ptoall1000:
So I am trying to learn French- what is the best way to learn a new language?

Ladylite:


Learn the curse words first... Learning the harsh words, insults, abusive words, yabs n curses will make you learn faster and easier

Cousin9999:
What other languages do you know?

Is your English good?

ptoall1000:

my english very good.
i dont know any other international language

Ladylite:


Learn the curse words first... Learning the harsh words, insults, abusive words, yabs n curses will make you learn faster and easier

Madam he said he wants to learn French and not Yoruba

anayolity:


Madam he said he wants to learn French and not Yoruba

Cousin9999:


How much French do you currently know?

Seslie:
Hi! I'm also in the process of learning a new language. I started with French but now, I am learning Swahili. For the past 150 days, I have been consistently learning every single day and I think I am at intermediate level now. Learning a new language can be difficult. It requires time, patience, consistency and lots of practice. Here are a few tips:

The Basics

Get familiar with the most commonly used words: There are several online resources to help you do this. At an average, it takes about 1,500 words to go from being a novice to an intermediate speaker. Commit to learning the most common 1,500-2,000 words of French.

Download a Language Learning App: I use Duolingo and I like it. However, there are several other apps you could try. Please note that you cannot attain fluency by using a language app. It is only good enough to help you get started. Again, you have to be committed. (Here's my experience using Duolingo for 100 days+ to learn Swahili: http://www.travelwithapen.com/learning-a-new-language-for-travel/)

Visual and Audio Guides: Listen to French podcasts, songs, radio stations etc. The more you listen, the more you learn. Also, watch a lot of French movies. Have you heard people say "I learnt English by watching American movies?" Yep, it works!

Start Speaking from Day 1: The only way to attain fluency fast is to start speaking. You will be frustrated in the beginning but you have to persevere. If you don't have anyone to speak to because you live in an English speaking country, for example; try finding groups to join. I believe Duolingo French has a lot of those

Lastly, where possible, go live in a French-speaking country and truly immerse yourself in the experience.

Some people learn to speak a new language in 3 months! (See this website: Fluentin3months). It is possible. You just have to be seriously dedicated to it. I gave up social media for the first 3 months of learning Swahili. I'm hoping to be able to speak fluently by year end.

Good luck!

ptoall1000:

I just started learning, spent only about 5hrs

Cousin9999:


What have you been using to study?

ptoall1000:

I’m taking classes.

Cousin9999:


French is pretty easy. You can reach proficiency quickly. Stick with your classes and you should be fine.

Also, use these (download them):
The Penguin French Phrasebook
by Henri Orteu, Jill Norman, and Silva De Benedictis

Schaum's Outline of French Grammar, Seventh Edition
by Mary E. Coffman Crocker

Also, these videos are good (download them):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc02URV59Pw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWh0OfT_XAA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNOieAxSTVc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HpK8g2Ij3Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfn2LW5sYLc

ptoall1000:
Is anyone also learning French so we can start communicating

ptoall1000:
Can you private chat pls?

ptoall1000:
So I am trying to learn French- what is the best way to learn a new language?

Stephenmoka4:


1. Learning it live, probably in a French class (teacher or tutor required)

2. Downloading the French learning app (free or paid)

3. After you have learnt something (amateur), change your language from English to French in phone settings.

4. Watch movies in French subtitles

5. Take a simple online French language test (free)

6. Read, comment and like posts of some of your favorite French organisation (sport clubs, restaurant etc) e.g. if you are a Ligue one fan, check up their post on Facebook or other media. Try to read up without translation.

7. Take your time and don't rush. Use a translator if you're confused a bit.

8. Buy s special book for learning French, create your own sentence even with grammatical errors, you'll learn from mistakes written down (corrected).

ptoall1000:


Nice. I hv been searching for chat rooms that could also help

Stephenmoka4:
Good if you start learning the basis.

Ladylite:


Learn the curse words first... Learning the harsh words, insults, abusive words, yabs n curses will make you learn faster and easier

Cousin9999:


French is pretty easy. You can reach proficiency quickly. Stick with your classes and you should be fine.

Also, use these (download them):
The Penguin French Phrasebook
by Henri Orteu, Jill Norman, and Silva De Benedictis

Schaum's Outline of French Grammar, Seventh Edition
by Mary E. Coffman Crocker

Also, these videos are good (download them):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc02URV59Pw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWh0OfT_XAA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNOieAxSTVc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HpK8g2Ij3Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfn2LW5sYLc