What to listen to and read
Podcasts, dialogues and newsletters worth your time, sorted by level.
Best French Newsletters for Learners (2026): A Teacher's Picks
The best French newsletters in 2026, picked by a Paris French teacher: free lessons by email, French Substacks with audio, and newsletters in French to read once you can.
French Podcasts with Transcripts: Honest List
Looking for French podcasts with transcripts? Here is a teacher's honest list of shows where you can listen, read, and train your ear properly.
French Substacks Worth Reading for Learners
Substack newsletters for French learners: which are written in French, which are about France in English, and what each one actually publishes. Checked October 2026.
Best French Podcasts by Level: A2 to B2+
The best French podcasts by level: honest A2, B1 and B2+ picks for learners who want clearer listening without wasting months or money.
What to Listen to After InnerFrench: 7 Next Steps
InnerFrench got you here, but now Hugo sounds easy and real French people still sound impossible. A French teacher's ladder for what to listen to next.
Free French Dialogues with Transcripts: 15 Real Lessons
Realistic French dialogues the way people actually speak, free, with full transcripts, English translations and teacher's notes. Sorted by level, B1 friendly.