10 Wacky Reasons to Learn French
A light-hearted look at the benefits of learning French. Learn French
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Tips and tools to help you learn French online or off. French study tips, daily practice ideas, inspiration, and lessons for every level.
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Lawless French for Beginners
A light-hearted look at the benefits of learning French. Améliorer son français
Beyond Lawless French
Some sites offer extraordinary features far beyond what I am capable of creating myself. I partnered with one to create a co-branded version in order to bring their special features to my readers. Bilingual Dictionary Tips
Conversational French
The French you learn in school is not at all the same language as what you encounter when speaking to people in real life - there are all kinds of shortcuts, informalities, and other differences that you need to be familiar with in order to carry on a conversation. Check out some resources that focus on how French is actually spoken. C1 - Advanced French • informalities
Daily Practice Ideas
Practice is the key to improving your French, and just 15 minutes a day on some kind of French activity can make a huge difference. Check out these ideas and draw up your own schedule. A1 - Beginning French • A2 - Low-Intermediate French • B1 - Intermediate French • B2 - Upper-Intermediate French • C1 - Advanced French
Deliberate Practice
"Practice makes perfect." These simple words, so ubiquitous and readily accepted that you’ve probably never given them much thought, only tell part of the story. Yes, practice is vital, but there's more to it than that. It's not just practice you need, but rather deliberate practice. Don’t Lose Your French!
Eliminating Transference Errors
A transference error is a certain type of mistake, common to foreign language learners, which can be particularly difficult to stop making. The hardest part is becoming aware of the error; once you’ve done that, it’s just a matter of figuring out the correction and practicing your way to perfection. Frantastique – Read my review
Learn French by following the adventures of Victor Hugo as he explores the Francophone universe. The humorous videos and comics are suitable for all levels of French learners aged 15 and up, and include a variety of accents as well as slang. A1 - Beginning French • A2 - Low-Intermediate French • B1 - Intermediate French • B2 - Upper-Intermediate French • C1 - Advanced French
French + Spanish + Italian
Did you know that in addition to French, I also teach virtual Spanish and Italian? If you're interested in all three languages, be sure to check out these resources.
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French for Beginners
A self-study French course divided into 30 loosely themed units consisting of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation lessons; cultural tips; and assorted quizzes along the way. French Help
No matter how motivated and self-reliant you are, you can't learn French entirely on your own. For those times when you just can't figure out a particularly tricky French phrase or grammatical construction, here are some places to get help. French Workbook for Dummies
Looking for some old school French practice? Try learning and testing yourself with my French workbook. Topics range from greetings and holiday wishes to parts of speech and verb conjugations, and there are tons of practice exercises throughout. A1 - Beginning French • A2 - Low-Intermediate French
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about French, learning French, and Lawless French. 
The French lessons and comprehension exercises on this site are ranked according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), which describes six levels of language proficiency.
When a word ending in a normally silent consonant is followed by a vowel or h muet, that consonant might be transferred onto the next word. This is called a liaison and it's one of the aspects of French pronunciation that can make it difficult to determine where one word ends and the next begins.
Aller is one of the most common and important French verbs. It generally means "to go," is key to the near future construction, and is also found in many expressions. This issue of Lawless French à fond takes an in-depth look at going everywhere with