Beginner French

1. Set some goals – While you may not be fluent when visiting France in 3 months, it would make sense to have a simple goal such as - Being able to order a meal and discuss the weather with the waiter. If you can do this well, you’ll be surprised at how people’s attitudes change when you show that you’re making an attempt to speak their native language. This provides real incentive and helps you focus. With the Beginner French course you will be able to prepare for specific situations like this.
2. It also helps to listen to your lessons during jogging or other exercise. By doing this, you use this time effectively instead of just listening to music. You’ll still find it relaxing, and learn at the same time. And if you don’t jog or do other exercise, now is a good time to start.
3. Spend time studying every day. Creating a routine will help with this. 10 minutes a day is better than 1 hour every week. A good way to stick to a routine is to keep track of your activities. Make a simple daily checklist, and ensure that you complete the activities every day. Once you get into this habit, you’ll find it much easier. Beginner French has some more tips on maintaining a routine.
4. Language learning takes time and commitment - don't expect to be fluent overnight. Be realistic and don't expect miracles. It may take longer than you think, but if you stick with it, you’ll notice steady improvement. Like anything else, it takes practice, and time.
5. Visualise the benefits of being able to speak French well. Imagine the destinations you can visit, and the reactions of the locals when they realise you can actually communicate in their native tongue.
6. Form a study group. If you have friends or a partner who wants to learn the same language, it will help both of you to study together, practice vocabulary together and set goals together. This will add a lot of motivation to help you get through the difficult bits.
7. Use a great course. Modern computer-based language courses make the best use of the most recent discoveries in understanding the way your brain works to acquire a language. Make sure you have one of the latest training courses. Our recommended courses include games, audio lessons, activities and culture lessons. Most courses allow you to sign up for a few free lessons to see if you like what they offer. Beginner French offers one of these courses.