Notes:

- Main Categories: Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking

- My personal favorites are in purple
- For questions, comments, or suggestions, you can comment or message me on reddit (tsannifer) :)

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Android App

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YouTube
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Channel

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Language Exchange /
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[ABSOLUTE BEGINNER] Reading, Listening, YouTube

Speaking Channel
Books /
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YouTube
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[ABSOLUTE BEGINNER] Speaking Website

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[ABSOLUTE BEGINNER] Reading, Writing, Listening Website

[ABSOLUTE BEGINNER] Reading, Writing Workbook

[ABSOLUTE BEGINNER] Reading, Writing, Listening Website, Book

A1 - A2 Reading, Listening Mobile App

(Beginner)
A1 - A2 Reading Website
(Beginner)
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(Beginner)
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(Beginner) Speaking Website
A1 - A2 Listening
YouTube
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A1 - A2 Reading, Listening
Youtube
(Beginner) Channel
A1 - A2 Reading, Writing Website
(Beginner)
A1 - A2 Reading, Writing Workbook
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A1 - A2 Listening
YouTube
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A1 - A2 Reading, Writing, Speaking Podcast
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A1 - A2 Reading, Writing Book
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Books, TV
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Speaking Mobile App
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A1 - A2 Reading, Writing Workbook
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Instagram,
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A2 - B1 Reading, Writing Website
(Beginner-Intermediate)
A2 - B1 Reading, Writing, Speaking Article
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B1 - B2 Reading Workbook
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B1 - B2 Listening Podcast
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B1 - B2 Listening, Speaking
YouTube
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(Intermediate) Playlist
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Apprendre le Français avec TV5Monde

Clozemaster

Coffee Break French

Conjugaison française

Forvo

Français Facile

France Bienvenue

French Proficiency Test

French Sounds

FrenchPod101 (PODCASTS)

Hello Pal

HelloTalk

Interpals

Language Guide - French

Librivox

Lingvist
Litterature audio (in conjunction with
Wikisource)
Memrise

Readlang

Quizlet

Speechling

Tandem

Wikisource (in conjunction with Litterature

audio)

Wordreference

155 Minutes to Learn French with Vincent # Unit

1
Assimil
Busuu
French Crash Course: A No-BS, Seven-Day Guide
to Learning Basic French
Language Transfer: Introduction to French

Lawless French

Learn French Pronunciation

Learn French with Alexa (Lessons 1-20)

Memrise (French 1)

One Third Stories

Polly Lingual

Schaum's Outline of French Grammar

Wikibooks: French

Beelinguapp

Bilingual Alice
Conjuguemos

Duolingo

Extra French

Français en Dialogue

Français interactif: verb practice

French Grammar in Context

French Today: Learn French Vocabulary &

Pronunciation with Video Game Clips

French Your Way

Gaston Millefeuille

Le français par la méthode nature

Le Petit Nicholas

Listening Comprehension for "Absolute

Beginners"

Mondly ("Learn & Speak French")

Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French

Grammar

Sublexis

Verbix

Amélioration du français

À vs De: French Prepositions

Français Authentique

Fred Grün
French Today: Learn French Grammar with Video
Game Clips
 Le Petit Prince

Le Petit Prince Audiobook

L'internaute

Lingro

Listening Comprehension for Beginners

News in Slow French

Oh La La, I Speak French!

Podcast Français Facile

RFI: Savoirs

Scholingua Conjugation Trainer

Easy French

French Short Stories for Intermediate Level

French Voices

Home Language

Learn ALL French Holidays in 80 Minutes

Listening Comprehension: Intermediate

Lyrics Training

Stromae's Racine Carrée Concert in Montréal

o venture over to the other tabs for films, TV, YouTube, music, podcasts, & reading. :)

Français de nos régions

French Listening Comprehension: Advanced

Listening Comprehension: Advanced
Memrise - Advanced vocabulary
[All language exchange services like HelloTalk,
Tandem, iTalki, etc]
NOTES/TIPS LINK
Flashcards app with audio support. Either download a pre-made French
set or make your own as you go - utilizes a spaced repetition algorithm to
help memorization
Short videos accompanied by listening comprehension questions. Also
sorts exercises by level (A1 through B2) and offers a "Test de Connaissance http://apprendre.tv5monde.com/en
du Français" / TCF
Gamified learning through "mass exposure to vocabulary in context." www.clozemaster.com

Shortened episodes are free, full versions are paid. Covers scripted convos http://www.coffeebreakfrench.com/
and explains vocab/grammar concepts.

Chrome extension to easily search verb conjugations (entirely in French) http://commentconjuguer.com/

Has a library of audio clips by native Francophones, pronouncing common https://forvo.com/languages/fr/

words & phrases
Self-assessment tests. There is an English version of the site www.francaisfacile.com
(www.tolearnfrench.com)
A blog with regular updates of short conversation recordings + transcripts https://francebienvenue1.wordpress.com/
for French learners (everything is in French)
A mock proficiency test that includes grammar, vocabulary, and reading http://www.transparent.com/learn-
comprehension french/proficiency-test.html

YouTube channel that focuses on teaching French pronunciation/sounds. I https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2L9w7ozDeUl1w5ZjUPCOQA

recommend taking a look at the nasal vowels.

French & English podcast for all levels

Similar to HelloTalk and Tandem. Provides basic phrasebook to help get

started, but it's a "freemium" model.
Connect to speakers of your target language. You can exchange and
correct text messages, send audio clips, and make live calls. Live video
calls are premium (but Tandem allows them for free)
(never used it) - a web site / social media site that allows people to search www.interpals.net
for and connect with language exchange penpals.
Includes audio clips to help with pronunciation, grammar concepts, http://www.languageguide.org/french/
reading/listening, etc.

