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Prices quoted are as from June 2018
Prices quoted are as from June 2018
iPad apps - French
To assist you with your selection, particularly when there is a choice of apps that appear to be similar, I have attempted to oganise the apps according to a number of categories. Please note that that rankings such as rating and ease of use are subjective. If you do not agree with what I have written please let me know!
While looking for French specific apps, check out French apps for Kids, a blog by Sylvia Duckworth.
While looking for French specific apps, check out French apps for Kids, a blog by Sylvia Duckworth.
French only apps |
Cost |
Age |
Rating (1-5) |
Ease of use |
With the lite version of iTooch French foreign language (A2/B1) you get to trial some of the full program (78 chapters). The 1,700 activities are organised into grammar, conjugation, spelling and vocabulary with explanations and inbuilt support. The program is written entirely in French and so is probably more suited to year 10 onwards. |
Free for Lite version with a $7.99 upgrade |
10-12 |
4 |
Easy |
The lite version of iTooch bases du français contains 5,000 + activities and follows the same principles as its FLE equivalent. It lets you trial 12 chapters of the full program (78 chapters). |
Free for Lite version with a $7.99 upgrade |
10-12 |
4 |
Easy |
Free for Lite version with a $7.99 upgrade |
10-12 |
4 |
Easy |
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With the La conjugaison app you can check the conjugation of over 9,000 French verbs in all tenses and moods. Great for revision! |
Free (with ads) |
10-12 |
4 |
Easy |
The Learn French with 7 jours sur la planète app is the ideal partner to the interactive exercises that TV5MONDE provides free of charge to all French learners on its website. Watch 3 reports each week to hear the specific vocabulary used in televised news reports, and read their transcript to discover how they are used in context. Have fun with a selection of new words each week: anagrams, quiz, jumbled words, words to correct and more. Memorize the meaning and spelling of a rich and specific vocabulary easily using a entertaining approach (1 report and 6 games only in the lite version). |
Free for Lite version with a $2.99 upgrade |
10-12 |
4 |
Easy |
The Dictée de mots app uses the Dubois-Buyse word scale for students in CP to CM2. |
$5.99 |
7-10 |
4 |
Easy |
Apps in multiple languages |
Cost |
Age |
Rating (1-5) |
Ease of use |
Duolingo gives users the opportunity to translate real-world texts in the language they are learning and at an appropriate level. The activities start out with simple words and phrases. As users become more proficient, Duolingo gives them more challenging phrases. To help them track their progress, Duolingo awards points and virtual badges. |
Free or subscribe to an ad free version |
Secondary |
5 |
Easy |
The Mindsnacks language learning app is available in a range of languages including French. Various games help learners review and boost their vocabulary knowledge. While the app is initially free, you need to upgrade in order to unlock all 50 of the levels. It currently needs to be updated for iOS 11. |
$4.99 |
Upper primary, junior secondary |
5 |
Easy |
This free vocab learning app is available in a range of languages including French. Each app contains over 3000 words accompanied by images, pronunciation training and sample phrases. You need to set up an account with Babbel to start using the apps. |
Subscribe monthly or annually |
10-12 |
5 |
Easy |
Busuu has courses in a range of languages including French organised in 4 levels (European Framework), A1 to B2. The courses contain some free elements. |
Free but subscribe to unlock all content |
10-12 |
5 |
Easy |
IStart is offered in a range of languages including French.The Lite versions contain 4 full beginner lessons covering topics such as: the Alphabet and vowel sounds. Upgrade to the full course to obtain all 50 lessons. |
Free or $4.99 full version |
Upper primary, junior secondary |
4 |
Easy |
French by Living Language is free initially but to view all the content you need to purchase a full licence or pay for a single level (Essential, Intermediate, or Advanced). |
Free, $14.99 or $5.99 |
7-10 |
4 |
Easy |
The TicTic series is available in French. It includes more than 400 illustrated words with lots of cute animations in 24 categories: Alphabet, Colours, Shapes, Numbers, Body, Clothes, Animals, Farm, House, Park, Beach, Food, etc... It also includes My Photo Album, which allows you to create and add your own content. The words are pronounced in French and students are encouraged to repeat them. |
The free version is very limited but gives you a taste. It costs $5.99 to unlock all content |
Primary |
3 |
Easy |
Alphabet is fun provides pronunciations in a range of languages including French. Through 8 fun activities and games, this app teaches children to recognise letters (lower and upper), to trace and draw letters from a template, to order letters, to hear and pronounce and to form words with magnets. |
Free with a $1.49 upgrade |
Primary |
4 |
Easy |
Poptok/ Languages/Orthofolie/Le Monde Frantastique/Radio FM/L'Obs |
