TIPS FOR LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE : FRENCH AS

The language I am typing on: English - is renowned as the universal language of communication.  Native speakers will ask, "Why should we then learn a foreign language?" In this case, French as a foreign language. The futuristic industry that will remain at par with Artificial Integration (AI) is the world of multilingualism.  -  Join us at any level as we review guidelines for mastering la langue francaise.

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For beginners, there is more to the language: the French culture is rich and detailed. In the evolution of languages, most of the languages might be extinct in the next 500 years, but with the help of Académie Française, the guardian of the French language against any dilution, we the francophones by learning are guaranteed to be speaking more refined lingua franca.

Let us review some basic tips for entry-level / beginners while learning the French language :

• Master the pronunciation - French syllables have different intonations from the alphabet and the respective liaison words. There are some nasal sounds while others that hit the pallet. Be ready for an interesting nasal experience.

• Language etiquette: The use of formal and informal tenses while addressing an audience is well observed to maintain social order.

• Appreciate the culture: What makes French a language is the detail in the culture. Get acquainted by reviewing French movies or visiting cultural centres near you.

• Patient in practise: "The poison is in the dose"  Any language is acquired - a continuous work of improvement to master the use of tenses and vocabularies. Find an au pair or join a French club for regular "debate".

• Nurture passion towards French language: French is a language of Love, kindly do not kill that anxiety.

• Master parts of comprehension:  The three important areas of expression are oral expression, listening, and writing expression. Before you speak one should be able to listen, understand then express their opinion.

Global Language Services estimates that the French language correspondence is bound to increase per capita. Notable is the cultural profiling that is associated with French cuisine, and la vie quotidienne (daily life). Travelling is part of the culture, and Paris should be part of your bucket list destination. This is where you enjoy a cocktail of the Parisian lifestyle and the vie a la champagne (to experience upcountry) in its purity. 

If you need to learn French fast, do the following often: 

•  At least spend ten minutes every day on pronunciation and vocabulary. They say if you cannot travel, figure out how to time travel either in movies, theatres, or through art that depicts the French way of life.

• Walk the talk, speak like the French, eat like the French, and before you know it, you will be immersed in the culture.

• Keep it simple, a word a day will give birth to a sentence, and the journey goes on and on. Learn the simple words that define your immediate environment as you expand through to frequently used words.

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• Don’t fear to make mistakes. Language keeps on evolving, and we learn to unlearn.

 : L'auteur : Duncan Busuru
Pedagogie Francaise