A resource for free audiobooks, with many available in French. www.librivox.org

Fill-in-the-blank vocab learning, lots of texts for reading comp, audio

recordings with transcripts for listening, and pronunciation/grammar www.lingvist.com
guides
6000+ free French audiobooks (website is entirely in French) http://www.litteratureaudio.com/
Vocab/expression builder. Of all the gamified learning apps, Memrise has www.memrise.com
the best [non-robotic] audio clips + vids of native speakers.
Extension that allows you to translate words on web pages and then http://readlang.com/
review via flashcards.
Flashcards site/app - you can search for other user-created decks or make https://quizlet.com/
your own
Listen to native speakers speak, imitate them and record yourself, and https://speechling.com/
receive feedback on your accent.
Connect to speakers of your target language. You can exchange and
correct text messages, send audio clips, and make live calls. Supports
video calls for free.
A wiki full of free French texts. You can pair it with "Litterature audio" to develop
some mix of reading/listening comprehension, as well as pronunciation practice https://fr.wikisource.org/wiki/Wikisource:Accueil
(by mimicking the native speakers' pronunciations)
A dictionary that allows you to look up common expressions from EN-FR / http://www.wordreference.com/enfr/
vice versa.
Vincent speaks clearly and this is his first unit of lessons. He has over https://www.youtube.com/watch?
100,000 videos on many different grammar/vocab concepts v=kSrHmDBTDvQ

***NOT FREE*** I have never used it but it's been recommended often www.assimil.com
and may provide a good start for beginners.
Flashcards & small quizzes. You can also write sentences and have native www.busuu.com
speakers correct you. https://www.amazon.com/French-Crash-Course-
$4.99 on the Kindle / $9.99 Paperback Seven-Day-
NEVER TRIED IT, but there are good reviews and it includes audio Learning/dp/1518675913/ref=sr_1_1?
ie=UTF8&qid=1484351529&sr=8-1
From the creator of the AWESOME "Complete Greek" Language Transfer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsG_0hyr_ro&list=PLeA5t3dWT
series. Great audio course that's 100% free.
Beginners should check out the pronunciation guide on the website. Also https://www.lawlessfrench.com/
has a lot of exercises/activities for every level.
The vids are in reverse order. Watch the last/4th video first, then 3rd, 2nd, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtJL6GKh6j0W3tMIoHyYC0Q
and 1st. Covers pronunciation tips & common mistakes to avoid.
A nice way to ease into French with a semi-interactive (pausing once in a https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV1-
while to wait for you to repeat answers) instructor QgpUU7N3ZGbRMIrV24FCuvZoMt4xw
IMO better way to start than Duolingo for absolute beginners. Otherwise,
go with Duolingo first and skip to higher Memrise levels.
***NOT FREE*** & I have never used it. A subscription service that
includes a book, audiobook, games, recipes, etc delivered monthly. Books https://onethirdstories.com
start in English and gradually end in French.
"Freemium" - more beginner lessons available for free than advanced. https://pollylingu.al/fr/en/courses/1
Never used it but the audio tracks sound pretty clear.
About $10 on Kindle - covers the basics of grammar (more so than the https://www.amazon.com/Schaums-Outline-French-Grammar-Crocke
other workbooks below), from noun genders and up
A wikibooks project-- has introductory lessons w/ audio and more https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/French
resources (haven't clicked through them) that might be useful.
"Freemium" - Stories/articles accompanied by audio tracks, side-by-side
EN/FR reading capability, & overall nice UI.
Alice in Wonderland in bilingual format. You can read the story section-by- http://bilingualalice.com/
section in both English and French.
A site with a lot of exercises for grammar and vocab, as well as https://conjuguemos.com/
printables/activities.
(2019 update) Useful; try the website and use the other features for a www.duolingo.com
richer experience

Sitcom-style educational program to teach French to English speakers. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHTO4tffa4bAL6jcoq00g--G

Videos of recorded conversations with transcripts on the screen. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoejp2Yl88dVi0L3WRYtp2A

Exercises to practice verb conjugation. I also recommend the rest of the https://www.laits.utexas.edu/fi/vp/
Français interactif exercises!

French grammar workbook, best when you have basics down. https://ddotb.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/french-grammar-in-cont

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
As a Sims fan myself, I found this to be really cool and helpful. list=PLXAfwCr4--2uPMRb5a30tkW-L81_b-u5-

The podcast is mostly in English and is a good learning supplement. www.frenchyourway.com.au

Recommended: subjunctive review episodes for A2-B1 learners.
Cute, illustrated Instagram account that aims to help people learn simple https://www.instagram.com/gastonmillefeuille/
French vocab/sentences.

