcards site/app - you can search for other user-created decks or
(ALL) Reading, Writing Quizlet https://quizlet.com/ Yes - several
& Website make your own
Notes:
- Main Categories: Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking
- My personal favorites are in purple
- For questions, comments, or suggestions, you can comment or message me on reddit (tsannifer) :)

LEVEL CATEGORY TYPE NAME NOTES/TIPS LINK Useful for Other Languages?

Listen to native speakers speak, imitate them and record yourself, and
(ALL) Listening, Speaking Website Speechling https://speechling.com/ Yes - several
receive feedback on your accent.
Language Exchange / Connect to speakers of your target language. You can exchange and
(ALL) Listening, Speaking, Mobile App Tandem correct text messages, send audio clips, and make live calls. Supports Yes - several
Reading, Writing video calls for free.
A wiki full of free French texts. You can pair it with "Litterature audio" to
Wikisource (in conjunction with Litterature https://fr.wikisource.org/wiki/Wikisource:
(ALL) Reading Website develop some mix of reading/listening comprehension, as well as Accueil
audio) pronunciation practice (by mimicking the native speakers' pronunciations)
A dictionary that allows you to look up common expressions from EN-
(ALL) Reading, Writing Website Wordreference http://www.wordreference.com/enfr/
FR / vice versa.
Reading, Listening, YouTube 155 Minutes to Learn French with Vincent # Vincent speaks clearly and this is his first unit of lessons. He has over https://www.youtube.com/watch?
[ABSOLUTE BEGINNER] v=kSrHmDBTDvQ
Speaking Channel Unit 1 100,000 videos on many different grammar/vocab concepts
Reading, Writing, Books / ***NOT FREE*** I have never used it but it's been recommended often
[ABSOLUTE BEGINNER]
Listening
Assimil www.assimil.com Yes - several
Combo and may provide a good start for beginners.
Mobile App Flashcards & small quizzes. You can also write sentences and have
[ABSOLUTE BEGINNER] Reading, Writing Busuu www.busuu.com Yes - several
& Website native speakers correct you.
Reading, Writing, Mobile App (2021 update) Moved this to [ABSOLUTE BEGINNER] because there
[ABSOLUTE BEGINNER]
Listening, Speaking
Duolingo www.duolingo.com Yes - several
& Website have been great improvements for brand-new learners over the years

[ABSOLUTE BEGINNER] Reading, Writing Mobile App Drops Visual-based language learning app https://languagedrops.com/ Yes - several

