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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
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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