Credit: /u/StrikingIce; a book that teaches French by only using French https://ufile.io/xbmls9y2

Children's books for easy reading, and you can find episodes of Le Petit
Nicholas by searching on YouTube.
It really should be for beginners. :P Very useful, quick listening https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtJL6GKh6j0X0fFVBERiwojQ
comprehension exercises by FrenchPod101
App lets you record yourself speaking scripted convos + learn
vocab/grammar
Best when you already know the basic foundations of French and want to https://ddotb.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/practice-makes-perfect-c
master grammar. Also provides EN-FR & FR-EN glossaries
The website has some flashcards of movie stills paired with French www.sublexis.com
subtitles/audio tracks. IG has French "word of the day" type posts. https://www.instagram.com/sublexis/

Verb conjugation search engine with some word search games available www.verbix.com
for French
Games & activities to exercise knowledge of French (website is entirely in https://www.ccdmd.qc.ca/fr/
French)

A closer look at these prepositions and when to use them. https://www.thoughtco.com/a-vs-de-french-prepositions-4080520

Free app available with transcripts. Videos entirely in French but Johan https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQpM25U
speaks VERY clearly and slowly w/o sounding robotic 6iqaRSO-SZxd5oDw

Helpful videos on spoken, colloquial French and other tips. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLfvSY_0TO701lP2_WZJUQw

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
Narration over Sims 4 gameplay to teach grammar. list=PLXAfwCr4--2txPWZXQJKd85K4A28Ua9-r
 Suggested first book in French - read slowly, 2-3 pages a day, out loud if https://www.ebooksgratuits.com/html/st_exupery_le_petit_prince.h
possible. Not easy at first, but well worth it!
Use with the actual book to learn pronunciation and natural rhythm of https://www.youtube.com/watch?
speech. v=zOmyf6LIxX8

News http://www.linternaute.com/

Tool that lets you click words on a website to get translations and review http://lingro.com/
them later.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
The next in FrenchPod101's series for listening comprehension exercises. list=PLtJL6GKh6j0UTjmp04Sy92L_VCdyizdAh

As the name suggests, news in slowly spoken French, with transcripts. https://www.newsinslowfrench.com/

French lessons and dialogues/skits for French learners. https://www.youtube.com/user/ohlalafrench/featured

Hundreds of dialogues with transcripts and listening comprehension http://www.podcastfrancaisfacile.com

quizzes, dictations, etc.
A news website with a section for those who want to learn & teach https://savoirs.rfi.fr/en
French. There are audios, activities, etc. available.

Exercises to help conjugate verbs https://www.scholingua.com/en/fr/conjugation-trainer

French & English subtitles: French locals are interviewed in this series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
about various topics on daily life & culture list=PLA5UIoabheFMYWWnGFFxl8_nvVZWZSykc
https://www.amazon.com/French-Intermediate-
Free with Kindle Unlimited listening-comprehension-intermediate-
ebook/dp/B01N76M26J/ref=sr_1_3?
Short stories & mini quizzes to test your reading comprehension skills ie=UTF8&qid=1484347096&sr=8-
3&keywords=reading+comprehension+french
Podcast where Jessica (French Your Way) interviews people entirely in http://frenchyourway.com.au/category/frenchvoices
French. Transcripts and listening comprehension exercises available.
French teacher's YouTube channel. She speaks in French, with French https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFu6uJDqU_6vCIyN9KpMPLg
subtitles.
Video compilation with some little exercises/quizzes along the way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQScQOZx9Rc
Subtitles in both FR and EN.
The next in FrenchPod101's series for beginner listening comprehension https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtJL6GKh6j0W1GFbzc5ANZq
exercises.
Popular songs are used in listening comprehension exercises. Listen to https://lyricstraining.com/fr/
parts of the song and fill in blanks.
English subtitles - Stromae's music helps with learning homonyms and https://www.youtube.com/watch?
wordplay (plus he's freakin awesome) v=eOZLDQm9c2E

be, music, podcasts, & reading. :)

Blog (entirely in French) about the differences in spoken French, regionally https://francaisdenosregions.com/
in France and globally.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DKgSjgMbHE&list=PLtJL6GKh6

The next in FrenchPod101's series for listening comprehension exercises. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtJL6GKh6j0Wr08Vna6v0Hu

5000+ advanced words and expressions. The audio clips get pretty fast, https://www.memrise.com/course/885/advanced-vocabulary/
and they abbreviate "quelque chose" as qqch and "quelqu'un" as qqn
At this point, you should probably focus on maintaining and refining your
fluency with native speakers & consumption of native content.
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Turkish

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NOTES/TIPS
Many of the resources here were found thanks to the good folks of
the French & Language Learning subreddits.  /r/French also has a
Discord (voice chat server) where you can chat live with
francophones and aspiring francophones alike

Question suggestions for language exchange - could also use these to

practice speaking to yourself.

(Completely in French) a humorous video some vocabulary

differences between France & Quebec

Question suggestions for language exchange - could also use these to

practice speaking to yourself.

An expression/idiom search engine. Allows you to view & search for

French idioms and their explanations. Entirely in French.

Advice on how to improve listening comprehension.

It is actually more important to learn to pronounce the different

nasal sounds that don't exist in English, but learning the French "R" is
still a nice feeling!
Question suggestions for language exchange - could also use these to
practice speaking to yourself.

reddit user nonneb did a really good writeup on /r/languagelearning

A guide to accent pronunciation.

An explanation of the rhythm of spoken French

They also have a recipes section, if cooking would motivate you

further! :)
(Entirely in French) - video explains the Quebecois accent as well as
some expressions unique to Quebec.

(As the name suggests) - A Buzzfeed list of French podcasts.

Site with an algorithm that helps you decide what to read.

Really interesting article that made me appreciate the French version

of the HP books a lot more.
A website that suggests language practice activities for you based on
the amount of time you have at the moment.
A video (in French w/ French subtitles) for people who are afraid of
speaking
For my fellow 'mericans - explains the meanings behind each of the
proficiency levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2)
Lists some beliefs that people have which prevent them from
wanting to start a language, and gives encouragement to do it
anyway

Interesting video about the history of French and some grammar

concepts.

