Study Resources: French Language

Besides studying basic vocabulary, you should understand and be able to apply the grammatical principles that make up the language. To improve your reading comprehension, read passages from textbooks, short magazine or newspaper articles, or other printed material of your choice. To improve your listening comprehension, seek opportunities to hear the language spoken by native speakers and to converse with native speakers. Take advantage of opportunities to join organizations with French-speaking members, to attend French movies, or to hear French-language radio broadcasts.

Online Resources

These resources, compiled by the CLEP test development committee and staff members, may help you study for your exam. However, none of these sources are designed specifically to provide preparation for a CLEP exam. College Board has no control over their content and cannot vouch for accuracy.

Resources

Modern States: French Language

Free online CLEP French Language course from Modern States Education Alliance.

Carnegie Mellon University: Open Learning Initiative–French 1 and 2

An interactive, elementary level first-semester course teaching students the French language and culture.

Le Point du FLE

A website hosting more than 12,900 links to French learning and teaching exercises and other resources.

TV5Monde: Le dictionnaire multifonctions

An interactive, multifunctional French language dictionary.

University of Texas: Français interactif

An interactive French course developed by the University of Texas, offering a learning community designed to improve French language skills.