Better French Blog
Guides, comparisons, and tips for understanding France and improving your French.
Better French vs Duolingo: Which Is Better for Learning French?
Duolingo gamifies vocabulary drills. Better French immerses you in real news. We compare both approaches so you can pick the right tool for your goals.
Read articleBetter French vs News in Slow French: An Honest Comparison
Both use French news to teach the language. One slows it down, the other gives you tools to read at full speed. Here's how they differ.
Read articleBest French Learning Apps in 2026: An Honest Comparison
I've tested every app on this list. Some I use daily. Some I deleted after a week. An honest comparison from the founder of Better French.
Read articleLiving in France With a Language Barrier: A Practical Guide
Moving to France without fluent French? Real advice from expats on navigating daily life, admin, and social situations while you learn.
Read articleFrench News in English: Best Sources and Why You Should Switch to French
The best English-language sources for French news, plus why transitioning to reading in French is easier than you think.
Read articleLearn French With News: Why It Works and How to Start
Research shows that reading real-world content accelerates language acquisition. Here's how to use French news as your primary learning tool.
Read articleHow to Read French News (At Any Level)
The best sources for every level, a 15-minute daily routine, and 5 techniques that actually build comprehension.
Read articleBest French News Sources: A Complete Guide for Learners
From Le Monde to France Info, a curated list of French news sources ranked by difficulty, topic focus, and usefulness for language learners.
Read articleHow I Went From Struggling With Le Monde to Reading It Over Coffee
The specific changes that took me from understanding one sentence in five to reading French news daily. No theories -- just what worked.
Read articleBuild French Vocabulary Through News: A Smarter Approach
Forget flashcards. Learn how reading news builds contextual vocabulary that actually sticks, with a method you can start today.
Read articleFrench Immersion at Home: Create a French Environment Without Moving to Paris
You don't need to live in France to immerse yourself. Practical tips to surround yourself with French in your daily routine.
Read articleFrench Administrative Vocabulary You Actually Need
The essential terms for navigating the préfecture, taxes, healthcare, housing, and banking in France.
Read articleUnderstanding French Mail: A Guide for Foreigners
How to decode official letters from the tax office, CPAM, CAF, and préfecture. Key phrases, urgency levels, and what to do.
Read articleHow to Follow French Politics as a Foreigner
The French political system explained clearly: parties, elections, key vocabulary, and the best news sources to stay informed.
Read articleFrench Workplace Culture: What Nobody Tells You
The unwritten rules of French offices -- from the sacred lunch break to the politics of tu vs vous.
Read articleA2 French: How to Start Reading Real Content
You do not need to wait until B1 to start reading real French. Here is what is accessible at A2 and how to begin.
Read articleB1 French: Breaking Through the Intermediate Plateau
Why progress slows at B1, what strategies actually work to break through, and realistic timelines for reaching B2.
Read articleB2 to C1: Advanced French Through News
How to use French news editorials and opinion writing to push from upper-intermediate to advanced proficiency.
Read articleFrench Social Customs That Confuse Foreigners
La bise, dinner etiquette, the bonjour rule, and why the French seem cold at first but are not.
Read articleWhy French People Complain (And Why It Matters)
Complaining in France is not negativity -- it is critical engagement rooted in Enlightenment thinking and revolutionary heritage.
Read articleUnderstanding the French Education System
How French schools work from maternelle to grandes écoles -- and why it shapes how the French think.
Read articleFrench Food Culture: Beyond the Stereotypes
What French food culture actually looks like in daily life -- meal structure, markets, and why food is identity.
Read articleWhy You Can Read French But Can't Understand It Spoken
You can read Le Monde but can't follow a conversation. Here's why spoken French feels like a different language -- and what fixes it.
Read articleFrench False Friends: 50 Words That Will Trick You
50 French words that look like English but mean something completely different. A practical reference.
Read articleMy Daily French Routine (And Why It Works)
The exact 35-minute morning routine I use to improve my French every day. Step by step, with the science behind why each part works.
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