CCSF Library: French: Web

Selected Online Language-Learning Sites

CCSF Language Center French Links
Forvo: The Pronunciation Dictionary
Pronunciation guide: "All the words in the world. Pronounced."
French Grammar
Worksheets covering grammar. Exercises adapted to student's level.
WordReference.com
Free online bilingual dictionaries. Also check out Word Reference Language Forums, discussion forums where native speakers respond to language learners' questions.
Informal French and French Slang Tutorial
Learn to understand colloquial / familiar French, verlan, and swearing in French.
Tex's French Grammar
This entertaining reference grammar combines explanations with surreal dialogues and cartoons.
Français interactif: A French Program
First year French course from the University of Texas, Austin.
LanguageGuide.org
Vocabulary building program. See the picture, read the text, hear the pronunciation.

Local Organizations & Events

L'Alliance Français de San Francisco
Information about language classes and cultural events in the SF Bay Area.
Consulat Général de France à San Francisco
Provides travel and cultural information.
Bay Area Francophile List
Weekly calendar covering cinema, art, theater, conversation groups, classes, internships, jobs, restaurants, French television and radio.
French Language MeetUps in San Francisco
Conversation Exchange
"Practice your second language by meeting up with native speakers living in your area."

San Francisco Public Library

Students can access language-learning databases through the public library. San Francisco Public Library is currently offering library cards to registered CCSF students with "ccsf.edu" or "mail.ccsf.edu" email addresses. Learn more here: https://sflib1.sfpl.org/selfreg.

SFPL Online Language Learning Courses

Mango Languages
Interactive language-learning platform.
Rosetta Stone
Immersive language-learning platform. For business and vacation travel.