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French Language, Literature & Culture
Your guide to print and online sources for French language learning, easy reading and culture.
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Learn a Language with Transparent Language Online
- Transparent Language Online This link opens in a new windowInteractive language learning software. Includes vocabulary flash cards, pronunciation practice, activities/games, language and culture blogs, online social communities, and video-based grammar lessons. Basic to intermediate level. More than 100 languages offered, including ESL.
Users MUST first create an account in the web version in order to use this online tool and track learning progress. Access is available on or off campus AFTER creating an account. For mobile apps, use the web version of Transparent Language and click on “Mobile Access” in the menu for the most recent version. To activate the app, scan the QR code found on the "Mobile Access" page or use your username and password.
Key Web Resources
- Learn a Language Through BiblioTech Digital LibraryBexar County's BiblioTech Digital Library offers access to many online resources from your smart device, including Mango Languages, which provides instruction for more than 70 languages. You must be a Bexar County resident to register. If you are a UTSA student, faculty, or staff member you qualify.
- Français InteractifFirst year French language and culture course produced by the Department of French and Italian at the University of Texas at Austin.
- Apprendre le Francais avec TV5MondeNumerous exercises with videos cover greetings, hobbies, housing, meals, work, and health. View page in French or English.
- Civilisation françaiseMultimedia presentation from a professor of French at SUNY Cortland.
- LanguageGuide.org - FrançaisFrench vocabulary, grammar and interactive readings with audio.
- Le Point du FleFree interactive French courses and exercises including audio and video.
- Forvo.com - FrenchA pronunciation dictionary featuring audio clips of native speakers. More than 100,000 French words.
Learn French - Multimedia
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Living Language French: Beginner to AdvancedCall Number: PC2121 .F746 2010Audio CDs and course books- Mastering French: Hear It, Speak It, Write It, Read It: Level 1 byCall Number: PC2129.E5 C67 2003Developed by the Foreign Service Institute
The language program used by the U.S. government to teach French to diplomatic personnel. Also try Level 2.
Book and 12 CDs - Mastering French: Hear It, Speak It, Write It, Read It: Level 2 byCall Number: PC2129.E5 C672 2006Developed by the Foreign Service Institute
Book and 13 CDs - Apprenez le français - Talk Business FrenchCall Number: PC2066 .A677 2007Basic business vocabulary and dialogues. DVD.
Study French at UTSA
- UTSA - Study AbroadLearn about UTSA-sponsored study abroad programs.