Top French Learning Podcasts for Every Level: Boost Your Confidence in Speaking French

Dear UpyourFrench community members and fellow expats! I'm so excited to have you here as we explore my handpicked selection of the best podcasts for your confidence in French.

Let's enjoy a linguistic and cultural immersion tailored to every step of your learning journey, helping you gain confidence in your French skills.

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For Beginner learners:

1. "Babbel's Parlez-Away" (around 20 minutes): A bilingual podcast guiding us through simple conversations for beginners. Perfect for enhancing daily vocabulary. Parlez Away | Podcast on Spotify

2. "RFI's Neighbors from 12 Bis" (7 minutes): Short and captivating stories in easy French, providing a fun immersion for beginners. Les voisins du 12 bis : le podcast en français (rfi.fr)

3. "News in Slow French" (15 minutes): A podcast channel with a different series for each level. The rhythm for beginners is really accessible. What I like about this podcast, in addition to the many years of experience they've gained, is that it's completely in French. 15 minutes of complete immersion. News in slow French

For Intermediate speakers who wants to develop their confidence in French:

4. "One Thing in a French Day" (5 minutes): Daily anecdotes in French for intermediate learners, offering immersion into everyday French life. One Thing In A French Day | Laetitia Perraut (podbean.com)

5. "RFI en Français Facile" (5 minutes): Clear and explained news (though not always easy) to strengthen your listening and reading comprehension. Journal en français facile (rfi.fr)

6. "News in Slow French" (25 minutes): Current affairs in French at a slower pace, ideal for improving your understanding of news in French. News in Slow French - Intermediate Podcast

7. "Intermediate French with Carlito" (15 minutes): Are you stuck at intermediate level? This new podcast launched by Carlito at the end of 2023 could be the best option for you! A podcast at a pre-advanced level but with a slow pace (sometimes a bit too slow in my opinion). The podcast lasts an average of 15 minutes, but has recently started to offer additional short programmes of between 3 and 5 minutes. Intermediate French with Carlito

For Advanced talkers who wants to enhance their fluency:

8. "The French Instinct" (around 20-30 minutes): In-depth discussions on French culture, society, and language, suitable for advanced learners. The French Instinct | Katy Beauvais (podbean.com)

9. "Inner French" (around 30 minutes): Authentic and informal conversations to perfect your oral comprehension in French. InnerFrench

For Experts in French:

10. "Hugo Décrypte" (around 15 minutes): A source of information and analysis for experts, covering various topics with a French perspective. Les actus du jour - Hugo Décrypte | Podcast on Spotify

11. "Choses à Savoir" (aroud 2-3 minutes): A podcast that offers concise yet comprehensive insights on a cultural topic. Spotify choses à Savoir

12. "RadioFrance": All of French public radio available to listen to at your convenience. My favorite channel: France Inter. RadioFrance Podcast

Dive into these podcasts tailored to your level for a comprehensive immersion into the French language and culture. Remember to choose those that best suit your preferences and style.

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Know any other podcasts you'd like to share with our community?

Feel free to expand this list in the comments.

Looking forward to seeing you gain confidence in your French skills. And if you haven't already, join us at UpyourFrench, where I'll guide you to live a fulfilling daily life in France. Let's embark on this journey together!

Bonne écoute ! 🎧