https://www.amazon.com/French-Crash-
Reading, Writing, French Crash Course: A No-BS, Seven-Day $4.99 on the Kindle / $9.99 Paperback Course-Seven-Day-
[ABSOLUTE BEGINNER] Book, Audio Learning/dp/1518675913/ref=sr_1_1?
Listening Guide to Learning Basic French NEVER TRIED IT, but there are good reviews and it includes audio
ie=UTF8&qid=1484351529&sr=8-1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
YouTube From the creator of the AWESOME "Complete Greek" Language Yes - German, Greek, Italian, Spanish,
[ABSOLUTE BEGINNER] Speaking, Listening Language Transfer: Introduction to French v=LsG_0hyr_ro&list=PLeA5t3dWTWvvZln1pJ-
Swahili, Turkish
Playlist Transfer series. Great audio course that's 100% free. Ij8xOmS_3zH-4j
Reading, Writing, Beginners should check out the pronunciation guide on the website.
[ABSOLUTE BEGINNER]
Listening, Speaking
Website Lawless French https://www.lawlessfrench.com/
Also has a lot of exercises/activities for every level.
YouTube The vids are in reverse order. Watch the last/4th video first, then 3rd, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
[ABSOLUTE BEGINNER] Listening, Speaking Learn French Pronunciation list=PLtJL6GKh6j0W3tMIoHyYC0Q3hfGBb9Zdu
Playlist 2nd, and 1st. Covers pronunciation tips & common mistakes to avoid.
Reading, Listening, YouTube A nice way to ease into French with a semi-interactive (pausing once in https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV1-
[ABSOLUTE BEGINNER]
Speaking
Learn French with Alexa (Lessons 1-20) QgpUU7N3ZGbRMIrV24FCuvZoMt4xw
Channel a while to wait for you to repeat answers) instructor
IMO better way to start than Duolingo for absolute beginners.
Reading, Writing, Mobile App
[ABSOLUTE BEGINNER] Memrise (French 1) Otherwise, go with Duolingo first and skip to higher Memrise levels.
Listening & Website
Mixed ***NOT FREE*** & I have never used it. A subscription service that
[ABSOLUTE BEGINNER] Reading, Listening Subscription One Third Stories includes a book, audiobook, games, recipes, etc delivered monthly. https://onethirdstories.com Yes - Spanish
Service Books start in English and gradually end in French.
Reading, Writing, "Freemium" - more beginner lessons available for free than advanced.
[ABSOLUTE BEGINNER]
Listening
Website Polly Lingual https://pollylingu.al/fr/en/courses/1 Yes - several
Never used it but the audio tracks sound pretty clear.
About $10 on Kindle - covers the basics of grammar (more so than the https://www.amazon.com/Schaums-Outline-
[ABSOLUTE BEGINNER] Reading, Writing Workbook Schaum's Outline of French Grammar French-Grammar-Crocker/dp/0071828982
other workbooks below), from noun genders and up
Reading, Writing, Website, A wikibooks project-- has introductory lessons w/ audio and more
[ABSOLUTE BEGINNER]
Listening
Wikibooks: French https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/French
Book resources (haven't clicked through them) that might be useful.
A1 - A2 "Freemium" - Stories/articles accompanied by audio tracks, side-by-
Reading, Listening Mobile App Beelinguapp Yes - several
(Beginner) side EN/FR reading capability, & overall nice UI.
A1 - A2 Alice in Wonderland in bilingual format. You can read the story section-
Reading Website Bilingual Alice http://bilingualalice.com/ Yes - German, Italian, Spanish
(Beginner) by-section in both English and French.
A1 - A2 A site with a lot of exercises for grammar and vocab, as well as Yes - German, Italian, Korean, Latin,
Reading, Writing Website Conjuguemos https://conjuguemos.com/
Portugese, Spanish
(Beginner) printables/activities.
A1 - A2 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
Listening Extra French Sitcom-style educational program to teach French to English speakers. list=PLHTO4tffa4bAL6jcoq00g--Gbfb8fg52r
(Beginner) Playlist
Notes:
- Main Categories: Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking
- My personal favorites are in purple
- For questions, comments, or suggestions, you can comment or message me on reddit (tsannifer) :)

LEVEL CATEGORY TYPE NAME NOTES/TIPS LINK Useful for Other Languages?

