French resources
Audio
To listen to audio files, you need to have a 56K modem connection or faster.
French 101, 102, 103: Rond-Point (UW Restricted)
French 200 level: (UW restricted) En bonne forme 8th Ed.
Previous edition (UW restricted) En bonne forme 7th Ed.
French 110: Vis-à-Vis: Beginning French, 3rd Edition (UW restricted) -- Also used for UW Extension
Old 100 level (not in use currently): Vis-à-Vis: Beginning French, 2nd Edition (UW restricted)
French 100 Poetry: Le Bestiaire ou Cortege d'Orphee (UW restricted)
French 134: Reflets (LLC restricted)
French Phonetics (French linguistics): Savoir dire (UW restricted)
Video
French 100 level: French in Action (UW restricted)
French 200 level: 201 video (UW restricted)
Other LLC resources
International television: From within or outside the LLC, we are streaming live television from 5+ international channels, including FRENCH TV5. The television streaming will be best from within the LLC, however, students with fast internet connections should enjoy the stream from outside the LLC. Check the link for stations and schedules.
Making accents
Here is a list of shortcuts to make accents:on a PC: on a MAC:
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>à ->ALT+0224 >è ->ALT+0232 >é ->ALT+0233 >ê ->ALT+0234 >ù ->ALT+0249 >ç ->ALT+135 |
>à ->OPTION+` followed by a >è ->OPTION+` followed by e >é ->OPTION+e followed by e >ê ->OPTION+i followed by e >ù ->OPTION+` followed by u >ç ->OPTION+c |
Outside Links
Venez Voir Le Sénégal: "An exploration of the Francophone world developed by Colby professors and technologists as a curricular resource, and made available for the internet community under a Creative Commons license. This website centers around six short video clips shot in and around Dakar, narrated in French with links to French transcriptions. You will need the free Quicktime Player installed on your machine to view the clips."
Horizons: Really great site on comparing French and Russian art. Test your French by reading short bios on the artists and their works.
Tennessee Bob Home Pages: (Officially Robert D. Peckham French Links): http://www.utm.edu/departments/french/french.html
Volcans central american journal
French newspapers
Here are some of the most read newspapers in France:Le Monde: Considered THE French newspaper of record, it is also one of the only French newspapers you can easily find in non-Francophone countries.
L'Equipe: Nationwide daily newspaper devoted to sports.
Le Figaro: One of the leading French newspapers, it began publication in 1826.
Le Parisien: Parisians' favorite newspaper, it covers local as well as national and international news.
20 minutes: Free Daily newspaper launched in 2002. More of a commuter paper, 20 minutes refers to the average time a European commuter spends in public transportation each business day.
French news on TV
Museum/art sites that are worth the trip
Musée du Louvre: With more than 8 million visitors in 2007, the Louvre is by far the most visited museum in the world.
Musée d'Orsay: Located right across from the Louvre, the musée d'Orsay is famous for its collection of impressionist masterpieces.
Musée Pompidou: French national modern art museum. It houses masterpices by Picasso, Matisse, Dali and many others. It is also famous for its unique building structure.
Musée du Quai Branly: Open in 2006, situated close to the Eiffel Tower, this musem features indigenous art from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas.
City/regional sites
Paris: A useful website if you are trying to organize your trip to Paris.
Marseille: Second largest city of France, Marseille is the "capital of the South".
Lyon: The French capital of gastronomy.
Historical/government sites
L'Elysee: The Elysee Palace is the official residence of the French President.
Website of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the U.S.
Mont Saint Michel: An abbey built on a rocky hill, exposed to powerful tides. This site is a technical and artistic tour de force.
Chateaux de la Loire: A guide to the Loire Valley castles.
Learn French with the BBC: An excellent website to practice or brush up your French with a lot of audio and video material.
Ministère de la culture
et de la francophonie
Courseware sites