Learning French
Learning a language is a lifelong process and an adventure. If you are currently studying French at UConn or planning to study abroad in a French speaking country, I have included a few resources on this page.
Electronic Book French Language Resources
Intermediate French Grammar by ISBN: 9780071775397
A Dictionary and Phrasebook of French Medical Terms by ISBN: 9780857654007Essential language for communicating with pharmacists, doctors and hospitals in France. Whether you are resident in France or simply visiting, this book will help you deal with any medical or health situation.
French Newspapers and Magazines
UConn library does not currently subscribe to any French Language newspapers, but with a public library card and Libby app access, you can read French magazines like L'Express, Le Journal du Dimanche, Le Point, Elle France, Paris Match, Lire Magazine, Biba, Marie Claire France, Cosmopolitan France, Elle Deco, and more on your tablet e-reader. Just go to your public library, and if they subscribe to Libby, download the app and begin reading using your public library card number.
- Le MondeFrench newspaper published in the evening; left leaning perspective
- Le FIgaroFrench newspaper which is more conservative than Le Monde
- LibérationFrench newspaper which is more left leaning than Le Monde in its coverage and perspective.
- Les EchosFinancially and business focused newspaper.
- L'EquipeNewspaper of sport coverage: notably of football (soccer) and rugby
- La PresseFrench language newspaper from Montréal, Québec, Canada.
Free Language Learning Online Resources
- BBC Languages: FrenchGames and Videos for Learning French
- TV5 monde Learn FrenchFree learning French resources from TV5 monde, an international French language television channel
- Etudier en France: Intermediate French CourseFree on Coursera from Ecole Polytechnique de Paris
Physical Book French Language Resources
A Frequency Dictionary of French by ISBN: 9780415775311A Frequency Dictionary of French is an invaluable tool for all learners of French, providing a list of the 5000 most frequently used words in the language.
