Frecossais Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I think the suggestions of Judith and Chezmili are both really sound. Learning a language from scratch is a daunting business, and you need to use all the methods you can to help you. So listen, read and write. These approaches are complementary, and contribute to a good grounding. The main thing is to keep trying. Someone has already said that there is no easy way, but with determination you will do it. so my advice is to use the replies you have got here to identify the resources and methods you think suit you best. Don't give up, there are many reasons for learning French, you must have one yourself! Bonne chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 [quote user="Cendrillon"]add to that :listening to the radio only in French and same with T.V.[/quote]It's a great help to switch the (French) subtitles on for the French TV. It's designed for the hard of hearing, but is very helpful to help make sense of the vernacular French.Go to the text/TV mode, and punch in 888.Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Clip on sous-titres from sourds.tv.http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xdddiw_la-liste-des-soustitrages-teletexte_webcam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzer Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I have just come across Yabla, which seems to incorporate many of the ideas in previous posts. Part of the course is to see videos- on topics of interest to yourself, with text in French and English below,You can even slow down the speech if you so wish. I have enrolled for a trial and have just watched a video by a jazz musician which kept my interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 There is no easy way ...its hard hard slog, doing a bit everyday for years , its tears and laughter its heartbreaking and humilating , its joy and fulfillment and finally a small feeling of achivement ....then its back to the books .... But darn it ....its worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman II Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Work 80 hours a week in French. Do not have any social life unless you speak French. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomaslues Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 [quote user="Pads"]There is no easy way ...its hard hard slog, doing a bit everyday for years , its tears and laughter its heartbreaking and humilating , its joy and fulfillment and finally a small feeling of achivement ....then its back to the books .... But darn it ....its worth it[/quote]I would recommend French learning software,is an excellent way to learn how to speak French.In my view,it is better than French classes or even getting a French tutor.The primary reason being for this is that it allows you to spend time each day learning French, and in a properly formatted and structured way.Spending some time each day at most an hour is vital if you want to learn how to speak French quickly.Advertising removed by the moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 [quote user="Pads"]There is no easy way ...its hard hard slog, doing a bit everyday for years , its tears and laughter its heartbreaking and humilating , its joy and fulfillment and finally a small feeling of achivement ....then its back to the books .... But darn it ....its worth it[/quote]This describes a marriage, Pads. I married a French speaker so speak from experience! But doing the bit everyday implies a little extracurricular activity which is perhaps frowned on?[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 La Dictée.One before breakfast.One after lunch.One before supper.You know it makes sense.http://www.tv5.org/TV5Site/dictee/dictee.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I'm an osmosis learner and the likes of Michele Thomas and other similar audio aids just send me to sleep, you definitely need some interaction and a challenge.Sharedtalk can be a useful resource at all levels.http://www.sharedtalk.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Mr BananaMy marriage has been smooth sailing compared to learning french !! ;))and dosnt cost me as much !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 [quote user="Pads"]Mr Banana My marriage has been smooth sailing compared to learning french !! ;)) and dosnt cost me as much !![/quote]hahahahahahaha[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 The best course I have ever found for teaching or learning languages is the Michel Thomas course. There is no other course like it. You just listen and repeat but it is great and you very quickly end up being able to say quite long sentences and construct them and alter them yourself. He was an amazing man and this technique has never been given the accolade it deserves. Bonne chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Barbara, how do you know he is an amazing man, experience?I taught English as a Foreign Language for 35 years and never came across a course that was a panacea. It is just horses for courses, so to speak there is NO method which really works. However, individuals may prefer one approach to another, though at heart they are all the same - listen, understand and repeat- which does not really help you in conversation situations or to produce utterances beyond universal groans and squeaks.[6]The best motivator is simple need, with the skills to learn which not everyone has. Or, get an intimate lady/gentleman/ bisexual, transsexual/ unknown sexual friend who will make you improve by leaps and bounds. This is why Norman is so polyglot! (No, Sweets, not with a parrot). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 [quote user="woolybanana"]Or, get an intimate lady/gentleman/ bisexual, transsexual/ unknown sexual friend who will make you improve by leaps and bounds. This is why Norman is so polyglot! (No, Sweets, not with a parrot).[/quote]Do you mean the method known as "Horizontal Berlitz"[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Guess you've been there, then!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAiffricaine Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 [quote user="AnOther"] I'm an osmosis learner .... send me to sleep, you definitely need some interaction and a challenge. [/quote]The best way to learn a foreign language is pillow talk. It eventually does send you to sleep with a kind of osmosis, interaction challenge [:$][;-)][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Sleeping with your dictionary then ?? [geek]............. [Www]................... [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pachapapa Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I rarely have time to read a book as such but I do find CD books very rewarding.Today for example whilst working on a mezzanine barn conversion, I enjoyed listening to L'Alchimiste by Paulo Coelho.http://www.livraphone.com/product_info.php?products_id=2040 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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