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Have you ever entertained the thought of learning French? What stopped you? Is it because you feel it is too hard? Is it because you are inundated with different courses and methods to use that you don’t know which ones to choose? Yeah, learning a new language can pinch your purse. But it doesn’t have to be that way! You’re about to chance upon some great tips on getting the hang of the French language and accent, quickly and easily.

The truth is learning French is a daunting task. It is the language where the French – English dictionary will not turn out to be your best friend. This is because of the big difference in grammar and pronunciation of English to the French language!

For example: You might want to mention to your hostess in France that you are hot. And instead of saying “J’ai chaud” – I’m hot, you’d say “Je suis chaud”. Translated literally in the English language they both mean I am hot, however in French it means something far vulgar than that. (More like telling a woman that she is good at making love!) So a slight misuse in the English – French dictionary can prove to put you into a highly uncomfortable position.

Moreover, with the amount of silent letters in French, you could get a hammer when you ask for bread!

In other words learning basic French on your own will prove to be a daunting task. However with the right tools, accent and key rules ie. the right information you can be confident in getting your way round France (or anywhere else for that matter), easily.

FOLLOWING ARE SOME GREAT TIPS:

~ A fantastic, and what has proved to be, a very successful idea, is to find a French mate with whom to talk French. You teach your pal English and he/she will teach you French. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you pick up the language.

Or if you can’t find a live mate with whom to talk French, then get a French online pal. You can find one in many French forums.

~ If you’re thinking of traveling with your kids there is a remarkable site created by the US government to educate children in popular foreign languages. All games and lessons in the language is FREE. Some adults have actually taught themselves a language through this site.

~ When choosing a course to learn French, be very careful not to buy a course that focuses mainly on grammar and vocabulary. You need to know how to SPEAK it.

~ Use every opportunity you have to read anything French that comes your way. Any person you meet who talks French, tell them that you are trying to learn the language and try to lead a conversation in French. Practical learning will accelerate your learning skills very quickly.

Author: Chane Orlinski
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Figuring out how to learn how to speak French can be a daunting task; there are so many resources out there that you likely couldn’t complete them all in an entire lifetime! You need clear steps on how to approach your study of French. That’s what I’m going to outline in this article.

Step 1 – The Decision

The first thing to decide is your goal for learning the language; everyone’s are different. Ask yourself:

• Do I want to read and write French?
• Do I mostly just want to speak French?
• Do I hate grammar or not mind it?
• Do I need a visual component to learn best?

Step 2 – Choose Your Resources

Once you know your goal(s), you can choose your resources.

I, for example, want to be able to speak French with people. At the same time, I tend to take literacy – being able to read and write – seriously as well. Therefore, I use resources – such as online newspapers and tutorials – that teach me how to read the language. I’ve thrown in a grammar tutorial or two from time to time as well. I also look for resources that have audio included, since I need to know proper pronunciation to be able to speak effectively with people and understand their replies. A good resource for literacy is Language Guide, and a good resource for spoken fluency is Daily French Pod (search for it on iTunes).

Extra Tip for Step 2 – Choose an All-in-One Resource

Another approach that is useful to take from time to time is to use an all-in-one resource – one that can teach you to read, write, and speak. A few examples of these are Rocket French, Rosetta Stone, and Pimsleur. The benefit of these kinds of programs are that they are often well-researched and provide a variety of study methods and topics. This can help in putting the language together in your head.

Step 3 – Begin Studying!

The most important step is actually to begin studying. You will be able to revise your methods as you go. So begin today (or, better yet, right now) and learn something new!

Author: Francis Riken
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