How to quickly learn French. Learn French from scratch using a self-instruction manual Learn French
Currently, many people study foreign languages on their own, as it saves time, money, and also allows you to study when and where it is most convenient for you. French is one of the popular European languages, which is useful not only for reading French classics and understanding famous songs, but can also be useful when traveling, working in international companies, and communicating with people from French-speaking countries.
Among the wide variety of educational literature, it is difficult to immediately choose what is right for you. When choosing textbooks, you should pay attention to the publisher, the presentation of the material, and the availability of the information provided.
We will look at a list of textbooks that are most popular among self-learners of French. For better language acquisition, it is better to use not just one manual, but to combine several.
Before choosing a tutorial, you need to pay attention to the following points:
— The book should be suitable for independent work. All material should be arranged from simple to complex, the wording of the tasks should be clear.
— Your goal should coincide with the orientation of the textbook. So, if you are interested in learning how to write letters, you should not choose a textbook that is geared toward teaching spoken language.
— When starting to learn a language, buy textbooks for beginners, not more advanced levels, even if they seem accessible to you.
— The tutorial should contain methodological recommendations for learning the language.
— It is necessary to have answers to the exercises. May be contained in a textbook or published as a separate book.
— Audio cassettes or disks are required.
Independent students should better use both manuals by Russian authors, where the material is presented clearly in our native language, taking into account the peculiarities of the Russian language, and manuals by French authors, which introduce students to modern French, popular speech patterns, reading dialogues contain information about life and traditions France.
The textbooks are presented in order, not by popularity. The popularity of some manuals can be disputed, since for different students one or the other is more suitable, taking into account personal characteristics, goals and preferences. All of the mentioned manuals are widely used among French learners. First, manuals by Russian authors are given, then French ones.
1. Textbook of Russian authors I.N. Popova, Zh.N. Kazakova and G.M. Kovalchuk "". This classic publication is very popular, has been reprinted 20 times and is recommended for use in universities. The textbook has many advantages:
— the first lessons in phonetics include detailed explanations in Russian,
— audio recordings are included with the first lessons,
— subsequent lessons consistently include new vocabulary and grammar,
— self-test tasks with answers,
— basic grammatical rules and grammatical and lexical explanations are presented in Russian.
Each lesson in the textbook is based on a text, using an example of which new grammatical and lexical constructions are discussed. With regular study from the textbook, you can quickly master the basics of the French language.
2. Potushanskaya L.L., Kolesnikova N.I., Kotova G.M.” Beginner French course". This famous textbook by Russian authors is aimed at teaching oral speech. In it, as in the previous manual, each lesson is based on the text. A special feature of the book is that the grammatical structures, vocabulary, and speech patterns presented in it are an integral part of spoken French.
When studying with the help of the manual, students quickly learn to maintain a conversation on common, relevant topics. The textbook is compiled concisely, the texts are interesting to a wide range of people, they are easy and pleasant to retell. All audio recordings of the textbook are voiced by a native speaker. One of the disadvantages is the insufficient number of exercises for independent written speech. Excellent as a basic book for independent work.
3. Ivanchenko A.I. "". This manual is a good source of French vocabulary and speech structures. The textbook cannot be used as a stand-alone tutorial, but it is a good addition to the main textbook you have chosen, as it expands your vocabulary by presenting a large selection of vocabulary on popular topics.
Each lesson consists of a list of new words and constructions with translation, exercises aimed at improving communication. There are keys for self-testing in the textbook. While the exercises in your main textbook can be quite complex and at times academic in nature, in the workshop they are presented in a relaxed and humorous manner, which helps to better assimilate the new material.
4. “” (L. Leblanc, V. Panin) is also popular among beginners learning French. The information is presented briefly and concisely, many exercises are voiced.
All material is presented step by step, assignments are in Russian, and the textbook also has good self-control.
The manual is good for expanding your vocabulary, because the introductory section contains many exercises on new vocabulary.
It is better not to use the manual as a separate textbook, but it is well suited as an additional source.
5. “” (E.V. Musnitskaya, M.V. Ozerova) - another popular self-instruction book. The goal set by the authors of the textbook is to teach students to communicate in typical situations. In each lesson, new words and rules are practiced. The information provided is interesting and not overly complicated. The textbook combines a minimum of theory and a maximum of practice. It is well suited for those who do not want to study grammar in detail, but are determined to learn to speak faster.
It is also interesting that the book contains fascinating regional information. Difficulty in use may be caused by the fact that the exercises are not translated into Russian. The audio materials are voiced by a native speaker, which on the one hand is good, but the speech is too fast for beginning students.
