Francization courses are essential, but your learning shouldn't stop at the end of the day.
1. Mauril (Radio-Canada): For Québec French
The app to download first. Developed by Radio-Canada, Mauril uses real Canadian content (news reports, interviews, sketches) to teach French as it's spoken in Quebec. Authentic content, all levels, completely free. Available on iOS, Android and web (mauril.ca).
2. Duolingo: For Consistency
Short exercises (5-15 minutes), daily streaks, motivating points system. Well-structured path from zero to intermediate level. Limitation: standardized French (France), not specifically Québécois. Use Duolingo for grammar and Mauril for Québec French.
3. TV5 Monde "Apprendre le français": For Comprehension
Hundreds of exercises organized by level (A1 to B2), based on real TV news reports. Rich content constantly updated. Available at apprendre.tv5monde.com.
4. Busuu: For Written Practice
Your written exercises are corrected by native French speakers, and you can help someone learning your language in return. Personalized study plans, generous free version.
5. Podcasts: For Passive Listening
Listen on the metro, while walking, while cooking. Recommendations: Français Authentique (classic), innerFrench (intermediate), C'est la vie from Radio-Canada (Quebec culture).
The Winning Combination
Mauril or Duolingo 10 minutes every morning. A podcast during commutes. A TV5 Monde exercise in the evening. And above all, speak French as much as possible in your daily life.
