Hi everyone! It's Lucie from MosaLingua!
If you haven't been able to make progress in French lately,
it might be because you're not as motivated
any more after doing the same kind of activities over and over.
Or maybe you're not doing the right kind!
We've already made a video in English about the best resources for learning languages in general,
and in this video, I'm going to talk to you in French
to show you the ones that are most useful for learning this language in particular.
You're already practicing your French by watching this video,
so, obviously, my first piece of advice is to subscribe to our YouTube channel!
If you already have, turn on notifications so you never miss our tips and tricks for learning languages.
We post a new video every other week!
Above all else, it's important to choose your resources
according to the skills you want to prioritize with your learning.
For this reason, we'll look at a variety of options organized by skill.
Don't worry--you'll find a link in the description
for every resource I talk about.
Let's start with comprehension.
With the Internet at our fingertips, there are so many possibilities
that it can really be difficult to choose.
So here are my recommendations:
Podcasts
Let's start with podcasts in French.
Among my favorites is Le Français avec Pierre.
The author talks to you about many subjects related to French language and culture.
You'll also find scripts and several activities,
just like for the podcast Français Facile,
which talks more about French grammar and pronunciation.
Did you know that here at MosaLingua, we've also started our own series
specially designed for people who want to learn French?
It's called "L'homme sans nom."
It's the story of a young man who wakes up in a hospital and doesn't know
who he is, not even his own name!
We'll guide you step by step as you follow this exciting story
and especially as you progress in your French comprehension
(and other skills!).
TED Talks
And finally, TED Talks!
Why yes, they come in all languages, even French!
These are short presentations made by experts in their field.
There are many different subjects, and it's very exciting!
There are so many that it won't be difficult to find one that will interest you.
And of course, they all have subtitles that will help you in your understanding.
Next, we'll look at what can help you with reading and writing.
When you start reading, there's nothing better than French newspapers online!
You'll find lots of options. Sometimes it can be difficult to get your bearings.
That's why I recommend the following sites:
Le Monde
20 Minutes
Mon Quotidien (for children and beginners).
L'Équipe (for sports).
There are lots of others, but this is enough to get you started.
I would also like to mention the TV5 Monde website,
which also offers free French courses, but I'll talk more about that later.
Tex's French Grammar.
This is a complete French grammar course
offered for free by the University of Texas in Austin.
It's very well done, and it will be very useful for when you have questions about what you read.
And there are also hedgehogs that speak French while smoking cigarettes...
The Larousse Dictionary
In addition to Google translation and DeepL, you can also add this excellent tool to your favorites.
In fact, this is THE reference for all French dictionaries,
and it will be very useful for learning the definitions of the new words
you'll discover in your reading.
And to finish, we'll look at the resources you can use to practice your
oral expression in French.
Lots of people are afraid to start speaking in a new language,
but thanks to the tools you'll discover,
you're going to love practicing French with native speakers!
MosaLingua - Speak French with Confidence
If you really want to improve your French expression
and move on to a higher level,
I strongly recommend this course that we offer.
For the duration of your training, you'll be guided by the MosaLingua team
as you work on aspects like pronunciation, accent, confidence,
and, of course, conversation.
Forvo
French pronunciation can sometimes be complicated,
with silent letters and nasal vowels.
Forvo will be very useful, because it's a pronunciation dictionary
published by volunteers who are native French speakers.
You'll find all kinds of pronunciations for the same word coming from different people.
You can also compare different French accents.
And the best for last--in all modesty, of course...
The MosaLingua French app and MosaLingua Web platform.
We're convinced that these are well-rounded and efficient resources.
And our 10 million users around the world agree!
By using our apps, you won't simply retain
lots of useful words and phrases quickly,
but you'll also expose yourself to diverse learning tools
with dialogues, popular expressions, cultural bonuses, etc., etc.
Voilà! You have everything you need to dive into learning French.
As I said, you'll find all these resources
in the video description below.
So don't wait to jump into the water!
...I mean to get started, not take a bath!
And if you're interested in other languages
like English, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Russian, or Chinese,
go to our blog to start learning right now!
See you soon!