TV5 Monde

TV5 is a french language channel which broadcasts internationally. It has programmes from France, Canada, Switzerland and Belgium - and programmes covering all parts of the French speaking world.  If you are able to get it, it's a useful tool for developing your listening skills. [And don't forget, visual cues can also help understanding when listening to someone else].

It's website is http://www.tv5monde.com

But if you don't get TV5 as part of your TV service subscription, or you don't have a satellite dish - the website and the various apps can be of use in developing your skills in French. 'Learn French with 7 jours' is one such app - allowing you to watch a short news video and develop vocabulary through a series of related exercises/games. The 'TV5MONDE' app allows you to watch previously broadcast programmes on your tablet.

It is the website itself which contains a plethora of resources for the student of French. Do explore the 'Langue française' section of the website.  (Screenshot below)

I enjoy listening to French music - and you can develop your listening skills and vocabulary through http://enseigner.tv5monde.com/collection/paroles-de-clips. A video of a song is accompanied by various resources, including the lyrics (Les paroles).

If you'd done some French before, test your level - http://parlons-francais.tv5monde.com/webdocumentaires-pour-apprendre-le-francais/p-108-lg0-Test-de-niveau.htm - this will help you choose the right level of resources for you.