r/learnfrench

I started trying to learn French a few months ago, and have started getting frustrated with how little progress I’ve made. I was never good at studying. So vocab lists and flash cards aren’t clicking with me. Same with those apps that try to make it feel like a game.

I know part of why kids learn languages so fast is because their brain is wired to learn and soak up everything, and we lose that as we age. I know it’ll take me longer to learn than my nieces. But I’m wondering if there’s a way I can mimic that style of learning? Does anyone have any recommendations for language learning programs or videos?

Looking for a tutor/teacher that’s willing to call me to help me learn or send voice messages

I am a french guy (40) and wanna improve my english and spanish and in the same time i wanna help stranger to speak french.

tried to memorise these as a list for weeks, y for there en for some, and id still freeze in a real sentence and grab whichever sounded ok.

what helped was forgetting the pronouns and just looking at what the verb takes. penser à quelque chose kept getting me but once i clocked the à i knew it was y. works the other way too, the de verbs like parler de come out en.

still doesnt fix everything, i drop the y completely when im talking fast. said on va instead of on y va yesterday lol. and idk if this even holds once you get past the basic stuff.

is this actually right or am i gonna get wrecked by exceptions later

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Hi im 14 and ive been using Duolingo for 483 days straight. I’ve been doing French and chess but im having hard time actually using French for something useful. Usually Duolingo gives you phrases for reading and words you might rarely or ever use. Is there a better app for Duolingo?

TLDR; Will trying to add another language into my learning really screw up my French learning?

Hi folks! I am a native English speaker and have been studying French intensively for the last year. I live near Quebec and am finding it much easier/faster when I can spend my days out and about listening to conversation. In the last year I’ve gone from A1 to B1 (hooray! 🎉)

I’ve made a great group of friends who all speak Arabic, and I’d love to start learning their language as well. My concern is really just this: Is trying to shove two languages in my brain at once a terrible idea? Do the languages have much in common, and does that matter if they don’t? I’d love to keep my pace with French, and that’s my main goal as it’s my partner’s first language.

If you’ve had an experience or any advice I’d love to hear it! Merci beaucoup
شكراً جزيلاً!

I need to get to A2-B1 level of french by — at most — february. Can anyone recommend me some routines/resources or just advices in general please... I'm working my way through présent and getting in some basic vocabs but I don't know how long I can do with this without further plan. PLEASE HELP

Hi! I run free exchanges between French and English native speakers. 30 minutes, half in each language, relaxed, just talking, no pressure.

We meet every Monday and Wednesday at 6 PM Paris time (5 PM London · 12 PM New York). Nothing to book. You show up and I pair you with someone.

It's completely free. If you're learning French and want regular speaking practice with native speakers, comment or DM me and I'll send you the group link.

What's your level and time zone?

Hi, I’m currently A1 and want a tutor for speaking practice. Ultimate goal is TCF. Does anyone have tutor recommendations for beginners?

Many learners wait until they feel "ready" before speaking French.
That's one of the biggest mistakes you can make.
Every morning, answer these five questions aloud:

* Comment allez-vous aujourd'hui ?
* Qu'avez-vous fait hier ?
* Que ferez-vous demain ?
* Quel est votre objectif cette semaine ?
* Qu'est-ce qui vous rend heureux aujourd'hui ?

Don't memorize your answers.
Just speak.
At first, you'll hesitate.
After a few weeks, you'll notice:

* Faster recall
* Better fluency
* Fewer pauses

The best way to become confident in speaking is to speak every single day.
What's stopping you from practicing speaking today?

I've been learning French for 5 years.

I just spent a week in France and did my best to speak French in every shop and restaurant. I was really pleased that the people I spoke to seemed happy to continue in French whereas on previous trips they would take pity on me and talk back in English. Was feeling really proud of myself...

But the simplest thing I asked for all week was the thing that tripped me up. In a cafe, I asked for "Un cola light, s'il vous plaît" and got a blank look. Repeated it several times and even tried "une" in case I had the gender wrong. Eventually she asked me to switch to English so I asked for "a cola light please" and was instantly understood.

Now I understand that it's a "coca light" in French :/

Looking for engaging French series appropriate for A2/B1.

Please no toddler shows like Peppa Pig or this terrible show with the american guy that is stranded in france. I need an actual plot to stay focused. Any genre is fine as long as the pace is manageable with French subtitles.

What kept you hooked at this level? Thanks!

Usually consonants in final syllable remain silent but I find s et f to be pronounced with certain word but I dont know which to apply the pronounced rule to.

Example: “plus” and “tous” i’m not sure when the s is pronounced, but I heard them being pronounced with either silent or unsilent s
Next: “bœuf” “neuf” “sauf” i feel like the f should be silent, but no theyre pronounced and some are definetly not pronounced

Also I find it wierd that a in août is silent but p in pneu isnt, which is wierd since I though french usually likes to simplify pronounciations

(15F). My father used to live in France, he's fully bilingual. Since I was born I've been listening to the language at home (from my father, music, TV) and I've been reading whole books in French too. I never practiced talking. Just basic words.

Due to this, I've been able to completely understand the language, even slangs.

However, I struggle speaking. In my head, it's hard to translate the words from my language to French. Surprisingly, I have the Parisian pronunciation my father has, so it shouldn't really be a big struggle.

I need help. I have 40% of the language dominated but I really want to complete the 100%.

How can I develop my speech in a language which I understand 100%??

(I know I have to practice: this summer I'm practicing a lot of French in France) (Yes, I also have a 956 Duolingo Streak)