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It's So Easy to Learn French Fast – No Effort at All!

Posted by on Jan 21st, 2010 | no comments home title

If you’ve decided to learn the language, then it stands to reason that you want to find out how to learn French fast!

And if you’ve spent some time surfing the Internet, you could be excused for thinking that you will be fluent in days, and be able to pass as a French citizen when you are going through immigration at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris. That’s right – they promise no effort, no cost, and instant results!

But you know the truth. The reality is a little different. It takes time and practice to completely grasp any language, including French. And unless you are moving to France and will be able to immerse yourself for a few months, you will need invest in your learning. You have choices – classes, tutors, learning French online tools, etc.

With all the choices, it’s hard to decide how to proceed. Don’t let that stop you. Don’t be a procrastinator! Don’t let indecision turn into no decision.

I’m asked all the time what the best approach is. I’ve tried most of them. The answer depends on a lot of factors. Factors like how much time you have to spare each day, what your particular learning style is, and where you live. The first two are obvious. Where you live can also be a big factor. Do you have access to French speaking communities, or movie theaters showing French movies, or other French-themed events or venues?

This is important, because the most important aspect of learning a language is being able to simulate immersion. You need to hear the language being spoken. You need to participate in conversations.

My answer to the “best way” question is always the same. I tell people they have to develop basic conversation skills in the language as quickly as possible, and then use those basic conversation skills to develop their grasp of the language. You will not learn the language by simply studying text books!

I find that in most cases, learning French online tools are best. Purchase a package which incorporates the usual grammar, vocabulary, and verb tools. But, and this is most important, make sure that it also does a good job at simulated immersion.

Choose wisely and you can be conversational in eight weeks, assuming one hour a day with the program. It is not without effort, but it can be achieved relatively quickly.