Passerelles
Passerelles is a free French podcast for intermediate learners (B1–B2). Thoughtful all-French episodes for B1 to B2, with free transcripts.
Checked October 2026 on the official site ·
Passerelles is a podcast by Emilie, a teacher of French as a foreign language, for learners from intermediate level. Each episode of about twenty minutes explores one question, from voice messages to a new film, and works on how to listen and how to speak with confidence. Episodes link a transcript on Patreon, and the ones we opened were readable without paying. It suits a B1 to B2 learner who wants thoughtful, all-French topics with a transcript. It is one teacher speaking clearly, so it will not train your ear for fast, informal conversation.
| 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 |
Verdict: Thoughtful all-French episodes for B1 to B2, with free transcripts.
Listed in
- Intermediate French podcasts
- French podcasts with transcripts
- French podcasts on Spotify
- Free French podcasts
Related podcasts
- InnerFrench: The best free archive for B1 listeners; finished in September 2026, so start at episode 1.
- Little Talk in Slow French: A gentle bridge for A2 to B1 listeners, with free transcripts on Patreon.
- French Baratin: Real conversation between friends at normal speed; the best step up from learner podcasts.
Deeper dive
A longer guide on this topic from French with Amélie: read the guide.