Using French learning software and French translators can be a very good option for those who want to learn to French but are short on time. TopTenREVIEWS has selected the best French Translators and French Learning Software programs, based on criteria including Feature Set, such as touch, sight, and sound; Ease of Use and Installation; Help/Documentation and technical support; Fundamentals; and Effectiveness.

French Before You Know It: This French learning tool is a flashcard program created by Transparent, which is designed to help users develop their French Vocabulary and retain certain words and phrases, with a bit of entertainment thrown in. Main features include speech recording software which evaluates French pronunciation, several flashcard modes, French spelling practice, vocabulary building and writing tools, etc. French Before You Know It is priced at $39.95.

FrenchNow Deluxe: This is a French language program that allows you listen to live conversations, read articles, and watch videos from France. Since this is an immersion program, you need to have a little knowledge of French before using it. Main features include a French Pronunciation Tool, which allows you to compare your pronunciations with that of a native speaker; grammar and writing tools, featuring a global writer to help you write and spell-check in French; and GrammarPro, a series of grammar tutorials and quizzes. FrenchNow Deluxe is priced at $39.95.

Instant Immersion French: This French learning tool comes with a 5 CD package that includes Talk Now French, Talk More French, World Talk French, a mystery game, and an interactive picture dictionary. Instant Immersion French focuses on listening comprehension to understand French words and pronunciations, features a comprehensive glossary and dictionary, French vocabulary building tools, voice to voice comparison, and more. The package is priced at $29.99.

Learn to Speak French Deluxe: Learn to Speak French incorporates certain features that make learning French and its fundamentals easier, such as built-in pretest that evaluates your current French level; progress tests to see how much you’ve learned; simulated French conversations to test your conversation skills; writing and speech recognition; and multiple accounts for the family. Learn to Speak French Deluxe is priced at $19.99.

TeachMe! French: TeachMe! French uses the blackboard method of teaching, and includes four main categories – French pronunciation, French grammar, French vocabulary, and French stories. The program also features three different modes – Normal Mode, for advanced French learners; Auto Word Mode, for beginners; and Game Mode, with focus on French culture and history. TeachMe! French is priced at $27.50.

Rosetta Stone French: Developed by Fairfield Language Technologies, Rosetta Stone French mainly focuses on vocabulary building, and helps you learn French by image and word association. This language program features thousands of pictures to represent a broad French vocabulary, adjustable writing program, speech recognition software, etc. Help is content-sensitive, and every screen has a help button, while every page has a guided tutorial. Rosetta Stone French is priced at $195.

Tell Me More French: This French language software is the TopTenREVIEWS’s Choice Gold Award Winner, designed to designed to grow with you as you learn French. The program features three main modes – Guided Mode, for beginners; Free-to-Roam Mode, for intermediates; and Dynamic Mode, for experts. The speech recognition software can evaluate pronunciation, and automatically detect and correct errors. Another notable feature is the 3-D animation program to illustrate exact lip and mouth movements. Tell Me More French is priced at $195.