6. Textbook by the French author Gaston Mauger “ French course» is also suitable for independent language learners. This is a self-instruction manual; users of the book do not experience any inconvenience in the absence of a teacher. The publication is classic, well made, and the material is well structured. The textbook is easy to use and trains all aspects of the language.
The disadvantages include outdated vocabulary, since the first edition was published back in the 50s.
7. There are also more modern French editions. Thus, “” is a textbook by the famous French publishing house Cle International. In an interesting and accessible form, the manual introduces modern French. The textbook is rightfully considered one of the best language learning tools. From the name of the manual it follows that it is aimed largely at developing communication skills.
Each lesson of the textbook contains one or more dialogues, as well as the rules of the French language, and after them - exercises for processing the learned information and control tasks. This structure is convenient for learning a foreign language. While learning to communicate in a foreign language, users of the manual simultaneously become acquainted with the basics of grammar, vocabulary, and phonetics. This approach is typical for various European publications on the study of foreign languages - learn grammar and other aspects not from the rules, but from the stories and dialogues provided.
7. The above-mentioned publishing house Cle International produces a large number of textbooks for a wide range of users. The most successful textbooks are "" and "Le nouveau sans frontiers". The advantage of these courses is that the textbooks are bright, colorful, and rich in interesting tasks. It is valuable to have simple dialogues and texts with modern vocabulary and phrases, which helps you quickly learn to communicate in French. The accompanying audio materials are practically not adapted; students hear live speech.
The disadvantages of such textbooks are that all tasks and explanations are in French. This makes learning difficult for beginners; you need to constantly use a dictionary or seek help from those who know French. There are other similar courses, such as “Taxi”, “Alter ego”. They all look alike. So, planning to use such a textbook in your classes, it is better to choose one of those listed, while others will largely repeat it.
8.”” - numerous audio courses, which are essentially phrase books, offer dialogues on everyday topics. Good preparation for traveling to French-speaking countries. Can be used as another source of language learning in addition to basic textbooks. The courses can be used in a relaxed atmosphere, practicing conversational phrases and taking a break from serious classes.
To learn French on your own, you cannot do without just one manual. But you should also not purchase all possible materials. It is best to take one textbook as a basis; when learning a language from scratch, it is best to use tasks in Russian. In addition to this textbook, you can also include 2-3 manuals in your bibliography in order to further practice vocabulary, grammar or conversation.
As a second textbook, it is good to use one of the proposed authentic courses; you can do it a little later, having already studied the basics of the language using a Russian-language manual. It is important to pay attention to the use of audio materials for several textbooks in order to listen to the speech of different speakers without getting used to one voice. When studying a language, you need to pay attention to all types of activities - reading, writing, speaking, listening. It is worth considering that the last two are the most difficult; oral speech requires intensive practice. With regular practice, you will feel more confident in the language and achieve your goals.
I am happy to state the fact that we live in fantastic times! Time for communication without borders! Globalization, which is sweeping across the planet, and modern technologies, especially the Internet, not only allow us to communicate with anyone and at any distance, but also give each of us a powerful “kick” in realizing the need to learn new languages. Of course, in the modern world it is possible to live with knowledge of only one language, but every year it becomes more and more difficult to do this, and it is no longer reliable...
And now you have come to the conclusion that you need to start learning French (by your own free will or under the pressure of circumstances (fell in love with a French girl)). I assure you - in any case you will not be disappointed! After all, in addition to the fact that it is one of the most beautiful languages in the world, it is also one of the 5 most widespread. Along with English, French is spoken by everyone five continents peace.
Where to start learning French.
Where to start studying? As strange as it may seem, start with your own THINKING. Most people who want to master a new language are faced with the fear of failure in learning; many believe that languages are not given to everyone, and that only a select few can be polyglots. So, I declare with all responsibility that these are groundless fears (if not to say complete nonsense)! Language is a skill! None of us are born speaking one language or another. We learn this in the process of life. And depending on the environment in which we were born, we master one language or another. Accordingly, if we succeeded in this once and we speak, read, write, think perfectly, for example, in Russian, then we will definitely be able to repeat our path and speak another language, for example, French. You must be internally confident that you CAN SPEAK OTHER LANGUAGES!!! This belief will determine your success. Of course, it won’t be easy, because learning a new language is work, and it’s not small work. But you should know that you can achieve your goals if you simply study constantly and do not shirk on completing tasks. The main thing in this matter is to remember why you started all this, and then everything will work out.