Cool information video on romance languages (French included)

annifer)

LINK

www.reddit.com/r/French

https://conversationstartersworld.com/250-conversation-starters/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2mELjiDgMk

https://fluent-forever.com/conversation-questions/

http://www.expressio.fr/index.php

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dOQFMxpNOQ

https://frenchtogether.com/french-nouns-gender/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCw_lEb1qXk

http://www.tobefluent.com/2014/09/02/language-exchange-so-what-do-you-want-to-talk-about/

https://www.reddit.com/r/languagelearning/comments/5ian7q/language_learning_a_howto/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AoLLBwLfQE

https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/French/Pronunciation/Accents#.WT-wsDKrOfc.reddit

https://www.thoughtco.com/understanding-french-rhythm-1369588

http://www.larousse.com/en/dictionaries/french

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYm83H5TOMM

https://www.buzzfeed.com/jenniferpadjemi/une-liste-des-meilleurs-podcasts-francais-que-vous-devriez-e?utm_term=.av1eXBK4Q#.aqvJMzjdx
https://www.talkinfrench.com/what-french-novel-should-you-read-next/

http://flashsticks.com/6-tips-getting-language-learning-rut/

http://www.smartlanguagelearner.com/language-learning-plateau/

http://www.ox.ac.uk/news/arts-blog/challenge-translating-harry-potter-french

http://www.languagecoach.io/coachbot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYd_nxy7_Ng

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_European_Framework_of_Reference_for_Languages#Common_refe
rence_levels

https://sitdownandwatchme.wordpress.com/2017/08/29/distractive-beliefs-about-learning-languages/

http://www.languagesurfer.com/2012/08/21/how-long-does-it-take-to-become-fluent/

http://blog.thelinguist.com/how-long-should-it-take-to-learn-a-language

http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/08/22/how-to-learn-a-foreign-language-without-spending-a-cent/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcK2FNpNALI

http://www.universeofmemory.com/learn-to-speak-a-foreign-language-with-social-anxiety/

http://www.effectivelanguagelearning.com/language-guide/french

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfxf4pV-zJg

http://www.effectivelanguagelearning.com/language-guide/french/reasons-to-learn-french

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o140Ni6yiM
My favorites are in red! If you have any suggestions to add to the list, feel free to comment or send me a message on reddit (

Title (Original / English) Type

7 Jours YouTube Channel

Améliorer Ses Photos Youtube Channel

ANDY YouTube Channel

Arawen YouTube Channel

Arte TV Website

Au service de la France / A Very Series

Secret Service

belge07 Youtube Channel

bref. YouTube Channel

C'est pas sorcier YouTube Channel

CAM c'est elle YouTube Channel

Céline Geneviève YouTube Channel

Chef's Table: France Limited Series

Comme un chef / Le Chef Film

Cyprien YouTube Channel

Dix pour cent / Call My Agent TV Show

e-penser YouTube Channel

Echappées belles YouTube Channel, Series

Élie Pilon YouTube Channel

FastGoodCuisine YouTube Channel

France 24 (YouTube) YouTube Channel

JIGMÉ YouTube Channel

La gloire de mon père Film

L'Auberge espagnol Film

L'Histoire au Quotidien La vie à l Film

époque de Louis XIV

La Haine Film

La Trêve / The Break TV Show

LaChaineDeJeremy YouTube Channel

Laurent Caccia YouTube Channel

Le château de ma mère Film

Le dîner de cons / The Dinner Game Film

Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Film

Poulain / Amélie

Le Monde des Langues YouTube Channel

Le Salaire de La Peur / The Wages of Film

Fear

Le temps des amours Film

Les Bronzés / French Fried Vacation Film

Les Bronzés font du ski / French Film

Fried Vacation 2

Les Choristes / The Chorus Film

Les Ernest Website

Les Intouchables / The Intouchables Film

Les Langues de Cha' YouTube Channel

Les Quatre Cents Coups / The 400 Film

Blows

Les saveurs du palais / Haute Cuisine Film

Linguisticae YouTube Channel

Lolywood YouTube Channel

Lysandre Nadeau YouTube Channel

Masha et Michka TV Show

Mon Oncle Antoine Film

Monsieur Lazhar Film

Moukass Gaming YouTube Channel

Moukass Vlogs YouTube Channel

Natoo YouTube Channel

NORMAN FAIT DES VIDÉOS YouTube Channel

Pat la réalisation YouTube Channel

Persepolis Film

Polytechnique Film

PP World YouTube Channel

Rôle'n Play YouTube Channel

Quand on a 17 ans Film

ScienceEtonnante YouTube Channel

Scilabus YouTube Channel

Speed Game YouTube Channel

SQUEEZIE YouTube Channel

YouCook Cuisine YouTube Channel

e list, feel free to comment or send me a message on reddit (tsannifer)

Notes
Weekly news reports with French subtitles. Videos are pretty
short (avg of less than 10min in length)
Vlogs about photography. No subtitles, but Chris provides a lot of
visuals in his videos, so you can follow along.

Youtube vlogs/skits - she speaks pretty fast

Lots of Let's Play videos, particularly Civ 6

Lots of shows, programs, etc. on many different and interesting

subjects. Subtitle availability varies from video to video.

Comedy

Children's TV, multiple shows, French subtitles

Probably best for advanced (C1-C2) learners. Extremely fast

audio & no subtitles, humor vids about everyday life.
600+ videos about science, aimed at a younger audience,
without subs
Youtube vlogs: Cam immigrated from France to Montreal & vlogs
about different topics.
Youtube vlogs: she has a half Quebecois & half French accent.
She is French and is living in Quebec, often discusses culture.

