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At least 40 percent of the music on private French radio stations must be of French origin.

That’s the measure decided by the French government to preserve French culture.

And that’s great news because it means you can listen to French radio knowing you’ll hear a fair share of French songs.

Whether you’re looking for great French music to listen to or would like to improve your listening skills, there is a French radio station for you, and this article will help you find it. [Read more…] about The Best French Radio Stations

If the only French language comics you know are Tintin and Asterix, you’re missing out.

These are amazing comics for sure but the bande dessinée (Franco-belgian comics) scene is one of the most diverse in the world and it would truly be a shame not to give other well-known comics a try.

Whether you want to plunge into a fantastic story, discover the everyday life of the typical French family or enter a world of adventure, political scandals and mystery, there is a French comic for you.

Here are 19 of the most popular French-language comics! [Read more…] about 19 Fascinating French and Belgian Comics That’ll Bring You Closer to Fluency

There is more to French cuisine than cuisses de grenouilles (frog legs) and escargots (snails).

In fact, many French people never ate these two dishes.

In this article, Akita from Buffet Français shows you how to make some of his favorite French recipes from the comfort of your home and offers interesting cultural insights about each dish.

I encourage you to adapt the following recipes to your kitchen ustensils and the ingredients you can find in your country.

Make it your own and enjoy! [Read more…] about 6 Easy French Recipes to Bring France to Your Home

If you’ve ever opened Le Petit Prince, you know that French children’s books aren’t necessarily easy to understand as a French learner.

Many use the passé simple, a tense even educated French people struggle with.

Others use old-fashioned vocabulary you clearly don’t need as a beginner.

After thinking about all the children’s books I loved as a kid, I selected a few you can read and enjoy whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate French learner! [Read more…] about The 29 Best French Children’s Books for Beginner and Intermediate Learners

As a kid, I was fascinated by adults reading newspapers. They looked so smart! So serious!

I wanted to be like them!

So, when I grew up, I started reading Le Monde, then Mediapart, Le Monde Diplomatique, Le Canard Enchainé…

If these names don’t sound familiar to you, this article is for you.

After reading it, you’ll know most French newspapers and the key differences between them.

[Read more…] about 18 French Newspapers to Improve Your Reading Skills

Do you ever wish you could just sit back, relax and upload the knowledge of French to your brain?

I’m sure it’ll be possible one day, but in the meantime why not simply watch a French TV show?

You’ll learn a lot about French culture, laugh and maybe cry, but most importantly, you’ll improve your understanding of spoken French, grow your vocabulary and learn to speak French more naturally.

Don’t know which one to watch first? Here are 14 French TV shows people love!

[Read more…] about The 14 French TV Shows You Should Watch Next

In January 1896, the Lumières brothers invited a paying audience to watch their movie, and people panicked.

These people had never been to the cinema before and seeing a train moving on screen ovewhelmed them so much that they ran to the back of the room.

Whether this story is true or not remains uncertain, but one thing is certain: watching movies is an excellent way to learn French.

The movies you’ll find on this page are movies French learners like you enjoyed the most and a few movies I personally love. But before getting to the movies themselves, let’s talk about subtitles!

[Read more…] about 23 Must-See French Movies

Do you want to learn French with music, but don’t know any artist?

Today is your lucky day.

You’re about to discover the world of French music with this diverse selection of songs you can use to learn French.

I tried to include different genres and artists from various French speaking country so you’re guaranteed to find songs you enjoy.

Oh and I highly recommend you to check out the Mimic Method if you’re looking for a fun way to improve your pronunciation with music. [Read more…] about 64 Songs to Learn French with Music