FluentU is a paid language-learning app for beginner to advanced learners (A1–C1). Real video with clickable subtitles and quizzes; paid after the trial.
Checked October 2026 on the official site ·
About FluentU
FluentU teaches with real French video, such as film scenes, TV clips and music videos, each with interactive subtitles and quizzes on the words you meet. A Chrome extension adds the same subtitles to Netflix and YouTube, and there are beginner courses with original content. It is a subscription after a 14-day free trial. It suits a learner who likes video and wants authentic French with support. Short clips are not the same as following a whole conversation, and it is not cheap.
How it compares
| App | Price | Levels | Real-speed audio | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FluentU | Plus $29.99/mo or $239.99/yr (promo $143.99); Super $39.99/mo or $479.99/yr (promo $199.99); 14-day free trialchecked 2026-10-09 (fluentu.com/pricing) | A1–C1 | Yes | Real video with clickable subtitles and quizzes; paid after the trial. |
| Lingopie | €12.99/mo; 3 months €38.97; annual €77.94 (standard €155.88); lifetime €219; 7-day free trialchecked 2026-10-09 (lingopie.com/pricing) | A2–C1 | Yes | Good for B1 and up who will really watch; not a course. |
| LingQ | Free account; Premium $14.99/mo or $119.99/yr; Premium Plus $29.99/mo or $269.99/yrchecked 2026-10-09 (US App Store in-app purchases) | A2–C2 | Yes | Huge amounts of real native content with text and audio; a tool, not a course. |
| Easy French | Free; membership from €5/mo | A2–C1 | Yes | The best free window on how ordinary native speakers actually talk. |
Prices as shown on the official site on the date given; they vary by country and change often.
