THANKS to the internet you can brush up on your French language skills, stay up to date with the latest news and listen to hints and tips on moving to France.
It does help if you have a broadband connection to the web but most shows are produced so that they will be suitable for a dial-up service.
A good place to improve your language skills is the FrenchPodClass, which offers simple coaching that you can listen to on your computer or MP3 player.
The site also features documents you can download so you can read along and learn, and each class also has some great French music you can whistle along to.
One of the best ways to improve your understanding of French is to listen to the news and current affairs programmes, one of the best is France Info.
Personally I have found listening to the radio and watching the TV the best way to pick up the language as you can soon get an understanding of the piece and quickly pick up key words and phrases.
A recently launched site is the Devon-based Expats Radio that offers articles and advice on moving to France featuring interviews with several ‘experts’ and even an online vet.