Now let's move on to 10 useful tips that will be useful to you in learning French.
Advice№ 1. Determine who you are by type of perception.
Who are you: an auditory learner (you remember better by hearing), a visual learner (you trust your vision), a kinesthetic learner (sensitive experience and sensations are important to you) or a discrete learner (you perceive the world around you using logic). During the first lesson, I always find out from my students which method of memorization is closer to them. The entire subsequent methodology for presenting the material and the learning process will depend on this.
If you've studied languages before, think about what worked for you and what didn't. If you find it difficult to classify yourself as one or another type of perception, you can take a test on the vast expanses of the Internet. Or perhaps you, like me, are of the mixed type and for you, like me, it is important to hear, see, and feel the material, and think logically.
Advice№ 2. Start with phonics and reading rules.
The phonetics of the French language is quite complex. Despite the fact that the pronunciation of most letters of the French alphabet is similar to the pronunciation of letters from the Russian alphabet, our languages are historically related, and in our speech we use many borrowed words from the French language (yes, don’t be surprised! you already know something) However, pronouncing words and entire sentences may be difficult. French speech flows, there are many connections and connections between words. Listen to French speech and repeat (the method is especially good for auditory learners). Listen to native speakers (audio and video can be found online) to get an idea of speaking speed and intonation.
Work on your articulation, do exercises in front of the mirror. This is important for correct pronunciation, your rate of speech will depend on it, and this is so that the interlocutor, hearing your speech, understands what exactly you mean. Francophones themselves actively use facial expressions and articulation during conversations.
Learn the rules of reading. I warn you right away - it is not easy and will take some time. The peculiarity of the French language is that words are written with a large number of letters, but are pronounced with only a few sounds. For example: beaucoup (many) is written in as many as eight letters, and is pronounced “boku”.
Therefore, knowing the rules of reading will help you read words correctly, pronounce them correctly, and, as a result, enrich your vocabulary with the help of books. AND read, read, read and read everything in French again! (This is especially good for visual learners, and auditory learners can listen to audiobooks) Fiction, scientific literature, magazines, newspapers, brochures, even advertising... This will make your speech richer, more intense.
Advice№ 3. Practice grammar!
“Grammar” may sound boring, but it is incredibly important. Agree, we ourselves are pleased to communicate with a foreigner when he speaks Russian correctly. Likewise for the French, grammatically correct speech is pleasant and important. And in order to speak correctly, you must understand the structure of sentences, how to use verbs in the present, past and future tenses, know the gender of nouns and the use of adjectives. If you're a discrete person, you'll love grammar. This is pure logic!
If you are a beginner “Francophone”, then here is my practical advice. Remember, in a French sentence the subject always comes first, the predicate comes second, and then the object. For example: Je vais à l'école (I am going to school). And this is very cool, because having a small vocabulary (at first), you can clearly express your thoughts in short sentences. For example, introduce yourself: Bonjour! Je suis Tatiana Voronkova. Je suis russe. Je suis professeur. J'aime le français. (Hello! I'm Tatyana Voronkova. I'm Russian. I'm a teacher. I love French.)
Advice№ 4. 15 minutes, but every day!
I think a systematic approach to learning French is very important. Let it be 15 minutes a day (it’s not that much), but devote your entire day to the language. Learn new words and phrases, grammar rules, practice pronunciation, or just read something every day. Plus, at least twice a week, set aside a full hour of French class! This will definitely bear fruit. And within a month you will be able to speak in simple sentences, and after 5-6 months you will notice significant progress.
Advice№ 5. The Internet can help you!
Do you keep your phone or tablet in your hands because you're just stuck on social networks? Or are you a fan of video hosting? Or do you like to read e-books, magazines, newspapers? Great! This will all help you in learning French!
Urgently set up the main language on social networks "Français". You already know what is located where, and you can practice the language in practice. For example: Quoi de neuf? (What's new?) in the news section, or En ligne (online). On social networks you can also find French-speaking friends and communicate with them both verbally and in writing.
On Youtube you will find a lot of useful videos in French.
Well, we’ve already talked about books: look for your favorite reading material in French (it’s easier to do this in electronic form these days). Or find French children's books on the Internet. As a rule, they have bright illustrations and simple texts - just what a new francophone needs.
You will also find a lot of French-speaking news channels and applications on the Internet. I especially recommend the channel TV5Monde. Here you will learn world news, and watch interesting programs on various topics, but what is especially important is that this channel will help you learn French in the Apprendre le Français section (for all levels of language proficiency).