A1 - A2 Youtube https://www.youtube.
Reading, Listening Français en Dialogue Videos of recorded conversations with transcripts on the screen. com/channel/UCoejp2Yl88dVi0L3WRYtp2A
(Beginner) Channel
A1 - A2 Exercises to practice verb conjugation. I also recommend the rest of the
Reading, Writing Website Français interactif: verb practice https://www.laits.utexas.edu/fi/vp/
(Beginner) Français interactif exercises!
A1 - A2 https://ddotb.files.wordpress.
Reading, Writing Workbook French Grammar in Context French grammar workbook, best when you have basics down. com/2011/02/french-grammar-in-context.pdf
(Beginner)
A1 - A2 YouTube French Today: Learn French Vocabulary & https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
Listening As a Sims fan myself, I found this to be really cool and helpful. list=PLXAfwCr4--2uPMRb5a30tkW-L81_b-u5-
(Beginner) Playlist Pronunciation with Video Game Clips
A1 - A2 Reading, Writing, The podcast is mostly in English and is a good learning supplement.
Speaking
Podcast French Your Way www.frenchyourway.com.au
(Beginner) Recommended: subjunctive review episodes for A2-B1 learners.
A1 - A2
Reading, Writing Book Le français par la méthode nature Credit: /u/StrikingIce; a book that teaches French by only using French https://ufile.io/xbmls9y2
(Beginner)
A1 - A2 Books, TV Children's books for easy reading, and you can find episodes of Le Petit
Reading, Listening Le Petit Nicholas
(Beginner) Show Nicholas by searching on YouTube.
Listening Comprehension for "Absolute https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
A1 - A2 YouTube It really should be for beginners. :P Very useful, quick listening
Listening list=PLtJL6GKh6j0X0fFVBERiwojQ5RnTXNEFL Yes - several
(Beginner) Playlist Beginners" comprehension exercises by FrenchPod101
A1 - A2 Reading, Writing, App lets you record yourself speaking scripted convos + learn
Listening, Speaking
Mobile App Mondly ("Learn & Speak French") Yes - several
(Beginner) vocab/grammar
Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French https://ddotb.files.wordpress.
A1 - A2 Best when you already know the basic foundations of French and want
Reading, Writing Workbook com/2013/07/practice-makes-perfect-
(Beginner) Grammar to master grammar. Also provides EN-FR & FR-EN glossaries complete-french-grammar.pdf
A1 - A2 Instagram, The website has some flashcards of movie stills paired with French www.sublexis.com
Reading, Listening Sublexis https://www.instagram.com/sublexis/
(Beginner) Website subtitles/audio tracks. IG has French "word of the day" type posts.
A1 - A2 Verb conjugation search engine with some word search games
Reading, Writing Website Verbix www.verbix.com Yes - several
(Beginner) available for French
A2 - B1 Games & activities to exercise knowledge of French (website is entirely https://www.ccdmd.qc.ca/fr/
Reading, Writing Website Amélioration du français
(Beginner-Intermediate) in French)
A2 - B1 Reading, Writing, https://www.thoughtco.com/a-vs-de-french-
Speaking
Article À vs De: French Prepositions A closer look at these prepositions and when to use them. prepositions-4080520
(Beginner-Intermediate)
A2 - B1 YouTube Free app available with transcripts. Videos entirely in French but Johan https://www.youtube.
Listening, Speaking Français Authentique com/channel/UCQpM25U6iqaRSO-SZxd5oDw
(Beginner-Intermediate) Channel speaks VERY clearly and slowly w/o sounding robotic
A2 - B1 YouTube https://www.youtube.
Listening, Speaking Fred Grün Helpful videos on spoken, colloquial French and other tips. com/channel/UCLfvSY_0TO701lP2_WZJUQw
(Beginner-Intermediate) Channel
A2 - B1 YouTube French Today: Learn French Grammar with https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
Listening Narration over Sims 4 gameplay to teach grammar. list=PLXAfwCr4--2txPWZXQJKd85K4A28Ua9-r
(Beginner-Intermediate) Playlist Video Game Clips
A2 - B1 Tool that lets you click words on a website to get translations and
Reading Website Lingro http://lingro.com/ Yes - several
(Beginner-Intermediate) review them later.
A2 - B1 YouTube The next in FrenchPod101's series for listening comprehension https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
Listening Listening Comprehension for Beginners list=PLtJL6GKh6j0UTjmp04Sy92L_VCdyizdAh
(Beginner-Intermediate) Playlist exercises.
A2 - B1
Listening Website News in Slow French As the name suggests, news in slowly spoken French, with transcripts. https://www.newsinslowfrench.com/ Yes - German, Italian, Spanish
(Beginner-Intermediate)
A2 - B1 YouTube https://www.youtube.
Listening Oh La La, I Speak French! French lessons and dialogues/skits for French learners. com/user/ohlalafrench/featured
(Beginner-Intermediate) Channel
A2 - B1 Hundreds of dialogues with transcripts and listening comprehension
Listening Website Podcast Français Facile http://www.podcastfrancaisfacile.com
(Beginner-Intermediate) quizzes, dictations, etc.
A2 - B1 Reading, Writing, A news website with a section for those who want to learn & teach
Listening
Website RFI: Savoirs https://savoirs.rfi.fr/en
(Beginner-Intermediate) French. There are audios, activities, etc. available.
A2 - B1 https://www.scholingua.
Reading, Writing Website Scholingua Conjugation Trainer Exercises to help conjugate verbs com/en/fr/conjugation-trainer
Yes - German, Italian
(Beginner-Intermediate)
Notes:
- Main Categories: Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking
- My personal favorites are in purple
- For questions, comments, or suggestions, you can comment or message me on reddit (tsannifer) :)

