Student Resources
L'Alliance New York

Learning French at L’Alliance New York goes beyond the classroom! Find below a selection of resources to immerse yourself further in French language and francophone cultures.

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Resources at L’Alliance

The Library

Be sure to visit the Library on the 2nd floor of the L’Alliance Manhattan Campus for an extensive collection of books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, and the digital platform Culturethèque! You can also find LAllianceNYLibrary on Spotify to enjoy our collection of French music.

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Cultural Events

Immerse yourself in French culture at L’Alliance! Our cultural offerings include performances, art exhibitions, talks, tastings, and more! L’Alliance also hosts New York’s only year-round French cinema series, CinéSalon, hosted every Tuesday afternoon and evening. Students get in for free with their complimentary L’Alliance New York membership.

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Your Textbook Resources

Practice your French through the online language learning platforms connected to your textbook. Those using the Cosmopolite series can access the audio/video files from their textbook using these links. These have been grouped into lists that correspond to L’Alliance New York’s General French textbooks for Beginner A1 to Expert C1/C2 levels.

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Online Resources

Whether you want to look up verb conjugations, take a grammar quiz, or catch the latest news, there is an exciting variety of websites to help you master the French language. We have five sections to get you started. Bon courage!
  • Extra Practice

    Frantastique • Daily Online French Lessons: L’Alliance has teamed up with Frantastique to offer you special access to their online learning product. The Frantastique method consists of a daily email featuring a story, a selection of exercises, videos, or text, and personalized feedback based on your level and interest. Start anytime to have free daily lessons sent to your inbox!

    Click here to try for free

    Gymglish • Daily Online English Lessons: L’Alliance has teamed up with Gymglish to offer you special access to their online learning product. The Gymglish method consists of a daily email featuring an assortment of written content, audio recordings, and exercises. In each lesson, follow the adventures of the San Francisco-based Delavigne Corporation, featuring business content, humor, various accents and more. You receive personalized feedback after you complete the day’s assignment. Each successive lesson is customized according to your previous answers, your expectations and your needs. Start anytime to have free daily lessons sent to your inbox!

    Click here to try for free

    Amélie • AI Chatbot:: L’Alliance has teamed up with Binôme AI to provide you with Amélie, your personal virtual coach, designed to help you practice French with ease and confidence. With Binôme AI’s innovative app, Amélie transforms language learning into a seamless part of your everyday routine. 

    Amélie creates a comforting and supportive environment, by providing personalized content tailored to your interests. Amélie’s recommendations cover six essential language skills: vocabulary, spelling, grammar, reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and speaking, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. 

    Enjoy a variety of content, from texts and videos to visuals and quizzes, all carefully selected by educational experts to keep your learning journey exciting and relevant.

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  • PrepMyFuture

    PrepMyFuture is an e-learning platform that offers autonomous exam preparation for the TEF, TCF, DELF B1, and DELF B2 exams. The PrepMyFuture exam preparation platforms cost between $39 and $49, depending on the exam.

    This program offers:

    • Exam preparation covering all sections in the test
    • Lessons available for each type of question
    • Over 1,600 adaptive exercises
    • Grammar and vocabulary reminders
    • Adaptive learning for all concepts
    • Mock exams to practice under exam conditions
    • Platform access remains valid for one year
    Purchase PrepMyFuture
  • Study

    Start off by diving into this selection of dictionaries, grammar lessons, verb conjugators, and recorded and illustrated vocabulary.

  • Practice and Play

    Challenge yourself! Test your level and improve knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and phonetics with interactive exercises and games.

  • Comprehension

    Strengthen your comprehension skills through interviews and recordings from TV commercials, all accompanied with quizzes tailored for different levels.

  • Culture and Media

    Gain an insight into French culture and current affairs through its major national dailies, Web TV and radio.