You can also find wonderful electronic dictionaries on the Internet. For example: Multitran, Academician, Yandex dictionary, etc.
And these are all free resources!
Plus, of course, you can find various online foreign language schools where people learn via Skype. For example, Learning French at this school via Skype is practical and effective because you can learn French with a personal teacher anytime, anywhere. Isn’t studying your favorite language at home on the couch with a cup of tea a pleasant experience?
Advice№ 6. Watch movies with subtitles in French.
French cinema is rich in masterpieces! Do not deny yourself the pleasure and watch French films in the original. This advice will especially appeal to kinesthetic and visual learners, but I’m sure people with other types of perception will also be happy to enjoy the movie. I recommend that you start with famous animated films. Be sure to watch films with subtitles. But with subtitles in French! It is important. Let go of the fear that you won't understand anything. You'll understand! Based on the context of the picture, the plot, knowledge of a certain number of words and expressions. It is not necessary to translate every word to understand the main meaning. But you will be immersed for some time in a French-speaking environment. And reading subtitles and matching them with what you heard will help you understand how the words you read are pronounced.
For beginners, it will also be fun and useful to watch the educational series Extra Francais - about three friends in Paris who help the fourth speak French. The quality of this video is not very good, but it is the only one with subtitles. Try downloading the entire series (or watch VK).
Advice№ 7. Learn phrases, not words.
Try to memorize not just single words, but phrases, phrases and sentences. Learn a few phrases to correctly say hello and goodbye, ask for help, ask something, give information about yourself, etc.
For example:
Say hello: Bonjour (Hello), Bonsoir (Good evening), Salut (Hello), Comment Why?(How are you?).
Introduce yourself: Je suis .. . (I am...) or Je m'appelle.... (My name is…).
Say goodbye: Au revoir(Goodbye), a bientôt (see you later), Permettez — moi de faire mes adieux! (Let me say goodbye!)
Forms of appeal:
Excusez— moi! Pardon! (Sorry!),
Excusez— moi de vous dranger (Sorry to bother you),
Pouvez — vous me dire… (Can you tell me...)
Puis — je vous demander? (Can I ask you?)
Pardon, pourriez— vous me dire oAnd se trouve... (Sorry, could you tell me where to be...).
Parlez lentement, s‘ il vous plait (Please speak slowly).
Je necomprends pAs (I don't understand)
Rourriez— vous m‘ aider? (Can you help me?).
Such memorized phrases will serve you well, for example, when traveling in a French-speaking country, if you need to know something or ask for help.
Advice№ 8. Speak up!
The best way to learn a language is to speak it! All the knowledge you have acquired - words, grammar, verb conjugation, hundreds of exercises completed - is nothing without conversational practice. If you do not use them and speak French, you will, unfortunately, quickly forget everything. Language is integrated into us when we interact with other people during a conversation.
And despite the fact that speaking is simple and pleasant, most people are afraid of this step. This is the fear of making mistakes, speaking incorrectly, not understanding the interlocutor, hearing criticism of pronunciation...
But you need to overcome these fears and just start talking. You must understand that it’s not a problem to make a mistake, the problem is not even trying... And as the heroine of one famous film said: “And you blurt out, but blurt out confidently!” Believe me, if you make a mistake, your interlocutor will help you correct it, and the correct pronunciation will be even better imprinted in your head. Accept any criticism of pronunciation with gratitude and find out how to speak correctly, construct a sentence, and which word is more appropriate here. This will help you improve your speech.
Speak French, even if you feel awkward because you don't know much. Everyone starts out this way, but over time you will improve. If you don’t understand what your interlocutor is saying, ask him to repeat it and speak more slowly. If you don't understand the meaning of a word, ask what it means. For example: Qu'est-ce que ça veut dire? (What does it mean?). This way, by the way, you will better learn and remember the meaning of new words.
You may ask, where can you find someone who is willing to communicate with you in French? On the Internet... On various forums and websites. And of course, teachers are happy to communicate with you!
Think in French. Speak French out loud when you are alone. Comment on everything you do. If you wash dishes or drive a car, talk about it. Pay attention to your intonation and pronunciation. Listen to yourself.
Chip №9. Praise yourself for every success!
Be sure to praise yourself for every success and progress in learning French. Most people in the world recognize how difficult it is to start learning a foreign language. Some never take this step... But you are great! You need it, and you do it. Even if you learn a language purely for your own pleasure (as I did), you do it for yourself, you develop, and that is worthy of praise.
The French love their language, their culture, and are very proud of their history. They are very sensitive to you trying to learn their language. They are usually patient and friendly. And most likely, they will also praise you for your zeal.
