One Thing in a French Day
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 ·
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.
| Type | podcast |
|---|---|
| Level | B1–C1 (intermediate and advanced) |
| Price | Free podcast; membership: see site |
| Free to use | Yes, at least in part |
| Transcripts | Paid |
| Real-speed French | Yes |
| Taught in | French |
| Where | Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Website |
Verdict: Five minutes of real Paris life a day; easy to keep up, hard to outgrow.
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Related podcasts
- InnerFrench: The best free archive for B1 listeners; finished in September 2026, so start at episode 1.
- French with Amélie: Real-speed dialogues with a slow version and transcript; B1 and up, paid for the full thing.
- Easy French (podcast): Natural, funny conversation for B1 and up; transcripts are members-only.
Deeper dive
A longer guide on this topic from French with Amélie: read the guide.