LEVEL CATEGORY TYPE NAME NOTES/TIPS LINK Useful for Other Languages?
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
B1 - B2 YouTube French & English subtitles: French locals are interviewed in this series
Listening Easy French list=PLA5UIoabheFMYWWnGFFxl8_nvVZWZSy Yes - several
(Intermediate) Playlist about various topics on daily life & culture kc
B1 - B2 YouTube https://www.youtube.
Listening, Speaking French mornings with Elisa Short French lessons and vlogs with French & English subtitles com/channel/UCbj8Qov-9b5WTU1X4y7Yt-w
(Intermediate) Channel
B1 - B2 Free with Kindle Unlimited https://www.amazon.com/French-
Reading Workbook French Short Stories for Intermediate Level Intermediate-listening-comprehension-
(Intermediate) Short stories & mini quizzes to test your reading comprehension skills intermediate-ebook/dp/B01N76M26J
B1 - B2 Podcast where Jessica (French Your Way) interviews people entirely in http://frenchyourway.com.
Listening Podcast French Voices au/category/frenchvoices
(Intermediate) French. Transcripts and listening comprehension exercises available.
B1 - B2 YouTube French teacher's YouTube channel. She speaks in French, with French https://www.youtube.
Listening, Speaking Home Language com/channel/UCFu6uJDqU_6vCIyN9KpMPLg
(Intermediate) Channel subtitles.
B1 - B2 YouTube Video compilation with some little exercises/quizzes along the way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Reading, Listening Learn ALL French Holidays in 80 Minutes v=IQScQOZx9Rc
(Intermediate) Video Subtitles in both FR and EN.
B1 - B2 YouTube The next in FrenchPod101's series for beginner listening https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
Listening Listening Comprehension: Intermediate list=PLtJL6GKh6j0W1GFbzc5ANZqtidjrLUAGJ
(Intermediate) Playlist comprehension exercises.
B1 - B2 Popular songs are used in listening comprehension exercises. Listen to
Listening Website Lyrics Training https://lyricstraining.com/fr/ Yes - several
(Intermediate) parts of the song and fill in blanks.
B1 - B2 YouTube English subtitles - Stromae's music helps with learning homonyms and https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Listening Stromae's Racine Carrée Concert in Montréal v=eOZLDQm9c2E
(Intermediate) Video wordplay (plus he's freakin awesome)
B2 - C1 Blog (entirely in French) about the differences in spoken French,
Reading, Listening Website Français de nos régions https://francaisdenosregions.com/
(Upper Intermed to Adv) regionally in France and globally.
B2 - C1 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Listening French Listening Comprehension: Advanced v=4DKgSjgMbHE&list=PLtJL6GKh6j0Wr08Vna
(Upper Intermed to Adv) Playlist 6v0HuHmYNpsjWWf
B2 - C1 YouTube The next in FrenchPod101's series for listening comprehension https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
Listening Listening Comprehension: Advanced list=PLtJL6GKh6j0Wr08Vna6v0HuHmYNpsjW
(Upper Intermed to Adv) Playlist exercises. Wf
B2 - C1 Reading, Writing, Mobile App 5000+ advanced words and expressions. The audio clips get pretty fast, https://www.memrise.
Listening
Memrise - Advanced vocabulary com/course/885/advanced-vocabulary/
(Upper Intermed to Adv) & Website and they abbreviate "quelque chose" as qqch and "quelqu'un" as qqn

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Mastery) - you probably want to check out the other tabs and look for ways to consume native media, work on language exchange, etc.