12/10/2011

Learning French to Quick and Effective Way

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By Margaret W. Lally


So you want to learn French? There are a lot of different ways that you can learn a new language. Finding the technique that best compliments your learning style mat take a while. Traditional textbooks that are used in a classroom may benefit you more than anything else. Sometimes, it is best to just enroll in a course at your local college and study there.

The methods for learning a language are quite varied. This makes choosing the right learning tools easier because you are able to focus on your strengths instead of learning from a one-size-fits-all type of method. When its time to choose a course it can become utterly confusing and even frustrating. Don't worry; you'll learn the language you want to learn. Below you will learn some useful tips.

The first thing to do when you want to learn another language is to be receptive about how it looks and sounds. All languages are different and if you want to learn French, you have to be willing to change certain rules and sounds that differ from your old language. The mistake many people make when learning another language is that they cling to the rules of their old language and try to make the new one obey those rules. Don't expect one language to have the same rules as another.

You'll find yourself having much more fun with the help of a friend. Your friend will probably understand you and your learning style and will know what the best way for you to approach your new language will be. This friend will be in a better position to customize your lessons, and this will only accelerate your learning.

Tutoring can be the perfect middle ground between taking a class and learning completely on your own from a book or cd course. A tutor can give you practice speaking in French and can also give you the kind of formal instruction that is helpful if you ever visit France or another country where French is spoken.

Some people find classroom learning relaxing because they are surrounded by other people who are trying to learn the same thing and because it is a safe way to try out their new language skills without worrying about offending anybody.

Use new words as you learn them. That's right, whenever you have an opportunity to speak French, do it. When you learn the French word for something, start using it instead of your native word for that object. By repeating the word every time you see see the corresponding object will create a mental picture every time you hear the word spoken. Once again, repetition is the most effective road to take when learning vocabulary; and vocabulary is where your language learning journey begins.

The trick is to find the method that works best for you and, frankly, that can take some time. It's very common for someone to try different learning strategies before they decide which one they are best suited for. If you fit into this category, don't worry about it. Be patient and keep studying; you will gradually absorb all that knowledge and then one day you will be surprised at how fluent in French you've become!




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