Honest reviews and comparisons
Apps, podcasts and courses, judged by a French teacher: what they cost, who they suit, and what is bad about them.
7 Best Duolingo Alternatives for French (2026)
The 7 best Duolingo alternatives for French in 2026, chosen by a French teacher: who each one suits, what it costs, and which ones train your ear.
Babbel French Review 2026
A French teacher's Babbel French review for 2026: current plans and prices, what the lessons do well, and whether it prepares you for real spoken French.
Babbel vs Duolingo for French (2026)
Babbel vs Duolingo for French in 2026, compared by a French teacher: prices, grammar, speaking, listening, and which one gets you closer to real French.
Busuu French Review 2026
A French teacher's Busuu French review for 2026: free vs Premium vs Premium Plus, current prices, community feedback, and how well it trains your ear.
Duolingo French Review 2026: Is It Worth It?
A French teacher's Duolingo French review for 2026: what Super and Max add, how well it trains your ear for real spoken French, and who should move on.
InnerFrench Review: Best Bridge, Clear Limits
InnerFrench is a superb intermediate podcast, but it leaves one listening gap. My honest review: what works, what to add next for real conversation.
italki for French Review 2026
A French teacher's italki review for French learners in 2026: how pricing works, tutors vs teachers, trial lessons, and how to use it to train your ear.
Pimsleur French Review 2026
A French teacher's Pimsleur French review for 2026: the 5-level audio course, current prices, what it does brilliantly, and where it leaves your ear short.
Rosetta Stone French Review 2026
A French teacher's Rosetta Stone French review for 2026: the immersion method, TruAccent, current prices, and whether it trains your ear for real French.
Best App to Learn French in 2026: A Teacher's Honest Pick
The best app to learn French depends on where you're stuck. A Paris French teacher compares 10 apps and tools, prices checked October 2026, and says what none of them fix.
FrenchPod101 Review (2026): Huge Library, Tradeoffs
FrenchPod101 has a huge lesson library and real strengths, but the path can feel noisy. A fair review of who should use it and what to add next.
FrenchPod101 vs InnerFrench vs News in Slow French (2026)
Prices, levels, transcripts and real speaking speed, compared by a French teacher. Plus the news most comparisons missed: InnerFrench's podcast has ended.
News in Slow French Review (2026): Price, Levels, Free?
News in Slow French costs $22.90 a month, with a 7-day trial and a free podcast feed. What you get, which level fits, and who should skip it.
Lingopie Review: Is It Worth It for French?
A French teacher's Lingopie review for French learners: who it suits, who should skip it, current prices, best alternatives, and what to pair it with.
News in Slow French Alternatives (2026): A French Teacher's Guide
Loved News in Slow French but want something more conversational, or cheaper? A French teacher compares the real alternatives, honestly, by learning goal.