French Language Resources

This page is a collection of resources for French at Reed. Questions? Contact us at langlabbies@groups.reed.edu!

Additional resources:

Class-specific resources

For French 110:

Grammar and Writing

Antidote

Antidote is powerful spelling and grammar correction software built specifically for French. It integrates with MS Word but can also be used alone. Antidote works with built-in grammar and vocabulary reference resources, providing users with comprehensive explanations of errors and possible corrections. Because Antidote is made for French speakers, the interface and reference works are entirely in French, making Antidote an especially good choice for advanced students. Antidote is available only on the Language Lab computers.

Bon Patron

Bon Patron is an online grammar and spelling correction tool similar to Antidote. Because it's available anywhere, it's a handy alternative to Antidote, but it lacks the comprehensive resources available in Antidote. Suggestions and guides are available in English as well as French, making this a good choice for students just beginning French composition as well as intermediate learners.

Reverso

Reverso is another online grammar and spelling correction tool. It lacks the linguistic references available in both Antidote and Bon Patron. Explanation for corrections are in French, so this tool might be best for advanced learners. Because Antidote, Bon Patron, and Reverso catch different errors or explain errors in different ways, it may be useful for a French language learner to check their work using more than one tool.

Language Practice

RFI Savoirs

Radio France Internationale hosts a page dedicated to teachers and learners of French. Materials include collections of audio and text articles on particular topics, which are useful for building vocabulary; audio stories with comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary quizzes; and French news casts using simpler vocabulary and a slower pace. French learners of all levels could find useful resources here.

TV5

This French-language television station offers several interactive video exercises for French language learners from beginners to advanced students. Exercises cover grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and comprehension.

Reading and Vocabulary

LyricsTraining

LyricsTraining allows users to fill in words of song lyrics while watching the music video for the song. With an optional account, users can choose which lyrics to omit from a song and create printed versions of the exercise. Lyrics are crowd-sourced, so users may sometimes encounter errors.