And positive emotions will fuel you for the next round of language acquisition and give you strength.
Chip№ 10. Don't give up!
When you start learning French from scratch, you will, of course, make constant progress at first. Enjoy these moments. Then, after a certain period of time, you may feel like there is no progress and you are at the same level for several months! Be patient. Keep working. You will definitely reach a new level of knowledge. The main thing is not to retreat and move forward!
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Many people have a blue dream called - I want to learn French. Many people dream, but are afraid, because they are overcome by many questions and doubts.
In this article we will examine questions such as:
- is it easy to learn French online,
- the best way to learn French from scratch,
- how to quickly master conversational French online for beginners and many others.
Why you need to learn French
- Someone wants to own it in order to talk while traveling in France, to be able to understand the French.
- Someone loves its very sound - so melodic and beautiful, and wants to understand the meaning of songs and poems, quoting them for friends.
- Someone considers it romantic and would like to be able to whisper words of love in French into their loved one’s ear.
- Someone dreams of starting a new life in a French-speaking country and for this it is necessary to undergo an interview at the embassy.
- Some people have French business partners, and for business communication it is simply necessary to be able to communicate fluently in French.
There can be many reasons why beginners should learn French, all of them are varied and wonderful.
But many questions immediately arise - how to learn French from scratch yourself, where to start, and what to do, how to approach it, what are the most common mistakes during learning, etc.
Below in the article we will try to answer most of these questions.
Is it difficult to learn French - available options
There can be no clear answer to the question of whether it is difficult to learn French on your own. After all, all people are different and each person has their own potential, their own motivation, each person has different willpower.
It’s easy for some to sit themselves down for daily classes, for others they need checking and constant reminders, for others it’s difficult to pull themselves together and force themselves to learn French, doing several exercises every day and learning dozens of new words and phrases.
For those who have decided to learn French, we offer several of the most common learning options.
OPTION 1: Tutorials, phrase books, textbooks and other book aids
If you have enormous willpower and motivation, then you can learn French from scratch on your own, at home. To do this, it is enough to buy various modern textbooks, teaching kits, phrase books, dictionaries, etc. in the store.
We have selected for you the most effective and good textbooks that will help YOU in this good endeavor.
TOP 3 textbooks for studying Franaçais:
1. I.N. Popova, Zh.N. Kazakova and G.M. Kovalchuk “French language. Manuel de Français."
2. Potushanskaya L.L., Kolesnikova N.I., Kotova G.M. “Beginner course of the French language.”
3. Textbook by Gaston Mauger “French Language Course”.
MINUSES: However, what most often happens is that a person sits down at the table, opens these same books, skims the first pages of the textbook and... closes it, because he understands that it is unrealistic to figure all this out on his own without the help of a knowledgeable specialist.
After a while, he approaches the books again, opens them again, reads them thoughtfully and tries to learn new sounds and words, writes down some rules and does the first exercises... But then different thoughts begin to arise -
And again the textbook is closed and put aside. A couple of days later, when the question arises again about how to learn French at home, the person decides to seek professional help.
OPTION 2: Language schools and groups
When the need for an experienced teacher, teacher, or tutor arises, many begin to look for where and what courses they teach French for beginners in the city, or look at advertisements where an experienced teacher offers his services.
Of course, learning French is easier and more understandable under the guidance of a specialist teacher who will correct pronunciation, teach the rules of reading and writing, explain grammar and check the correct understanding of new material. But studying Français in groups also has its pitfalls.
MINUSES:
1. Average quality of training.
You must understand that in each group in language schools there are approximately 10-12 students.
One person needs to explain new material once, and he already understands and understands everything, while another doesn’t understand it even the third time. Or one person only needs to read a rule to remember it, while another needs to schematically explain the same rule, or hear its interpretation from a teacher.
During classes, the teacher always focuses on the average student, and the scope of the teaching hour does not allow one to linger any longer on one point or another. The quality of education often suffers as a result.
2. Travel time.
Any language group requires time to get to a certain place at a certain time. After work, during rush hour, drive through traffic jams to another part of the city in order to learn French with others for an hour or two, and then again get home back through traffic jams.
In total, together with the journey there and back, one such activity takes three to four times more time than planned. Is it worth learning French in such language groups if it is so expensive?
OPTION 3:Personal teacher-specialist
The wisest and most correct option to learn French is to find an individual teacher. Then you won’t have to worry about the fact that some aspects of learning will remain misunderstood or unlearned.
Personal study is always more effective than group study.
