French is spoken on five continents by over 300 million people. The language of Moliere, the Nouvelle Vague and chanson francaise, its culture is immensely rich. From auteur cinema to podcasts, here are our recommendations for progress.
The best channels to learn French for free.
Structured French lessons with a native teacher. Grammar, vocabulary and French culture.
View channel→Slow and clear French podcast for intermediate levels. Cultural and social topics.
View channel→Street interviews with bilingual subtitles. Real French as spoken in everyday life.
View channel→French lessons with clear explanations on pronunciation and idiomatic expressions.
View channel→Our selection of movies and TV shows for French immersion.
Worldwide comedy drama phenomenon. Everyday French and Parisian slang, natural and funny dialogues.
Comedy dramaAmelie
Jean-Pierre Jeunet's poetic Paris. Elegant French with careful narration and rich vocabulary.
Romantic comedyThe Chorus
Touching film about a music teacher. Clear and accessible French, ideal for intermediates.
DramaNetflix series with Omar Sy. Contemporary Parisian French, slang and formal register.
ThrillerEssential artists to discover music in French.
Belgian artist with worldwide success. Deep and poetic lyrics, very clear pronunciation.
Icon of French chanson. Classic and emotional vocabulary, ideal for culture.
Modern Belgian francophone pop. Accessible lyrics, clear pronunciation, contemporary themes.
Pioneer of French rap. Rich vocabulary, sophisticated wordplay and poetic flow.
Key words and expressions sorted by theme to practice through immersion.
Combine cultural immersion with live classes with native teachers. 2 sessions per week, small groups.
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All Targumi resources for this language.
Assess your CEFR level in 5 minutes.
A hundred words, thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.
Films, music, traditions. How well do you know?
Guides, methods and tips to progress.
Essential words and phrases organised by themes.
Live classes with a bilingual native teacher. First lessons free.