To complement your studies and tutoring, why not live like a Parisian for a while and immerse yourself in French culture?
Travelling to France or a Francophone (French-speaking) country is ideal, but not always possible.
Fortunately there are plenty of options at your fingertips.
You may choose to shop at French expats' grocery store France at Home where you can find everything you need to make a French meal or goûter (snack).
For extra French practice, select FRENCH as your shopping language in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
You can also visit one of your local French cafés and restaurants.
Movies and series in French or with French subtitles or dubbing are fantastic for listening practice, and to improve your vocabulary and expression.
There are numerous options to explore word-renowed French cinema, series and documentaries:
- Kanopy (free streaming service with most public library memberships)
- SBS On Demand
- paid subscription-based streaming services such as Amazon Prime
- free French-speaking TV5monde PLUS streaming service.
- Your local library may stock books, movies and music in French or on French culture.
- State Libraries and your school or university libraries are also a wealth of knowledge. In Australia, the State Library of Victoria website allows you to find written works in French in their collection.
- Head to Le Courriel Australien for Australian and international news in French
4. Listen to French content
French radio stations are available online. Add a Parisian soundtrack to your day with a live stream of French public radio station France Inter or listen to one of their many podcasts.
French monument YouTube channels such as Château de Versailles and Musée du Louvre also provide fun and informative content to pratise listening and inspire your studies, and perhaps your next trip.
5. Learn about French parenting
Over the last few years, there have been a plethora of books on French parenting, as seen from overseas. Here are a few:
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| French Children Don't Throw Food: The hilarious NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER changing parents' lives |
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| French parents Don't Give In |
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| Bringing Up Bébé |
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| French Kids Eat Everything: How Our Family Moved to France, Cured Picky Eating, Banned Snacking, and Discovered 10 Simple Rules for Raising Happy, Healthy Eaters |
And of course, French babies often start their journey with the iconic Sophie la Girafe. An unmissable gift for new parents.
6. Practise French through songs
Lingoclip is an app that allows you to sing along to French songs to practise learning in a fun way. What an amazing option!
How many will you try?
And as always, feel free to get in touch to start your French learning journey with My French Studio and to learn how to make the most of the above resources to support your learning, whatever your level, and particularly as IB and VCE students.
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