Comedy

Youtube vlogs & skits - one of the most popular French

"Youtubeurs"

Dramedy, available with French subtitles

Videos on scientific concepts. Most videos have French subtitles,

some have English.

Travel series

Vlogs, Québécois accent

Popular cooking vlog that focuses on junk food / comfort food
for the most part.
News site: their YouTube channel uploads lots of videos daily, as
well as a 24/7 broadcast

Vlogs, skits

A documentary on daily life during Louis XIV's reign

Crime Drama, Belgian

Youtube vlogs/skits - he speaks pretty fast

Travel vlogs

Comedy

Vlogs about languages/learning languages

Adventure, Action, Thriller

Comedy

Comedy, sequel to ^^^

Similar to TED Talks: 15min lectures on different topics. No
subtitles.

Linguistics and sociology

Dramedy, based on a true story

Vlogs about linguistics & languages

Youtube skits

Vlogs & skits, Québécois accent

Children's TV (probably for toddlers)

Québécois classic

A gaming YT channel
The accompanying vlog channel to Moukass Gaming. Moukass
does occasional videos where he speaks in French and/or takes
you around Morocco
Youtube vlogs & skits

Vlogs, skits

Vlogs, skits

No subtitles. Tech, video games, and travel vlogs. It's the

personal channel of the tech journalist PP Garcia
For the tabletop roleplaying fans out there, this is a channel
dedicated to le jeu de rôles!

Drama about two boy teens who fall in love

Subtitles provided.

A science-scentric YouTube docuseries. Includes French captions.

Video game / livestreamer

Vlogger/YouTube personality who plays video games -- subtitles

available in French & sometimes English
Cooking series on YouTube that updates a few times a week.
nifer)

Link (if any)

https://www.youtube.com/user/7jours

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUMgNkWzeMYNvgOZe6t0pHA

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFcM0GoHEl6vNBdff0jBHDw

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUSLz9z_v1k8KpFzcCGw9Ng

https://www.arte.tv/fr/

(Netflix)

https://www.youtube.com/user/buenovelazquez

https://www.youtube.com/user/bref

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCENv8pH4LkzvuSV_qHIcslg

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaaM57ky7I7NRR-4oeIocAQ

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvpfUk18y5HZGB09oggX7aA

(Netflix)

(Netflix)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyWqModMQlbIo8274Wh_ZsQ

(Netflix)

https://www.youtube.com/user/epenser1/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-HX7z7qJlbuYvhTa3VhGKQ

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOwPu82sPYIp9Uj5LlOBwWg
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKq9JxyISqBHDd-fXfV3QtQ

https://www.youtube.com/user/france24

https://www.youtube.com/user/lesclichesdejigme

(Netflix)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfZcNl49_IA

(Netflix)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6irqcoPrFw8GPXVYKLsMtw

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_lzD1wd5TzCkDyCQF5l9Ww

(Netflix)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ipKNAWcHhmcqKUEGg1RMg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEyQeSFsVMY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWQ0FBq_6kM&index=9
https://www.dailymotion.com/les_ernest

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0efyK_-Athm8yhyjNSqndQ

(Netflix)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCofQxJWd4qkqc7ZgaLkZfcw/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSse-lNI1DQ4w-8lh7vfPUw

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC27gFtH0PMx0O-oEdOSZggA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Anxxfo7C0N0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ43h-gWZ6Y

https://www.youtube.com/user/Moukass1

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvl6kImXzKP7WHAfcvkmh-Q

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtihF1ZtlYVzoaj_bKLQZ-Q

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCww2zZWg4Cf5xcRKG-ThmXQ

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvhe7CQpowQJwyog7VQWUyg

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPQsSFJurluaMOG1qL0Y7sA
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLklqggxR3UaYiJFiaSi7Ig

Netflix

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaNlbnghtwlsGF-KzAFThqA

https://www.youtube.com/user/scilabus

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKNJiTmKrur10zxStf5Gztw

https://www.youtube.com/user/aMOODIEsqueezie

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT4mPf6yV7QJMhRSckfwghA
My personal favorites are in purple. If you have any suggestions to add to the list, feel free to comment or send m
(tsannifer)

🎶MUSIC 🎶
Artist Genre
1789: Les Amants de la Bastille
Musical, Pop
(stage musical)

Amir Pop

Angèle Pop

Awa Imani R&B, Hip Hop

Ben L'Oncle Soul Pop, Soul

Black M Rap, Hip Hop

Céline Dion Pop

Christine and The Queens Pop

Claudio Capéo Chanson française

Cœur de pirate Pop

Corneille R&B, Pop

Damso Rap

Desireless (80's) Europop, electropop

Eddy de Pretto Rap

Edith Piaf Cabaret, Chanson française

Florent Mothe Pop, Rock, Jazz

Françoise Hardy Chanson française

Gaël Faye Hip-hop, rap, soul, slam

Grand Corps Malade Slam Poetry

Hocus Pocus Rap, Hip Hop

Jacques Brel Chanson française

Joyce Jonathan Pop

Kyo Pop

Indila Pop

Kendji Girac Pop

Kids United Pop, Created to support UNICEF

Lartist Rap, Pop

Louane Pop, Dance, Alternative

Maître Gims Rap, Hip Hop

MHD Afrotrap

Mozart, l'opéra rock (musical) Musical, Pop

Nekfeu Rap

Noir désir Alternative rock, post-punk

Oxmo Puccino Rap

Plastic Bertrand Punk, new wave

Ridsa Pop

Roméo Elvis Rap

Sacha Distel Jazz, Chanson française

Sexion d'Assaut Rap, Hip Hop

Soprano Rap, Hip Hop, Pop

Stromae Electronic, Hip Hop, Pop

The Shin Sekaï Hip Hop, Pop

Vianney Chanson française

VITAA Pop, R&B, electropop

Yelle Pop, Electronic

Yves Montand Chanson française

Zaho Pop

Zaz Jazz, Soul, Acoustic

Zazie Pop rock

tions to add to the list, feel free to comment or send me a message on reddit

🎶MUSIC 🎶
Example Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDZKoJ5XMco

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQysGibXphE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQKYEs4llzg

