Travel with your ears. Subscribe to our new audio magazine and, each month, receive four cultural articles recorded at two different speeds: once enunciated, the other in modern spoken French. 45+ minutes of audio recordings, interesting cultural articles and plenty of photos so you can feel you are there.
US$11.99 / month
Ever want to just listen and read interesting articles on France-related topics but you struggle to find level-appropriate content?
Let me introduce you to French Today’s Monthly Audio Magazine.
Every month, enjoy French culture, stories, traditions and sites of interest through 4 in-depth articles recorded at 2 different speeds and levels of elocution: an enunciated version and a modern French version (the way French people actually speak nowadays). These articles come with photos and a full transcript with hideable English translations.
Access all 36 published articles on day 1! - No long-term commitment - Access all articles as long as you're subscribed - cancel anytime
What you'll get each month:
Four France-related Articles
4 level-appropriate and interesting articles on French culture, towns, fun stories and attractions featuring hideable English translations.
45+ Minutes of Audio Recordings
All articles recorded at 2 different speeds and levels of elocution: an enunciated version and a modern French version (the way French people actually speak nowadays)
Additional Resources
All articles feature many in-context links to additional free resources and lessons on French Today’s site, so you can expand your vocabulary / grammar / pronunciation.
Ease of Use
One click no-fuss download with full integration into the French Today* apps including listening on the go with no internet connection required (web version available too). Find all your magazine articles and audiobooks in a single place.
How It Works
Sign up to the monthly subscription above
Enjoy all the articles directly on this website or via our French Today apps* as long as you remain a subscriber
On the 1st of each month, we release 4 new articles (you will have access to all the previous ones too!)
Each month, you'll automatically be charged the renewal fee You are never locked in, you can cancel your monthly sub anytime from your account area
Check Out 2 Free Articles Right Now
These articles are available on the web below or via our French Today apps*
[Free] Gardens of Marqueyssac
The hanging gardens of Marqueyssac in the Dordogne region of France are without a doubt my favorite French gardens. In this article, I’ll explain why. Try it on the web or in your French Today app
[Free] Découvrez Accrobranche !
Climb from trees to trees and slide down the zip lines with us as we’re going with Leyla and her friends to the adventure park “Accrobranche” ! Try it on the web or in your French Today app
Entertaining Level-Appropriate Content
Easy to Use One-Click Download
Recorded at 2 Speeds
French Transcript With English Translations
Our French Audio Magazine Editions
Get access to the whole magazine library as soon as you sign up! That's 36 articles and almost 7hrs of audio recordings.
This month, visit the gardens of the Palais-Royal with Camille, stroll through the pink city of Toulouse, discover the famous playwright Molière and the history of Les Invalides.
This month, learn about Halloween in France, discover why Rugby is a French favorite, meet the genius behind the Eiffel Tower and visit Saint-Jean-de-Luz under the rain.
This month, follow the steps of Richard Coeur de Lion, discover the fortified town of Carcassone, visit the Guédelon Castle’s construction and take a dip in the cool Brittany waters.
This month, visit DaVinci’s Clos Lucé, hike the chemin de Compostelle, discover the historical Saumur castle and do all French people really know how to cook?
This month: visit unique Mont St Michel, learn about Pierre and Marie Curie, walk around small Basque villages and discover “La Petite Venise”, Colmar.
This month, virtually travel to Asia while in Paris, discover the wines of the Alsace area, visit the Hunaudaye Castle and party out in the streets at La Fête de la Musique !
This month, discover the amazing and modern Nantes, live like the Celts of old, visit Notre-Dame de Grâce in Honfleur and check out the smallest vineyard in France!
This month, spice it up in Espelette, prepare for space in Guyane Française, stroll the Paimpol, Brittany market and visit the Château de Maintenon.
This month, attend a sailing school in Brittany, travel to prehistoric France, embark on a French clothing store adventure and visit the city of Reims.
This month: growing up in the French countryside, how to kiss in France, visit Angers and some St Valentines drama!
Completely integrated In the French Today Apps*
Access all the articles within your existing French Today app*. Use the same customer-acclaimed experience than with our audiobooks. All in one location - so simple!
Once-click Downloads/No Files to Manage! You don't have to manage where your MP3s or PDFs are. All articles appear in your French Today app* exactly like our audiobooks. Couldn't be simpler!
Not Internet Connection Required Going offline? Simply click on the articles you want to access offline and both transcripts and audio recordings will be available on the go, no internet required!
Audio & Transcript Position Remembered Each article remembers where you left the audio and the transcript between sessions.
Change Audio Speed In One Tap Each article is recorded at two speeds & levels of enunciation (Enunciated and Modern French). Toggle between them in 2 taps.
Hide/Reveal English Translations Need to see the translation for some extra help, or go French-only? Your choice in one click!
Missed Something? Tap Jump Backwards Want to replay the last few seconds of audio? Just tap the jump back button (you can even define your preferred amount of seconds).
* Article integration is available in the mobile iOS and Android apps (version 2.0+) as well as with the macOS app running on 10.15 or above. For Windows and older macOS systems, you can read/listen to the articles via the French Today website (requires internet connection).
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The length of the articles is just right so that it keeps your concentration. The recording in 2 speeds is very helpful, and the option to hide/reveal the text is also great. I am improving my ability to understand what is being said already with these bite-sized audios.
The topics are very varied which helps expand my vocabulary.
One added bonus that I hadn’t thought about before subscribing is that I am learning about all sorts of new places in France that I am now adding to my list to visit!
Carole Stockport UK Verified Owner –
The length of the articles is just right so that it keeps your concentration. The recording in 2 speeds is very helpful, and the option to hide/reveal the text is also great. I am improving my ability to understand what is being said already with these bite-sized audios.
The topics are very varied which helps expand my vocabulary.
One added bonus that I hadn’t thought about before subscribing is that I am learning about all sorts of new places in France that I am now adding to my list to visit!
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