Learning French
French is the third most widely spoken language in the United States after English and Spanish. Like Spanish it is a Romance language meaning that it is descended from Latin and much of the core vocabulary has similarities. Unfortunately for the student, the orthography (pronunciation from the written language) can be a bit more difficult than other Romance languages.
There are at least 65 million native French speakers in the world and as many as 500 million that speak French as a first or second language.
Many DVDs distributed in the United States and Canada share English and French language tracks (or at least subtitling). Also, many products destined for distribution in the United States and Canada have English and French packaging information (instructions, labelling, etc.) because English and French are both required for products distributed in Canada.
Typically French is considered one of the more pleasing languages to the ear (although that is quite subjective….) It is also an official language of the UN, and is commonly used as a second language in many areas that were former French colonies.
The following are the resources we’ve organized here:
French Language Online Resources
Eurolanguages.com has information on French language learning courses in places where it is spoken in Europe.
Subpages of this page:
- French Language Audio
- French Language Courses
- French Language Detailed Profile
- French Language Music
- French Language News
- French Language Online Resources
- French Language Reading List
- French Language Video
“french language” - Google News
Allentown bids bon voyage to French teens - Asbury Park Press
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Allentown bids bon voyage to French teens
Asbury Park Press, NJ "People hide in lockers," said Lehman, a French-language teacher. "We have to find students. They don't want to go back." On Friday, the French students wrapped up a week in America, visiting Washington on Tuesday and New York City on Thursday, … |
English language and its rivals in British Parliament - Daily Monitor
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English language and its rivals in British Parliament
Daily Monitor, Uganda It is deemed an outright adversary to the French language. Many French Canadians regard the linguistic combat as a duel unto death. Hindi may be a rival to English in India, but this makes Gujerati and Punjabi allies of English, for they fear Hindi … |
Music, stories celebrate Cajun heritage - Daily Comet
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Music, stories celebrate Cajun heritage
Daily Comet, LA Called “French is not a Foreign Language in Louisiana,” the programs showed the many ways in which French language and culture still influence the way locals live. “At work, I need to utilize French,” said Roland Cheramie, another presenter. … |
Astral Media invested $150 million in Canadian film and television … - FOXBusiness
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Astral Media invested $150 million in Canadian film and television …
FOXBusiness "Many know Astral Media for the quality of its media properties and the strength of its financial performance, but we are also very proud of the support we offer to the English- and French-language production industries in Canada. … |
Pathe using English-language route - Variety
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Pathe using English-language route
Variety, CA The company is headquartered in France, where it boasts a strong exhibition circuit and will continue to distribute its own releases as well as produce French-language fare. In the UK, it has managed to become a key player in the famously insular … |
Nicholls French-language events to proceed as planned - Daily Comet
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Nicholls French-language events to proceed as planned
Daily Comet, LA By Daniel McBride THIBODAUX — Despite regional flooding, a daylong celebration of the French language is still scheduled at Nicholls State University. Called "French is not a Foreign Language in Louisiana," the day's activities are part of the annual … Nicholls St. stresses French language |
Editorial: Minister simply upholding Canadian standards - Alberta Daily Herald Tribune
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Editorial: Minister simply upholding Canadian standards
Alberta Daily Herald Tribune, Canada But there are practical reasons why immigrants should speak English or French. Language is about communication. If someone can’t communicate they don’t learn important information about what’s happening in their community. More practically, they can’t … Language ability makes for happier immigrants Immigrant success linked to language proficiency Tests of citizenship |
Facing a Shortfall, CBC Will Cut Jobs - New York Times
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Facing a Shortfall, CBC Will Cut Jobs
New York Times, United States About 400 employees are being laid off from the CBC’s English-language service, 335 will depart the French-language arm and 70 are being cut in other areas of the company, said the CBC’s chief executive, Hubert T. Lacroix. The CBC also said it would … CBC cuts hit city hard Canadian Broadcaster Cuts 800 Jobs as Revenue Falls Staff cuts at CBC Radio One Sudbury |
Nicolas Sarkozy massacres the French language - Telegraph.co.uk
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Nicolas Sarkozy massacres the French language
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom France has just ended its annual week-long official celebration of the French language, la semaine de la langue française, and one man has been singled out by purists for seriously dumbing down the language of Molière: Nicolas Sarkozy. … Nicolas Sarkozy held to ridicule for failing to mind his language Sarkozy in trouble for mangling French |
UFC strikes French-language TV deal to show MMA programming in - The Canadian Press
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UFC strikes French-language TV deal to show MMA programming in
The Canadian Press, MONTREAL MONTREAL — The UFC has struck a French-language TV deal with TQS to air UFC events and programming in Quebec. "UFC is huge in Canada, we have incredible fighters from there, and now fans in Quebec can experience UFC for free on TQS," UFC president Dana … UFC Signs Television Deal With Canada's TQS UFC signs French-language TV deal with TQS |
