Looking for fun, effective, and free ways to learn French online? YouTube is full of amazing creators helping learners around the world improve their French, whether you're a complete beginner or preparing for the TEF Canada exam.
Here are some of my top recommendations for channels that actually help you understand and use French in real life. But first…
💡 Easy French with Tumu Learning (That’s Me!)
On my YouTube channel, I share:
🎯 TEF Canada exam tips
🧱 Beginner-friendly grammar and vocabulary lessons
🗣️ Pronunciation guides to help you sound more natural
📚 Real-life phrases, short dialogues, and study strategies
Whether you're starting from scratch or aiming for B2, I’ve got you covered — in a simple and engaging way.
InnerFrench
Hugo creates deep-dive videos entirely in French — spoken slowly and clearly, without subtitles in other languages. He covers topics like psychology, habits, history, and culture. It’s one of the best channels to improve listening comprehension and start thinking in French.
🟢 Ideal for intermediate learners who are ready to push themselves beyond beginner content.
👉 Explore Hugo's channel and podcast here
Easy French
This street-interview-style channel helps you hear how real people speak French in everyday life. Subtitles in both French and English make it easy to follow, and you’ll learn tons of natural vocabulary and slang.
📍 Great if you want to sound more fluent and understand informal conversations.
👉 Visit Easy French channel here
Français avec Nelly
Nelly explains grammar clearly and calmly, with a warm and relaxed style. She also includes dialogues and pronunciation-focused videos. Her channel is perfect for learners who want to build a solid foundation while staying motivated.
💬 A great mix of structure, culture, and useful expressions.
👉 Take a look at Nelly's channel here
StreetFrench.org
This channel helps you speak like a local. It focuses on slang, real-life expressions, and informal conversation skills. They also include cultural content and fun, relatable topics, which makes it feel more like chatting with a friend than being in a classroom.
🛑 Perfect if you want to understand fast, casual speech, especially useful for TEF Canada listening prep.
👉 Explore Street French channel here
✅ Final Tips for Using YouTube to Learn French
YouTube is amazing, but to really learn, you need a smart strategy:
1. Choose 2–3 channels you like and stick with them regularly
2. Watch with a notebook and write down new words
3. Repeat what you hear to improve pronunciation
4. Create a playlist of your favourites to revisit later
5. Don’t just watch, interact! Pause, repeat, shadow.
📘 Want a Structured Way to Learn?
YouTube is an amazing support tool but if you’re preparing for the TEF Canada exam and need a clear path from A1 to B2, my TEF Canada Success Course might be the right fit for you.
It includes:
-Full modules for all levels
-Practice for all 4 TEF sections
-Downloadables, feedback, and progress tracking
-And yes, engaging video lessons too! 🎬
👉 Click here to learn more and join the next round
