Learn French Online: Our Best Tips for Success

01/27/2026 Learning & Grammer created by Tom MacPherson

French, the language of love, is one of the most widely learned languages in the world. Below, we've compiled a list of online resources to help you learn French in a simple and enjoyable way.

Whether it's reading poetry, following the news, or translating song lyrics, everything on this list will inspire you to continue learning this wonderful language.

Since everyone has their own individual learning methods, we've compiled a very diverse list of online resources for you.

Try out the different websites, blogs, podcasts, and videos. Whether you learn best by seeing, hearing, writing, or simply by trying things out, you'll find numerous options in this list that will both maintain your interest in the French language and be enjoyable

Listen to

Podcasts, radio broadcasts or audiobooks are particularly suitable for getting used to the rhythm, pronunciation and intonation of spoken French.

Podcast Français Facile : On this website you will find texts, audio samples and videos ranging from everyday conversations to recited poems. Perfect for beginners and advanced learners of French.

News in Slow French : Structured like a play, the podcasts here are divided into acts with different themes. Current news topics are presented at a slower pace than in other French media, partly in English, partly in French.

TuneIn Radio : This great website allows you to listen to radio programs from all over the world.

French Songs to Help You Learn French Faster : Blogger Benny Lewis explains why languages are easier to learn through music and presents French songs.

French Poem Readings : This website lets you listen to classic French poems. Below the audio file, you will also find the written version and translation, as well as additional information about the author and the poem.

Use Apps!

There are numerous applications that aim to help users achieve a higher language level step by step.
Here are some of our favorites:

Memrise : Another free app is Memrise. Developed by brain research experts, Memrise guarantees that every newly learned word will be remembered forever. See for yourself how quickly you can learn new vocabulary with this app!

Blogs and Websites

French Crazy - This English-language blog not only has a few learning tips in store, but also numerous guides to help you navigate everyday life in France.

Love Learning Languages - Articles and videos in French help you learn the language here.

Talk in French - You can find funny articles about life in France and the French language here.

French Today - On French Today you will find a variety of articles about the French language and life in France.

French Together - Interesting articles about the French language are shared here in a creative way with pictures and videos.

Nathalie FLE - A great blog for learning French. Highly recommended, especially for advanced learners, as it is written entirely in French.

Learn French on YouTube

Another way to improve your experience is by using helpful YouTube channels. There are hundreds of YouTubers with unique content, but these five vloggers in particular impressed us. They present their material in a particularly creative way.

Newspapers and Online Magazines

Thanks to its sophisticated writing style and high-quality articles, newspaper reading is one of the classic ways to learn a language. Articles help you absorb new idioms and vocabulary. The sections on society and sports are usually easier to understand than, for example, politics, but this depends on your language level.

Le Journal des Enfants : Le Journal des Enfants is a weekly French magazine whose target audience is primarily French-speaking children aged 8-14. Therefore, the language level is perfect for beginners.

1jour1actu : A very informative website that publishes a new news item daily. The site is well-suited for both beginners and advanced learners.

Le Monde : Le Monde, one of France's most prestigious newspapers, is an important source for staying up-to-date on current events in France.

Libération : One of the most important national French daily newspapers, founded in 1973 by the renowned philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre.

L'Équipe : This French daily newspaper focuses on sports. If you are interested in football, American football, rugby or cycling, L'Equipe is the right place for you.

Free Online Courses

BBC French : BBC French offers a variety of free exercises for beginners and advanced learners, starting with the French alphabet.

Duolingo : We've already listed this app in our app section. We've mentioned it again here because, in addition to short games, it also regularly tests your knowledge. You can choose how often you want to be tested each day. The app is used by people all over the world.

The French Experiment : A website that aims to introduce you to the basics of the French language. Audio files are intended to help you learn the correct pronunciation.

Alison : Alison is a website with numerous free courses on various topics. To use the Alison courses, you need to create an account and can then take different courses depending on your level and interests.

Bonjour de France: On this French page you can choose between different categories what and how you want to learn.

Better Understanding Grammar

The following websites focus heavily on French grammar. If you find grammar particularly difficult, you should definitely check out these creative websites.

Digital Dialects : An informative site with many exercises that help you perfectly apply the grammar rules.

Tex's French Grammar : A very informative grammar website originally created for French students at the University of Texas at Austin.

The French Tutorial : The French Tutorial is an online French course with a focus on grammar.

YouLearnFrench : A YouTube channel dedicated to teaching French grammar.

Bonjour de France : Among the various courses offered by Bonjour de France, there is also a large section devoted primarily to grammar.

french.about.com : A great website for learning not only grammar but also the French language.

Read French Books

Here you'll find three lists of book recommendations that are perfect for improving your French and learning new vocabulary. Exploring a country's literature is one of the most effective ways to learn the language, as it immerses the reader in the story and allows them to experience the language in one of the most engaging ways.

Therefore, it's especially important to find a captivating book that motivates you to read page after page until the very end.

Book recommendations for French beginners (Beginners)

5 easy-to-read French books (Beginners & Intermediate Learners)

10 Unbelievably Good Books for French Learners (Intermediate & Advanced Learners)

Those who enjoy rereading good books also have the option of rereading a book they've already read. This time, however, in French! Of course, you should keep in mind that you shouldn't start with the most difficult book to avoid becoming discouraged.

Look it up in the Dictionary

Although using a dictionary as a learning method might seem outdated, it's still a great option for learning new words or proverbs. We've listed a few that might help you: Larousse, Leo Dict.CC, Pons

Learn a Language by Having Conversations With a Tandem Partner

Finally, we would like to emphasize that regular meetings with a native speaker, for example through a language exchange partner, are a very effective way to learn a language. After all, this is the reason we learn a new language: to be able to communicate with others and gain a better understanding of different parts of the world and their cultures.

There is no better exercise in language learning than conversing in that language. In most cities, Facebook can help you find a language exchange partner. Simply search for "Language Tandem" + the name of your city and join a suitable group. If you don't use Facebook, you can also ask your local university if they organize language exchange programs.

Can you recommend any other websites, blogs, YouTube channels, or podcasts? Feel free to send us a message via Facebook or Twitter to help us expand our offerings.

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