Français Authentique is a partly free French podcast for intermediate learners (B1–B2). Calm, clear and free with transcripts; more coaching than conversation.
Checked October 2026 on the official site ·
About Français Authentique
Français Authentique is Johan's long-running podcast and YouTube project for people who understand French but freeze when they have to speak. Episodes are short talks in clear, deliberate French, and the episodes we checked link a free page with the MP3 and a full transcript. There is also a paid academy and courses. It suits an intermediate learner who likes a calm teacher and motivational topics. It is one person talking, mostly about learning and mindset, so you will not hear the speed, slang or back-and-forth of real conversation.
How it compares
| App | Price | Levels | Real-speed French | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français Authentique | Free podcast; "30 days to boost your French" course €179 one-off (Académie membership priced on request)checked 2026-10-09 (francaisauthentique.com checkout (George, 2026-10-09)) | B1–B2 | No | Calm, clear and free with transcripts; more coaching than conversation. |
| French with Amélie | Free weekly lesson; Premium $24/mo or $240/yr | B1–C1 | Yes, with a slow version and a transcript | Real-speed dialogues by email and a private podcast. Not an app. Visit |
Prices as shown on the official site on the date given; they vary by country and change often.
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Further reading
A longer guide on this topic from French with Amélie: read the guide.