https://youtu.be/lPWLDhfks2k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zywzvqYFOss

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmG2Ea_tYIE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bLD0tVep9M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzFYmz2lfT4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXCbEMAu-V0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7vYo6l06lo

https://youtu.be/WDr3qCcXKXk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UGPKhSlvEE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PDmZnG8KsM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1mtif1B8k0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3Kvu6Kgp88

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG_IGg4MbBU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwhX5V1Gn6w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTF2pwr8lYk
https://youtu.be/BC7oHfBErr8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jup8Jk-D3ps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZzyFQ-Qh18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtCPWFo6MAE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY7KNY9gaMQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtNJMAyeP0s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FndmvPkI1Ms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV5oVYVGfNc

https://youtu.be/NuXaPB_KWg8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyqSAsR_Tms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMltoD1jCGI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWHR0fS9jvQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP6tQ7OEFlY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YltjliK0ZeA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJS2otq6v4g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX8Nn2LHjJw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32SkxLCZz_o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VDC9LqAPvU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GaWM2a3FAc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIEAfy9YGrU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN2ozTZNJC0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t62joHnEn3I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiKj0Z_Xnjc

https://youtu.be/PuoUKKHqqyQ

https://youtu.be/eLYyCFuPCX8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whj2unsvy0Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqYhuwu614Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo1C6E7jbPw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXDO6KYusW8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm88QAI8I5A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB-zasOL29Y
Under construction!

🎤PODCASTS🎤
Podcast Link

2 heures de perdues http://2hdp.fr/

France Culture https://www.franceculture.fr/

Frenchspin: RDV Jeux & RDV Tech http://frenchspin.fr/

Transfert http://www.slate.fr/podcasts

French Voices / French Your Way http://frenchyourway.com.au/category/frenchvoices

Inner French https://www.innerfrench.com/podcasts

Podcast Français Facile http://www.podcastfrancaisfacile.com

News websites, books, etc. for intermediate levels and up. Books recommended for lower levels
remain on the Resources tab. If you have any suggestions to add to the list, feel free to comment
or send me a message on reddit (tsannifer)

Type Title, Author Link

Book Candide, Voltaire

Book Entres les Murs, François Bégaudeau

Book Harry Potter à l'école des sorciers (translated by Jean-François Ménard)

Book Harry Potter et l'Ordre du phénix

Book Harry Potter et la Chambre des secrets

Book Harry Potter et la Coupe de feu

Book Harry Potter et le Prince de sang-mêlé

Book Harry Potter et le Prisonnier d'Azkaban

Book Harry Potter et les Reliques de la Mort

Book L'étranger, Albert Camus

Book L’É légance du Hérisson, Muriel Barbery

Book L’Enfant Noir, Camara Laye

Book L'Histoire de la France Pour les Nuls (French History for Idiots)

Book La Gloire de Mon Père, Marcel Pagnol

Book La Maison de Claudine, Colette

Book La Mécanique du Coeur, Mathias Malzieu

Book Le Comte de Monte-Cristo

Book Le Père Goriot, Honoré de Balzac

Book Le Ventre de l’Atlantique, Fatou Diome

Book Les Fleurs du Mal, Charles Baudelaire

Book Les Héritiers du Lusilière

Book Notre Dame de Paris, Victor Hugo

Book Soumission, Michel Houellebecq

L'Histoire de la
Book Stupeur et Tremblements, Amélie Nothomb France Pour les
Nuls (French
History for
Idiots) - used to
be (2015) free
on Google
Books, not sure
about now
-Jaime
 L'Histoire de la
France Pour les
Nuls (French
Book Zazie dans le Métro, Raymond Queneau History for
Idiots) - used to
News/Website Numerama be (2015) free
http://www.numerama.com/
on Google
News/Website RTL Books, not sure
http://www.rtl.fr/replay
about now
-Jaime
Leogardo
What is this?
I started learning on June 9, 2016. My goal was to
become "fluent-ish" (I now evaluate that to
somewhere around B2-C1) in one year. This is an
outline of my schedule, separated by level, over time.
This is NOT a how-to guide. I hope this will instead
serve as a resource for others to figure out their own
learning plan based on their own objectives.
How do I know my level?
I don't, really (at least not for sure!). I have never
taken any official certification exams. My level
(around B2-C1) is based off of the assessments of
my native French language exchange partners, as
well as online practice exams.

Frequency Avg. Resource(s) My Approach

Hours

Absolute Beginner - A1
[approx. 1 month]

Mode: Insane
1st Priority: maintain/review all skills to return
Daily 5 Duolingo them to "gold"
2nd Priority: Complete 1-2 additional rows of the
skill tree

A1 - A2 (Beginner)
[approx. 1.5 months]
Same as above until tree completed - then
Daily 3-4 Duolingo maintained all skills

Daily 0.5-1 Memrise (French 4) Aimed

day
to finish a minimum of one "circle" / tier a

audiobook, or aloud to practice pronunciation.

