Learning French: more tips for students

We have reviewed more than 20 tips already. Here are a few more to help you learn French and appreciate your progress.

 1. Find the right teacher and the right class. The right teacher for you is the one who focuses on what you need to learn and will design lessons that are right for you. The right teacher will answer your questions, provide encouragement and address your goals as well as your learning style when designing your lessons.

2.  Stay simple until you are very comfortable with simple things. Learn to say things simply and say them well. Feel good about your success when communicating in French.

3.  Make manageable lists of vocabulary, phrases or examples; take them with you to review and practice anywhere: in the bus, at lunch, in the park, in the train...

4. Revisit old lists and expressions regularly.

5.  Focus on what is relevant to your situation and your needs. If you plan on using French when traveling focus on vocabulary and expressions that you will use readily: buying food, ordering in a restaurant, buying a train ticket, finding lodging etc. Be sure that your instructor knows what you want to study and what will be useful for you. If you use French in your work the practice should be relevant to your situation.

6.  Practice situations with dialogues which mirror how you will use the language. 7 Vary the approach practice : listen to audio sources, read, respond orally to prompts, record your voice; read and write, consider online lessons: they provide very focused practice and engage your attention totally.

8. Make time to practice and study. Find someone to practice with between lessons.

9. Smile, keep a relaxed attitude and appreciate your success when people understand you and you respond to questions .

I hope these tips help you progress in your learning of French.
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