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Audio lessons really can help you develop your conversational and understanding ability. We've found that the best audio lessons for learning French are the following:

Pimsleur Audio Lessons

By far the best when it comes to aiding memory/recall and pronunciation of the language. From Beginner levels to Advanced you will find something that suits your pocket aswell. You'll find the lessons enjoyable, and easy to manage, as you only need to spend 30 minutes per day on them. In no time you'll have lots of useful phrases forged into your mind.

For a more detailed description of the Pimsleur Method and why it's so effective, please visit our Audio Lessons page.

Where to buy:

We've found that Pimsleur-Language is both an official distributor of the lessons, and very reasonably priced.

Michel Thomas Audio Lessons

One of the most fun, interactive and effective ways of learning this language is by using the Michel Thomas French audio lessons. An expert in language teaching, Michel Thomas devised a method whereby he is responsible for your learning - that means no homework, memorising words or the like. Simply listen to and follow his intructions during the lessons, and trust us - you'll be conversational in the language of romance in no time.

For a more detailed discussion on the Michel Thomas method, please visit our Audio Lessons page.

Where to buy:

Amazon is the cheapest place to buy the Michel Thomas courses. Click on the links below to go striaght to the product.

Michel Thomas Speak Fr For Beginners: 10-CDs

Michel Thomas Advanced French: 5 CD's

Other Audio Lesson Courses:

French For Dummies Audio Set (For Dummies (Language & Literature))

In-Flight French: Learn Before You Land

French CD Travel Pack: Essential Language & Travel Information: Learn to speak & understand French. (Linguaphone Travel Pack)

French All Talk Basic Language Course (4 Hour/4 Cds): Learn to Understand French and Speak with Linguaphone Language Programs (All Talk) (All Talk) (All Talk)

Linguaphone All Talk French

Rocket Languages: French Audio Lessons

Teach Yourself French Complete Course (Book + 2CD's) (TY: Complete Courses)

Internet freebies:

The next best thing to Cassette tapes or CD, if you have an ipod, is FrenchPod101. It is basically the same thing as Frenchpod, also providing free podcasts, however if you are thinking of pay for the extra access to course materials, this company provides more variety of packages to suit your budget, the lowest being $8 US for one month, pretty amazing value!

World Nomads also invites you to Learn French on your iPod for free, no membership necessary whatsoever!

Help Others Live & Learn French

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