InnerFrench is a free French podcast for intermediate learners (B1–B2). The best free archive for B1 listeners; finished in September 2026, so start at episode 1.
Checked October 2026 on the official site ·
About InnerFrench
InnerFrench is Hugo's all-French podcast for intermediate learners: 200 episodes on society, culture and science, told in clear, steady French that starts easy and gets harder as the numbers go up. From episode 92 he is joined by Ingrid, a journalist and teacher, and the episodes become more conversational. The show ended in September 2026 with episode 200, so this is a finished archive, not a weekly habit. It suits a B1 learner who wants long, interesting listening with a transcript to check against. It does not teach grammar step by step, and the pace is calmer than two French people talking over each other at dinner.
How it compares
| App | Price | Levels | Real-speed French | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InnerFrench | Free | B1–B2 | No | The best free archive for B1 listeners; finished in September 2026, so start at episode 1. |
| 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.
