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Store your ‘me-specific’ scripts
We recommend you use a journal or note-taking app as a companion to your

Language Hacking course so you can take notes, create new phrases and store
your personal scripts. Make sure to create sections for things like ‘new vocabulary’,
‘tricky grammar’, ‘useful expressions’, etc.
Recommended dictionaries & references (online, print and pocket-sized)
Wordreference is a dictionary with a difference. This online dictionary is the best

place to go for single word translations to French, as all words include a discussion
thread about subtle differences in meaning. (And yes, it’s better than Google
Translate for single word translations!)
Lonely Planet publishes great dictionary phrasebooks which are the ideal size to
carry in your pocket when travelling. The content is geared towards travellers
which makes it a handy resource when you’re on the go.
Collins publishes a wide range of abridged and unabridged French dictionaries for
more in-depth study.
Teach Yourself publishes a range of courses and reference titles at all levels to
complement your studies. To give yourself a boost, try their reference series:
Essential Verbs, Essential Vocabulary, Grammar You Really Need to Know.
Once you’ve achieved at least a low intermediate level, try moving to a learner’s
dictionary, which is a monolingual dictionary with simpler definitions. This is a great
way to progress your language. If you’re living in a foreign country, just pop into a
bookshop to buy one from a local publisher. Otherwise, Oxford University Press
publishes the best learner’s dictionaries with free online resources.
Why French is Easy is my go-to guide for French learners that’s packed to bursting
with hacks for learning French faster and speaking French sooner.
Audio & listening resources
FrenchPod101 is my favourite French podcast, by Innovative Language – and it’s

free! Like the Language Hacking courses, the audio in this series comes in the
form of natural conversations used in realistic social settings so that you’re
listening to and practising genuinely useful vocab and phrases.
CoffeeBreak French is a more structured audio course and is the favourite of my
teacher Lea. They’ll guide you from the absolute basics of French right up to an
advanced level, with very encouraging teachers.
Forvo helps you find out how any French word is pronounced. Just type the word
you’re looking for into the search bar in French. Try it! This is an invaluable tool for
checking your pronunciation of your me-specific vocab.
Conversation practice
HelloTalk is a fantastic smartphone app that connects you with native French
speakers for free. You can use it to send text messages and audio clips. After you
sign up, message the team with the code ‘Fi3M’ to get the premium features free
for three months!
Italki is an online community that connects you with native French speakers for
spoken practice on Skype. You can connect with language exchange partners here
for free! Or, you can pay a very reasonable rate for one-to-one video lessons with
French tutors or professional teachers.
Conversation Countdown – This seven-day email course by Fluent in 3 Months is

like a mini bootcamp for language hackers, and it will get you from zero to your first
conversation in French in just seven days.
Meetup.com has thousands of language-specific meetups around the world where

language learners can get together with a group of people specifically to practise
their target language. Take a look near you to see if there are any French
meetups.
Multi-functional resources
Mimic Method French accent training with Idahosa Ness is designed to help you
sound more like a native French speaker.
Lingq is a popular site with a great free database of downloadable podcasts. Just
sign up and download anything that looks interesting in your target language to
listen to on your MP3 player. You can also use the site’s very useful reading tool to
review the text, get definitions of every word and store words you’d like to study
later on.
FluentU French – French videos with English and French subtitles. My favourite
feature is the hover dictionary.
Practise with Native Content
ReadLang – This is a really handy website and tool. You can read material in your
target language and translate words or short sentences on the fly (and also add
them to a review test bank).
Tunein lets you listen to live streamed radio from all over the world! Pinpoint the
country you want to hear, test out a few stations and then listen to your favourite(s)
regularly.
Radio France streams eight French national radio stations.

France24 is a TV channel specifically created for people living outside of France.
Its mission is to cover world news from a French perspective. It’s also one of the
rare TV channels on this list to be available in several languages (French, English,
Arabic).
TV5Monde is a TV station and podcast that you can watch live online!
Watch trending videos on Youtube this week in France, Canada, or by country!
Where to go from here?
The best free language learning advice and encouragement on the web can be
found at Fluent in 3 Months – the largest and most popular language learning blog
in the world. If you aren’t already a part of the community, join the FI3M community
now to get free language hacking advice from Benny Lewis, author of the
Language Hacking series.
Finished your Language Hacking course? If you’re ready to continue learning, you
can level up your language skills with Teach Yourself Complete French, which
takes you from advanced beginner to intermediate level.
If you want to boost your grammar and vocabulary, the Teach Yourself French
Tutor: Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook (available July 2017) can be used as a
standalone course or as a complement to any other French course. It offers
extensive practice and review of essential grammar points and vocabulary along
with reading and writing skills. The personal tutor element points out exceptions
and gives tips to really help you perfect your French.
Teach Yourself Languages Online French Course is a comprehensive online

language course that can take you from beginner to intermediate level. Unlike
other online courses, it teaches language skills (reading, writing, speaking and
listening) in addition to grammar and vocabulary. It also includes an online
community where you can practise your language with other people in a closed
community.
Can’t get enough language learning resources? Become a member of the Fluent in
3 Months Premium community for access to a massive database of French-
learning resources, as well as structured guidance for how to integrate different
resource materials into a daily routine for long-term learning and progress.
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Store your ‘me-specific’ scripts

We recommend you use a journal or note-taking app as a companion to your

Recommended dictionaries & references (online, print and pocket-sized)

Wordreference is a dictionary with a difference. This online dictionary is the best

Audio & listening resources

FrenchPod101 is my favourite French podcast, by Innovative Language – and it’s

Conversation Countdown – This seven-day email course by Fluent in 3 Months is

Meetup.com has thousands of language-specific meetups around the world where

Practise with Native Content

Radio France streams eight French national radio stations.

Watch trending videos on Youtube this week in France, Canada, or by country!

Where to go from here?

Teach Yourself Languages Online French Course is a comprehensive online

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