What to listen to in French
If you are tired and struggling to find something that speaks to you, try listening to these artists.
Alena Kopalina
My recommendations
Articles by Alena Kopalina: My recommendations.
French newspapers to help you learn
Newspapers have a lot to offer anyone preparing for a French exam. Here are publications that will help you prepare.
The best digital dictionaries: a complete list
Today I will share the free dictionary apps I use in my work and can recommend.
Radio in French
People often ask me to recommend French-language radio stations for listening practice. I finally got around to putting together a list.
French TV series from A1 to C2
I have put together a list of French TV series for every level, from beginner to advanced.
French sounds: textbooks for learning French phonetics
If you are studying French phonetics on your own, Russian textbooks can seem like a great find. Even if they are rather dull. French publishers offer more engaging books.
Podcasts in French
I found around ten French podcasts, including some featuring dialects. Here are the ones I have listened to and recommend for TEF/TCF listening practice.
French cartoons for every taste
Fortunately, there is no shortage of cartoons now. You can find them online for the topic and age group you want, even for free. Not confident in your French? Watch cartoons for young children. They have no complicated grammar or convoluted…
Apps for learning French
Unfortunately, language apps are no magic solution. Tapping a screen will not suddenly make you fluent or remove the language barrier at lightning speed. But they can introduce you to a new language, its sounds…
Films in French for beginners
The promised list of French films for beginners: Polina, about a Russian ballerina and partly in Russian; La Belle et la Bête — Beauty and the Beast; Le Professionnel — The Professional; Le Magnifique — The Magnificent; La Boum 1 and 2; Les Parapluie…