One Thing in a French Day is a partly free French podcast for intermediate and advanced learners (B1–C1). Five minutes of real Paris life a day; easy to keep up, hard to outgrow.
Checked October 2026 on the official site ·
About One Thing in a French Day
One Thing in a French Day is Laetitia Perraut's short audio diary of life in Paris, with more than 500 episodes of about five minutes. It describes itself as a bridge between textbooks and real conversation for B1 to C1 learners, told in carefully crafted but natural French. The feed is free; extra material is part of a paid membership on the site. It suits an intermediate learner who wants a short daily dose of everyday Paris. It is one voice telling a story, not people talking to each other, and the episodes are too short to build stamina for long listening.
How it compares
| App | Price | Levels | Real-speed French | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Thing in a French Day | Free podcast; price not published for the membershipchecked 2026-10-09 (onethinginafrenchday.com) | B1–C1 | Yes | Five minutes of real Paris life a day; easy to keep up, hard to outgrow. |
| 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.
