Face the Challenge and Follow Our Top 10 Tips to Becoming Fluent in French
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Immerse yourself Base yourself in France and steer away from the English crowd (as tempting as it may be)! Living in France means that you are forced to speak the language and what better way to learn a language than to completely immerse yourself in it? Try to find a non-tourist area where there are likely to be fewer locals who speak English.
2.
Set up a conversation exchange with a friend Find someone who wants to exchange 'their French' for 'your English'.
Whether this is online or face to face is up to you.
Look out for local ads in the shop window or visit online sites.
3.
Take a class Look out for evening classes at the local college or adult education centre.
Not only can being around other people in the same position as you can be very encouraging, but having a fixed time to study every week can also help you stick to it.
4.
Listen to French television or radio Even if you do find it hard to understand, you will at least get used to the pronunciation and the rhythms of spoken French.
5.
Don't be shy You will gain a lot more respect if you try to get your head around a complicated French phrase rather than packing it in after a half-hearted attempt.
Few French people would judge you for making the odd mistake, so don't be afraid of getting it wrong! 6.
Combine language and culture Get a feel for the French culture by visiting museums and markets and tune your ear to the sounds of the language.
7.
Read French magazines and newspapers Try to incorporate enjoyable ways to learn French: do French crosswords or puzzles, read the French newspaper on a regular basis, or if comics interest you get hold of Asterix, or Tin-Tin for a bit of light entertainment.
8.
Practise daily Speaking and writing French every day will certainly reap rewards.
Even setting aside a few minutes every day can be a huge advantage.
Find someone to chat to or write flashcards and say them aloud to yourself.
9.
Make a note of unknown vocabulary Carry a (pocket sized) dictionary with you whenever possible and look up any words that you do not recognise.
Writing these words down, with a definition and a synonym can help you to register them in your mind and expand your vocabulary at the same time.
10.
Pick up the basics online- in your own time You will be surprised at how much basic vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and verb lessons you can pick up online.
With online resources so easily available, you can do it where you want, when you want.
Immerse yourself Base yourself in France and steer away from the English crowd (as tempting as it may be)! Living in France means that you are forced to speak the language and what better way to learn a language than to completely immerse yourself in it? Try to find a non-tourist area where there are likely to be fewer locals who speak English.
2.
Set up a conversation exchange with a friend Find someone who wants to exchange 'their French' for 'your English'.
Whether this is online or face to face is up to you.
Look out for local ads in the shop window or visit online sites.
3.
Take a class Look out for evening classes at the local college or adult education centre.
Not only can being around other people in the same position as you can be very encouraging, but having a fixed time to study every week can also help you stick to it.
4.
Listen to French television or radio Even if you do find it hard to understand, you will at least get used to the pronunciation and the rhythms of spoken French.
5.
Don't be shy You will gain a lot more respect if you try to get your head around a complicated French phrase rather than packing it in after a half-hearted attempt.
Few French people would judge you for making the odd mistake, so don't be afraid of getting it wrong! 6.
Combine language and culture Get a feel for the French culture by visiting museums and markets and tune your ear to the sounds of the language.
7.
Read French magazines and newspapers Try to incorporate enjoyable ways to learn French: do French crosswords or puzzles, read the French newspaper on a regular basis, or if comics interest you get hold of Asterix, or Tin-Tin for a bit of light entertainment.
8.
Practise daily Speaking and writing French every day will certainly reap rewards.
Even setting aside a few minutes every day can be a huge advantage.
Find someone to chat to or write flashcards and say them aloud to yourself.
9.
Make a note of unknown vocabulary Carry a (pocket sized) dictionary with you whenever possible and look up any words that you do not recognise.
Writing these words down, with a definition and a synonym can help you to register them in your mind and expand your vocabulary at the same time.
10.
Pick up the basics online- in your own time You will be surprised at how much basic vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and verb lessons you can pick up online.
With online resources so easily available, you can do it where you want, when you want.
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