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La francophonie

These organisations have been set up to promote and develop the French language throughout the world.

Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie

Francophone music

A selection of sites on featured artists and musicians from across the French-speaking world

- French site promoting francophone artists and producers. The site features interviews, an online magazine, and a guide to who's touring where in the French-speaking world. In French.

- the official site

- Youssou N'dour's record label Jololi

World Music - Âé¶¹Éç Radio 3 artist profile, Youssou Ndour

Baaba Maal - a biography and review of his music, in English.

More information

Country list:

- the official government site

- official site for the Republic of Senegal

- information for travellers from the Conseil Régional de Guadeloupe, in French

- tourist and travel information from the Conseil Régional de Martinique, in French and Creole.

You can also check the Âé¶¹Éç country profiles on , and .

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Online Courses

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French Steps

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A video introduction to the language in 10 short parts

Post-beginners

Ma France

For French improvers. 24 units with video, key phrases and games. Refresh your language and keep it up-to-date

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