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Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by ptoall1000: 2:34am On Aug 04, 2020 |
So I am trying to learn French- what is the best way to learn a new language? |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by Ladylite: 3:12am On Aug 04, 2020 |
ptoall1000: Learn the curse words first... Learning the harsh words, insults, abusive words, yabs n curses will make you learn faster and easier |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by Nobody: 5:26am On Aug 04, 2020 |
Ladylite: You must be that eminent professor of Foreign Languages. Pleased to meet you, ma. You nailed it. 2 Likes |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by Cousin9999: 8:39am On Aug 04, 2020 |
What other languages do you know? Is your English good? |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by ptoall1000: 5:38pm On Aug 04, 2020 |
Cousin9999:my english very good. i dont know any other international language |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by Cousin9999: 11:30pm On Aug 04, 2020 |
ptoall1000: How much French do you currently know? |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by anayolity: 1:34pm On Aug 05, 2020 |
Ladylite: Madam he said he wants to learn French and not Yoruba 10 Likes |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by Nobody: 5:55pm On Aug 05, 2020 |
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! 12 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by boujeeassnigga(m): 7:35pm On Aug 05, 2020 |
I read somewhere that its easier to learn a new language while slightly drunk |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by Ladylite: 12:14am On Aug 06, 2020 |
anayolity: Unku it works for every language |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by ptoall1000: 5:52am On Aug 08, 2020 |
Cousin9999:I just started learning, spent only about 5hrs |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by ptoall1000: 5:55am On Aug 08, 2020 |
Seslie:Wow. I like ur commitment 3 Likes |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by Cousin9999: 7:37am On Aug 08, 2020 |
ptoall1000: What have you been using to study? |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by ptoall1000: 1:55pm On Aug 08, 2020 |
Cousin9999:I’m taking classes. |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by Cousin9999: 7:05pm On Aug 08, 2020 |
ptoall1000: 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 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by ptoall1000: 11:37pm On Aug 08, 2020 |
Thank you |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by Venquire: 6:42pm On Aug 09, 2020 |
I've been using Duolingo to learn French too. 1 Like |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by ptoall1000: 3:47am On Aug 11, 2020 |
Cousin9999:Vincent is a don! |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by ptoall1000: 11:50pm On Aug 27, 2020 |
Is anyone also learning French so we can start communicating 1 Like |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by alert20: 12:53pm On Aug 28, 2020 |
ptoall1000:oui |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by ptoall1000: 3:55am On Aug 29, 2020 |
Can you private chat pls? |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by alert20: 6:32am On Aug 29, 2020 |
ptoall1000:ok |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by ptoall1000: 9:16am On Aug 31, 2020 |
i sent you a mail |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by trigger11(m): 6:37pm On Sep 01, 2020 |
thank God for this trend Please am in need of good French materials jus in case you have I would appreciate alot |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by ptoall1000: 8:40pm On Sep 01, 2020 |
Start with Duolingo |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by ptoall1000: 5:16pm On Sep 04, 2020 |
Is there a forum that can facilitate chatting in French for beginners |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by Stephenmoka4(m): 8:10pm On Sep 04, 2020 |
ptoall1000: 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). 3 Likes |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by ptoall1000: 4:37am On Sep 05, 2020 |
Stephenmoka4: Nice. I hv been searching for chat rooms that could also help |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by Stephenmoka4(m): 8:04am On Sep 05, 2020 |
ptoall1000:Good if you start learning the basis. |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by ptoall1000: 8:48am On Sep 05, 2020 |
Stephenmoka4:I’m already doing classes but will like to have a flat form where I can be using it for communication. Especially on social media 1 Like |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by bluefilm: 5:19pm On Feb 07, 2021 |
Ladylite: That's not the best way to go about it biko. |
Re: Trying To Learn French- What Is The Best Way To Learn A New Language? by bluefilm: 5:49pm On Feb 07, 2021 |
Cousin9999: These videos are great |
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