MINUSES: The time to travel to the teacher and back, taking into account traffic jams and the cost of travel, will not go away, which again increases both the cost of one lesson and the time spent on it.
OPTION 4: Try in Learn French from scratch online.
We live in an amazing time, when everything around us is developing at a rapid pace, we need to be on time everywhere, and saving time is very important to each of us.
It’s the same in training: we want to get results quickly, efficiently, inexpensively and in the shortest possible period of time. Now there is no problem in learning French online at home via the Internet.
Is it difficult to learn French online, what methods of online learning exist, and how to learn French online more effectively, we will tell you below.
Learn French online - effective ways
Today, there are quite a lot of resources on the Internet offering to learn French online for beginners from scratch for free or for little money. Let's look at the most popular of them.
1. BBC French
An excellent portal for learning many foreign languages. There are plenty of exercises for learning grammar, a weekly newsletter with new lessons, a complete video course for self-studying Franaçais from scratch, dictionaries, reference books, and even access to French TV and radio. Each lesson is equipped with detailed comments and audio files so that you can learn pronunciation correctly.
Attention! The site is in English, so it is suitable for those who speak it well.
2. Le-Francais.ru
The site is a French language self-teacher, where not only all kinds of textbooks, dictionaries, tutorials, phrase books are collected, but there are also online lessons on various topics that help you learn French online. Each online lesson is equipped with theory, audio materials, exercises and many other useful things. You can choose which moment you need to disassemble, work out and consolidate. For every problem, the resource will find several useful things.
3. Rodcastfrancaisfacile.com
Great podcast site on Franaçais. You can learn French online by listening to one audio lesson every day, which is additionally provided with interlinear interpretation. There are different levels - from beginners to advanced ones. You can choose different areas of study - conversation, grammar, reading, phonetics, and so on. They also have a full-fledged website and mobile version, which becomes very convenient on the go.
4. Bonjourdefrance.com
A free site for those who decide to learn French online. Here you will find a large number of texts, exercises for them, games, songs, dictionaries and other things that will help you quickly gain basic knowledge.
5. Frenchpod101.com
A very popular YouTube channel for online French learners. This resource is structured as a radio conversation between a French native speaker and his English-speaking friend. They discuss various topics, followed by exercises, games and quizzes to help them learn new phrases.
There is also a website of the same name, where you can find a bunch of additional information, exercises, games, online lessons and much more, although you will have to pay a subscription.
Is it easy to learn French from scratch online using free online resources?
Let's answer this - nothing is impossible.
But independent study is always associated with certain difficulties, because there is no one to evaluate your learning. Therefore, there is always a risk that you will do something wrong.
It is best to learn French online from scratch under the guidance of a specialist. And when you have the basic base, the initial level, then you can move on to independent online learning.
We learn French online for beginners at our school.
In ours, we learn French from scratch together with personal teachers.
That is, you can learn French right at home, via the Internet, in person with your personal teacher, online tutor.
We have noticed that while at home, the student is more relaxed and better disposed to immerse himself deeply in the process. Then the learning itself occurs at ease, in a friendly conversation mode, the material is better absorbed, words and phrases are better remembered.
Agree, this method is the most comfortable and takes into account all the characteristics of both the student himself and his lifestyle.
It is enough to have a computer and the Internet connected to it. At the same time, you can -
- vary the start time of the lesson,
- duration of training,
- the frequency of these activities,
- You can even adjust the program if you have specific deadlines or goals.
And all this without leaving home, at a time convenient for you.
At our school we are very careful about the quality of teaching. Our online tutors constantly undergo training and improve their level; they also constantly master the latest teaching methods.
Another nice moment - opportunity to take a free trial demo lesson.
In this demo lesson you -
- meet your teacher,
- ask him all the questions you are interested in,
- and take a demo lesson to understand what kind of technique this specialist uses, how he explains the material, what exercises he gives, and how he answers your questions.
And after that, you can decide whether it is convenient for you to learn French online, whether this teaching method is suitable for you or not. If you are satisfied with everything, then you can continue to pay for the lessons of this online tutor and start classes.
You can do it right now by leaving a request.
At our school we learn French from scratch, for beginners. There are courses for advanced students, separate courses for tourists, for children and for schoolchildren.
Learn French for children and schoolchildren online
In modern schools, they are increasingly beginning to study French as the main foreign language. And therefore, many parents face a number of questions -
Yes, learning French is difficult, especially for children. It is more difficult than English in grammar and pronunciation. But all these difficulties pale in comparison to its beauty. And after Franaçais, learning any other language of the Romano-Germanic group will not be difficult for your child.