Daily 1-2 Le Petit Prince Tried to derive meaning from sentences before

Daily 0.5 Films, YouTube With subtitles in English

A2 - B1 (Beginner - Intermediate)
(approx. 2 months)

Daily 0.5-1 Duolingo Mode: Serious (30 XP/day)

Daily 1 Memrise (French 5) Aimed

day
to finish a minimum of one "circle" / tier a
 Daily 1-2 Harry Potter 1-2 Same method as for Le Petit Prince

Written messages for the first few weeks, then

Daily 1-2 HelloTalk audio clips

Weekly 3 Films, YouTube With subtitles in English or French

B1 - B2 (Intermediate)
[approx. 3 months - see note on the right -->]

Daily 0.5 Duolingo Same as above

Daily 1 Memrise (French 6) Same as above

Read aloud as much as possible, but transitioned
slowly to more silent reading since I was getting in a
Daily 1-2 Harry Potter 3-4
decent amount of oral practice with HelloTalk and
Tandem
Started with French subtitles only and occasionally
Daily 1 Films, YouTube
tried no subtitles

Daily 1 HelloTalk, Tandem Audio clips and written messages.

Practice Makes Perfect scored >90%, I'd allow myself to move on to the
Weekly 2 Complete French next section. Otherwise, I would repeat either the
Grammar Workbook Iwhole
also used Tandem
section or theinspecific
the same way I used
exercises that gave me
Biweekly 1 Tandem (Live Calls)
HelloTalk (audio clips & text messages)

Occasionally (1-
"Judge My Accent" Submitted clips of me reading on /r/French to be
2 times a 0.5 Submissions critiqued on the weekly "Judge My Accent" thread.
month)

B2 - C1 (Upper Intermediate - Advanced)

[approx. 3-4 months]
 Reviewed old terms from French 4-6 as well as
Daily 1-2 Memrise
learned new vocab in French 7

Daily 1-2 Harry Potter 4-5

Podcasts: French
Daily 2 Voices, France Culture

Weekly 1-2 HelloTalk, Tandem Audio clips, video messages, calls

Weekly 4 Films, YouTube, Netflix

Live Call w/ Language I found a weekly language exchange conversation

Weekly 1 Exchange Partner partner via Ayni.
Practice Makes Perfect
Biweekly (1-
Occasionally 1-2 Complete French
"Judge
GrammarMyWorkbook
Accent"
2 times a 0.5 Submissions
month)

"Now" (B2 - C1-ish + Maintenance)

Any reading material - books, news, etc.
*As of July 6, 2017, I'm on the last Harry Potter book
*June 14, 2017: Just started summarizing each
Daily 0.5 Reading chapter aloud to myself after completion, in order
to help with my speaking.
music playlists,
*July 31, 2017: Iand
haveI try to consume
finished French
the series! media
Joyeux
Daily 0.5 Videos or Music
(usually YouTube)
anniversaire, Harrywhenever
Potter!! I have downtime or
Summarize my day & whatever else pops up in my
Daily 0.5 Talk to Myself head.
Review for fun (mainly Memrise) and to refresh
Memrise, Duolingo,
Weekly 1 Lingvist
vocab, along with Memrise's "Advanced vocabulary"
Language Exchange sometimes
Weekly
Occasionally (1- 2 (Calls + HelloTalk /
"Judge
Tandem My Accent"
messages) happy with my accent (it's not perfect, but I have
2 times a 0.5 Submissions been consistently understood by people, so that's
me narrowly
month) evade getting pickpocketed and to navigate what was happening when our train broke down on the last da
January 23, 2019
comprehension Update:
skills Hello everyone.
are roughly :) IUpdating
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have successfully spoken French with his family on multiple occasions, and we are going on a trip to France together in
doing well on your journeys. On top of that, STILL conducting weekly exchange Skype sessions!
August 18, 2018 Update: My main method of practicing French these days is a one-hour French call every week on Sky
throughout the week. I still try to talk to myself in the car, but I admit that this is scarce. I do find myself afraid of getting
July 22, 2018 Update: Hi guys!! I did it!! I went to France and survived a week speaking mostly French. It was a dream c
to meet most of them on my trip. Hope you all are doing well on your language learning goals. :)
March 13, 2018 Update: Thanks for all the kind messages I've received these past months. I'm so happy to know that p
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January 14, 2018 Update: I'm going to France for the first time in May!! :) Woohoo!! Excited and nervous, but I think I m
filled learning journey! :)
November 14, 2017 Update: School happened! I paused Greek for now, but I still practice French when I drive home fro
:) I'm also working on a (school) project that's driven by my love for French & language learning! Just wanted to say tha
August 25, 2017 Update: I recently started learning Greek (61 day streak on Duolingo!). I am spending NOWHERE NEA
applying it to my Greek learning. Going ok so far! I continue to practice French on a daily basis via speaking to myself for
 My "Fluent in a Year" Write-Up

https://www.reddit.com/r/French/comments/6erc3r/my_experience_of_trying_to_become_fluentish_in/

Pros Cons

- Fun & addictive approach

- Effective with grammar & vocab
- Helpful community
- Recognizes/accepts multiple possible answers
(i.e. "I am going" & "I'm going" are equally
acceptable in most cases)
- Audio quality is mediocre, robotic, and
sometimes unclear even when slowed down
- Speech recognition needs some work
- Lack of explanations on mobile (Android)
- Useless/gimmicky fluency calculator

