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French Topic Websites

HOW TO TYPE FRENCH ACCENTS:

http://french.about.com/library/bl-accents.htm

Tutor Hunt
http://www.tutorhunt.com

TO CALCULATE EURO TO DOLLAR:
http://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html

EURO-NEWS ON-LINE
http://euronews.net/create_html.php?lng=2&page=accueil_info

MAJOR FRENCH WEBSITE LINK:

http://www.uni.edu/becker/French.html

BIBLIOTHEQUE NATIONALE:

http://gallica.bnf.fr/

ADDITIONAL WEBSITES FOR FRENCH STUDENTS:

I. Search Engines (general starting points if you are just starting a search):

fr.altavista.com
fr.yahoo.com
www.aliceadsl.fr
www.i3d.qc.ca/infofran.htm
www.urec.fr
www.excite.fr

II. General Information Websites

www.webencyclo.fr
You must register your e-mail address for this free French web encyclopedia. It provides text as well as pictures and graphs on a wide range of topics.
www.insee.fr
The French Statistics Office for statistics on just about any topic related to France or French society. Just type in a key word to find information on your topic.
www.service-public.fr
For sites related to any government department (eg. education, environment, health etc.), start here.
www.odci.gov
Facts and figures about the French.
http://www.traveldirectresponse.com/client/frenchtour/mdlfmar06short.htm
Travel / other guides to France.

III. French Newspapers On-line

www.lemonde.fr
www.lexpress.fr

IV. Television Websites

The seven main national channels:
www.tf1.fr
www.france2.fr
www.france3.fr
www.france5.fr
www.m6.fr
www.arte.fr
www.canalplus.fr

www.pubstv.com
Watch different adverts from all around the world.

V. French Grammar Revision Website Links

www.s-cool.co.uk
Includes listening practice, reading tests, guidance on orals, coursework and essays, as well as grammar practice and exam technique help.
www.bonjourdefrance.com
Excellent interactive site--includes graded texts for reading practice as well as modern French expressions.
globegate.utm.edu
Another very extensive grammar site. You can find help and exercises here on just about any grammar area.
www.pomme.ualberta.ca
Verb conjugator. Type in your verb and it gives you the correct forms--useful for irregular verbs!

VI. Charities and Campaigning Organisations

www.greenpeace.fr
www.paris.msf.org
www.msf.fr
Médécins sans Frontières
www.sos-racisme.org
Anti-racism organization in France

VII. Environment

www.meteofrance.com/FR/index.jsp

VIII. Family and Marriage

www.alianwebserver.com
Marriage in France.

IX. Health

www.drogues.gouv.fr
Excellent government site with facts and figures relating to drugs, smoking and alcohol.

www.public-info.org
www.sidanet.asso.fr
AIDS information, including international data.

X. Holidays and Tourism

www.voyagez.com
Plan (or even book!) your ideal holiday.
www.voyages-sncf.com
Plan a rail journey in France: check out prices, times and destinations available.
www.insee.fr
The French Statistics Office for statistics on just about any topic related to France or French society.