Often in schools the quality of foreign language teaching leaves much to be desired. When there are 25-30 students per teacher in a class, he physically cannot control how one or another student has learned the material.
The teacher is simply unable to clearly explain the new rule to each student. Therefore, most often, you have to look for a private teacher-tutor who, in an accessible and playful way, will help the child master both the school compulsory curriculum and delve into the intricacies of the subject being studied.
A modern parent who keeps up with the times will offer their child to learn French remotely with an online tutor who teaches French for children online.
And this will be an excellent time-saving option, because not many parents have the opportunity to take their child to a specialist, and those teachers who come themselves ask for an additional fee.
Having considered all the pros and cons of possible options for helping children learn Français, you will come to the conclusion that learning French online at home for children is the most acceptable way.
For parents This training option also has advantages, because in this case they will be able to control the learning process -
- see and hear how their child behaves in class,
- what does he do during class?
- what is the method of his teacher,
- what is the relationship between a child and a teacher?
- what difficulties and difficulties arise.
Thus, the parent can help his child in time and make the learning process easier for him.
Learn French for tourists online
Usually, for those who travel or are planning to travel to France, the question of knowledge of Franaçais arises.
After all, everyone knows the fact that the French do not like English. Indeed, they often pretend that they do not understand English and prefer to answer only in French. Many tourists try to prepare for the trip and master at least the most common phrases in French.
There are specially developed programs focused on the French language for tourists, which explain the main points of phonetics, pronunciation, grammar, and also practice the basic conversational phrases necessary for any traveler in France.
Note that French for travelers is a truncated and very basic course, which in many ways overlaps with the main program for those who decide to learn French from scratch.
The vocabulary will be very basic, it will only be enough to:
- check into a hotel,
- fill out a form with personal data,
- ask for directions and not get lost in the city,
- be able to order food in a restaurant
- and call for help if necessary.
Tourists sometimes have enough of this knowledge to feel calm and relaxed while traveling in France.
You can find out right now whether it is difficult to learn French online.
For some, learning French is a necessity related to life circumstances, for others it is a hobby, for others it is just a dream. But everyone is equally faced with the question of investing money in this business. Certified courses are not a cheap pleasure, and private lessons can only be affordable by a few and there is nothing to say. Therefore, let's talk about learning French from scratch and on your own. What are the methods, methods and means.
When faced with the need or your own will to start learning French from scratch, it is enough to have the proper level of motivation. For the rest, you will be helped by the presence of a huge amount of educational material: relevant didactic literature, reference books, dictionary sources, tutorials, etc. All this can be found in libraries, bookstores, and on the Internet. In addition, there are also video and audio courses, teaching foreign languages via Skype, etc. The most important thing is the correct approach to planning and organizing classes and a clear allocation of time.
In order to learn French from scratch, the first stage (40-50 lessons) is usually devoted to reading rules and pronunciation. These are basic skills that are extremely important, since their development affects the ability to read French texts and listen to French speech.
The next 50-60 lessons, aimed at adults or adapted for children, are accompanied by a number of exercises, audio material and an introduction to texts and assignments for them. At this stage, basic lexical and grammatical material is mastered, including relevant texts for consolidating existing (studied) skills.
It should also be noted that each lesson should last on average 3 hours.
As a result of these two stages (of course, with perseverance and patience), you will be able to conduct and maintain a conversation on basic, everyday topics, read French and understand the general meaning of what you read. You will be able to understand texts of basic and intermediate difficulty. You will also be able to perceive elementary audio texts by ear and know basic communication norms.
To help beginners
“Is it possible to learn French on your own?” It is difficult to give a definite answer to this question. After all, people are different: each person has a certain potential, each has their own degree of motivation, and few can boast of willpower. Some people easily sit down to their daily classes, while others find it difficult to pull themselves together and force themselves to learn a foreign language, doing dozens of exercises every day and learning new words and phrases.
To help those who still dare to learn French on their own and are firmly in their position, we can advise the most common and accessible ways of learning, allowing you to save not only money, but also time.
The first option: the use of book aids (tutorial guides, phrase books, textbooks, etc.), among which the most popular and suitable are:
- textbook “French language. Manuel de Français”, authors – I.N. Popova, Zh.N. Kazakova and G.M. Kovalchuk;
- textbook “Beginner French course”, Potushanskaya L.L., Kolesnikova N.I., Kotova G.M.
- textbook “French Language Course”, author – Gaston Mauger.
