French Learning Resources
Bonjour!
If you want to learn French, then this is the one and only resource list you’ll ever need. Books, movies, games, Youtubers, podcasts and applications – you’ll find it all!
Books
The French language is rich in resources, with a wide variety of books to learn from. To help you navigate your studies, we have listed our favorite books below:
Textbooks
- Assimil French
- Barron’s Foreign Language Guides – Mastering French Vocabulary
- Bescherelle La Conjugaison pour tous
- Colloquial French
- Teach Yourself – Complete French Beginner to Intermediate Course
- 101 French Idioms
- 101 French Proverbs
Grammar books
Literature
- Le Petit Nicolas
- Le tour du monde en 80 jours
- Voyage au centre de la Terre
- Le Comte de Monte-Cristo
- La petite fille de Monsieur Linh
- La nuit a dévoré le monde
- La planète des singes
Movies
Amélie and Papillon are probably two of the most well-known French movies. But there is much, much more to discover.
If you are planning a movie night, be sure to check out these classics:
Games
Games can be a fun way to learn French. While it might not make you a master of grammar, it sure can be helpful to extend your vocabulary!
Here are some games in French:
Youtube
YouTube and podcasts can be an excellent source for learning French; there are numerous resources available on a wide range of topics.
Here are some channels that might be worth checking out:
French learning & linguistics
History & Philosophy
Science
Interview/podcast/vlogs
Gaming
Documentary & News
News & Media
Reading news articles is always a good idea when learning a language. There are many outlets to choose from, some are free and some are subscription based.
Here are the top news channels in France: