Free resources

Three free guides to start tonight, with a film.

Clap Français offers free resources to learn French with movies and TV series: three guides sent by email, a podcast and shadowing sessions on YouTube, created by Marion Trotté, a qualified French teacher.

100% freeSent by emailFor B1 learners and above
The guides

Choose where to start

Classic films, a listening method and series to watch. Pick one, and it lands in your inbox.

Free workbook · culture

10 French films every French person knows

Understand the references, famous lines and humour that everyone in France shares.

  • 10 film sheets: story and key vocabulary
  • The famous lines everyone quotes
  • A checklist and a printable viewing sheet
Get the workbook

Sent by email · free · guide in French

Free guide · listening and pronunciation

The shadowing guide

Understand the dialogue in French films and speak like the actors, line by line.

  • A 5-step method, 10 minutes a day
  • The 8 features of spoken French (like “chui” for “je suis”)
  • 11 detailed practice sessions
Get the guide

Sent by email · free · guide in French

Free guide · TV series

The must-watch French series

A selection of French series to improve your French, with my review and where to watch them.

  • Sorted by genre (comedy, drama, crime, fantasy) with a rating
  • Platforms: france.tv, arte.tv, TF1+, M6+
  • How to watch them from abroad
Get the list

Sent by email · free · guide in French

Listen and watch

Also free, no sign-up needed

French Ciné Club

Each episode breaks down a French film: its story, its context, its famous lines and the words to remember. About 20 minutes, in French.

Shadowing with the actors

Guided sessions on real film and TV scenes: you listen, you repeat and you learn to speak like the actors. 20K subscribers.

Free level test

Find out where you stand

About 30 minutes, four skills assessed. You get your estimated level and what to work on first. The test is in French.

Take the test

Grammar
Listening
Informal vocabulary
Pronunciation
Frequently asked questions

About the free resources

Are the free resources really free?

Yes. All you need is your first name and email, no card required. The guide is sent to you by email straight away.

Are the guides in French or in English?

The guides are in French, written for intermediate learners (B1 and above). Reading them is already good practice.

Which emails will I receive?

The guide you asked for, then the newsletter « La séance du vendredi », with a film recommendation every week, and occasional news about the courses and the Club. You can unsubscribe at any time with the link in every email.

Where should I start?

If you want to understand fast spoken French, start with the shadowing guide. If you want to understand cultural references, start with the 10 films workbook. If you are looking for something to watch, start with the list of French series.