News in Slow French is a paid French website for beginner to advanced learners (A1–C1). Weekly news read slowly with transcripts; structured, but not real speed.
Checked October 2026 on the official site ·
About News in Slow French
News in Slow French turns current events into French lessons read at a slower pace, with transcripts, grammar and expressions explained, and levels from absolute beginner to advanced; you can switch level at no extra cost. After a 7-day free trial it is a subscription priced on the site. It suits a learner who wants regular, structured listening on adult topics. The slow audio is the point and the limit: you still need real-speed French to follow people in France.
How it compares
| App | Price | Levels | Real-speed French | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| News in Slow French | See site; 7-day free trial | A1–C1 | No | Weekly news read slowly with transcripts; structured, but not real speed. |
| Coffee Break French | Free podcast; Academy courses: see site | A1–B2 | No | A friendly free podcast course explained in English; slow by design. |
| LingQ | Free account; paid plan: see site | A2–C2 | Yes | Huge amounts of real French with text and audio; a tool, not a course. |
| Easy French | Free; membership from €5/mo | A2–C1 | Yes | The best free window on how ordinary French people actually talk. |
| French with AmélieRuns this site | 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 |
