InnerFrench
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 ·
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.
| Type | podcast |
|---|---|
| Level | B1–B2 (intermediate) |
| Price | Free |
| Free to use | Yes, at least in part |
| Transcripts | Free |
| Real-speed French | No |
| Taught in | French |
| Where | Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Website |
Verdict: The best free archive for B1 listeners; finished in September 2026, so start at episode 1.
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- Intermediate French podcasts
- French podcasts with transcripts
- French podcasts on Spotify
- Free French podcasts
Related podcasts
- One Thing in a French Day: Five minutes of real Paris life a day; easy to keep up, hard to outgrow.
- Passerelles: Thoughtful all-French episodes for B1 to B2, with free transcripts.
- Little Talk in Slow French: A gentle bridge for A2 to B1 listeners, with free transcripts on Patreon.
Deeper dive
A longer guide on this topic from French with Amélie: read the guide.