- Good memorization algorithm

- Audio quality is good
- Lots of vocab/courses available
- Either by buying premium or by occasional
"Try for Free" options - the native speakers
-feature
Classic,iscute, enjoyable
a nice bonus story even for adults
- Simple language
- Helps with developing an "ear" for French
- Strict with what's on the flashcards and doesn't
accept synonyms or alternate translations.
- Won't necessarily help you "understand" rules
- Larger learning curve as a first book compared
to bedtime stories for young children, for
example.
- Intimidating and potentially discouraging,
particularly if watching films/videos with natural
speech and slang

ate)

- Great if you're already an HP fan
- Fun storyline
- Lots of vocab and verb tenses to learn with
- Immersion will help EXTENSIVELY, especially
having access to native speakers to help answer
questions
- Methods in place to secure a safe environment
for language exchange (automatic detenction of
indecent material, etc.)
- Ability to correct messages, record audio
messages (and preview them before sending),
and make calls
right -->]
- The vocabulary in book 4 begins to increase, so
it's nice because it matches up somewhat with
your increase in competency.
- Helps drill/refine grammar knowledge, which
helps withlearning
language and speaking abilities, as well - Can be tedious
writingexperience.
- Native speakers can help train you on correct -Motivations"
as confidence levels
grammar/vocab as well as help you sound more
- Get an idea of how to improve your accent
vanced)
- Overwhelming and discouraging at times: you
have to keep in mind that you're using it as a tool
- Uses the simple past, which is an uncommon
verb tense (never used in speech or casual
conversations)
- Difficult at first for shy or socially anxious
people
- Steep learning curve depending on who you
find yourself talking to
- "Hit and miss" when it comes to finding a
reliable exchange partner
- Women can be subject to unwanted attention
(but easy to ignore/block users)
- Relies on the user(s) to figure out what to talk
about, so having a conversation-starter list (see
"Extras & Motivation" tab) comes in handy.
Note: There was a 2-week period between B1-B2 where I ended up at
nowhere to go / nothing to do. As a result, I practiced for nearly 12hrs
were spent consuming Youtube media & the rest was filled with vocab
language exchange practice.
Can be difficult to start (see "Extra &
to get yourself in the mindset!)
- Pretty nerve-wrecking if you're shy like me
 - French Voices is extremely useful for listening
comprehension practice.

- Live calls/conversations are essential to the

language learning experience.
- Native speakers can help train you on correct -Motivations"
Can be difficult to start (see "Extra &
to get yourself in the mindset!)
grammar/vocab as well as help you sound more
like a local

Note: I've met/exceeded my goal, but I've found a genuine love for the language
ance) practice every day. No real intention to reach C2 though.

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p to France together in a few months. My partner is working on his own fluency so he can speak with his relatives better. Life is funn
h call every week on Skype (yep, with my same correspondent for the past two years!!) as well as regular video messages with anoth
d myself afraid of getting rusty, so I intend to pick up daily practice again!
French. It was a dream come true and I'm so happy I went through this whole thing to become "fluent-ish." I made great friends alon

so happy to know that people are still using this spreadsheet and find it helpful. 💕
nguage learning journey, I somehow found my way back to my old hobby of writing. Check it out if you like fiction/fantasy:

d nervous, but I think I might try to record a video/vlog or something in French to update on my progress around that time. Wishing

h when I drive home from work every day (20min), conduct a weekly exchange call, and speak with some French correspondants w
g! Just wanted to say thanks to those who have sent me kind messages about my spreadsheet/personal experience writeup. Best of l
pending NOWHERE NEAR the same amount of time as I did with French, but I am basically taking my experience with French (what
ia speaking to myself for approx. 30min a day, consuming media regularly, and maintaining contact throughout the week with my ex
What I Wish I Did Differently

Utilized a wider variety of resources

right from the beginning & "immersive"
materials (films, etc.). I was too
intimidated by native content in the
beginning.

Consumed more media from early on,

regardless of my ability to understand
(just to get a feel for the language &
natural rhythm of speech)

I probably should have dropped

Duolingo earlier than I did
Continued to review vocab in addition to
learning new ones - I didn't yet
understand the concept of spaced
repetition
 Started speaking / seeking out native
speakers sooner (around A1.5 maybe),
or had just gathered the courage to
speak verbally sooner instead of
resorting to texts more often.

ween B1-B2 where I ended up at home with literally

sult, I practiced for nearly 12hrs a day. 4-6 hours
& the rest was filled with vocab, grammar, and

I probably should have dropped

Duolingo earlier than I did (end of A2-
ish)

I wish I also recorded a video of myself

speaking for ~5min to the best of my
ability every month (more for personal
progress-tracking)
 I wish I summarized each chapter aloud
to myself, in my own words, after
reading.

ound a genuine love for the language and continue to try to

h C2 though.

I wish I did this WAY sooner, from the

moment I could talk in past tense.

peaking and writing, but my reading and listening

e (complete
mind me why chance) whowith
I fell in love has French
learningheritage. I
this language
h his relatives better. Life is funny! Hope you all are
ular video messages with another correspondent

nt-ish." I made great friends along the way and I got

you like fiction/fantasy:

gress around that time. Wishing everyone a fun-

some French correspondants whenever I have time.

nal experience writeup. Best of luck to all!!
y experience with French (what I wish I did) and
throughout the week with my exchange partners.