Tools
Here, you’ll find the best apps, websites, and tools I personally recommend to help you improve your French whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced learner. From immersive content to smart study apps, everything listed here is tested, trusted, and designed to make your learning journey easier and more enjoyable.
Conjugation & Grammar
Frenchwithtimo.com — Practice the 100 most used French verbs with everyday sentences. From A1 to C1. From present to past subjunctive.
Reverso Conjugator — A comprehensive French verb conjugation tool that shows all tenses for any verb. Includes example sentences in context and synonyms. Perfect for quick reference when you need to check a specific conjugation.
Lingolia — A site with detailed articles on grammar and vocabulary, supplemented by interactive exercises.
Podcasts & Listening Resources
RFI Savoirs – Authentic French listening exercises with questions.
TV5 Monde Apprendre – Exercises based on real French media (TV, reports, etc.).
La dictée d’Archibald — A free interactive dictation tool available in six difficulty levels, suitable for both French learners and native speakers who want to sharpen their spelling.
Cool French (BBC) — A collection of cool words and phrases from the BBC Languages series, available to download. Great for picking up authentic, colloquial French expressions beyond standard textbook language.
Videos & Subtitled Content
FluentU – Real-world videos (music videos, commercials, news) with interactive subtitles.
TV5MONDEplus – A free streaming platform with French-language programs (films, series, documentaries) and subtitles available for many videos. Great for intermediate learners.
To access the following content from outside France, you’ll need a VPN. I recommend using NordVPN — reliable, fast, and easy to use.
TF1+ – One of France’s main TV channels. Offers popular shows, news, and series. Subtitles often available. Registration required.
6play (M6) – Catch up on M6’s entertainment shows, reality TV, and series. Many programs have French subtitles.
France.tv (France 2, France 3, etc.) – Access a wide range of French public television content, from dramas to documentaries. Subtitles usually available.