The disadvantage of this method of learning is that a person opens books, flips through them, running his eyes over the first pages, and... closes them. Because he understands that it is almost impossible to figure out the material on your own without help or at least consultation from a knowledgeable specialist.
More diligent students open textbooks, try to read, learning new sounds and memorizing new words, independently write down some rules in a notebook and even begin to do the first exercises... But gradually they too have doubts: “Am I pronouncing this or that sound correctly?” “Is this the kind of intonation that this phrase should have?” “Am I reading this word correctly?” and many other questions that arise in the process of studying.
As a result, some give up on this matter, while others call on professionals for help, enrolling in French language courses or hiring tutors.
The second option: try to learn French from scratch using online methods.
Today, there are many resources on the Internet with a specific thematic focus. With their help, you can also try to learn French from scratch, either completely free of charge or for a small fee.
An excellent assistant for beginners can be the BBC portal, which includes a French section dedicated to learning the French language. The section contains a large number of grammar exercises, dictionaries, reference books, a weekly newsletter with new lessons, a video course for those who study on their own, and even open access to radio and French TV. Each lesson is supplemented with detailed comments and audio files necessary for correct pronunciation.
However, there is one drawback: the site is in English, so it is advisable for users to speak English.
Independent study of foreign languages is always associated with some difficulties, even with strong motivation and exemplary diligence. The difficulty is that there is no one to give an objective assessment of your training. Therefore, there is a risk of erroneous knowledge and skills in one aspect or another. It is better to start learning French, like any other language, under the guidance of a qualified specialist. When the basic foundation is laid and the initial level is reached, then you can try to move on to independent study.
Instructions for self-studying the language
First of all, special attention should be paid to phonetics. In French, pronunciation is key. Read different texts out loud every day, even if you don’t know their translation. Accustom your speech apparatus to French speech by repeating French words as often as possible. The speed of mastering French speech depends on the frequency of training.
To be able to speak French, you also need to understand what is being said. Find opportunities to regularly watch films and TV shows in French. It is better if they are accompanied by subtitles in their native language. Watch carefully the intonation and manner of pronunciation, try to reproduce some of the lines you heard. Record all your efforts on a voice recorder so that after listening, you can compare them with the original.
Learn new words every day, memorize speech patterns and common expressions. Beginners can use a dictionary or phrasebook, this will help in mastering lexical material. When studying grammar, try to immediately form sentences in French without translating into Russian. Start with phrases, simple sentences and gradually try to compose complex long sentences on your own. It is recommended to learn about ten words every day.
Using a dictionary, try to translate simple texts yourself, read three to four pages every day. Try not to skip or delay learning for minor reasons, listen and try to translate the lyrics of songs by French performers. Work two to three hours a day and consolidate your skills, then you will be able to learn French faster.
You can check to what extent your goal has been achieved and how much you have managed to increase your level, moving it from “0” to intermediate or even advanced (B), using appropriate testing. You can easily take the test online. Similar checks are also carried out in full-time and correspondence French language courses.
And in the end, one more piece of advice: remember that any language, if it is not used in practice, is considered dead, therefore, having mastered the first basics, try to communicate in writing or orally with native French speakers, be it correspondence on the Internet or oral conversations in real life life.
One of the most beautiful languages in the world is French. It is he and our native Russian that are considered the richest in synonyms. Many people dream of being able to communicate fluently or at least have basic knowledge. But at the moment, English is considered the main foreign language in schools. Some teach German. To master excellent French, you have to resort to various methods and independent study.
How to learn French if you have basic knowledge?
French is a language spoken by about 200 million people. There are countries in all 5 continents where it is considered official.
Knowing it, you can travel with ease. Traveling with knowledge of French to European countries is especially convenient, where approximately every 3 speaks it to one degree or another.
- The greatest attention should be paid to phonetics. That is, the highlight of the language is the correct pronunciation. To do this, you need to constantly train your speech apparatus, constantly practice pronunciation. At the very beginning, even when you still don’t understand the meaning of the words, songs and text, try to repeat everything, say it out loud. Only thanks to such methods can pronunciation be brought to a decent level.
- New - every day! You can only learn French by studying hard. Every day, on your own or with the help of teachers, set yourself a goal to remember a new word or phrase. That is, every day it is worth repeating the material you have covered and adding something new.
- Strive for originality every day. To quickly master a language, you need to learn to understand foreign speech. To do this, it is recommended, in addition to classes with a teacher and direct communication, to listen to music and watch films. French with subtitles will help you learn in a short time.
- Always have a dictionary with you, or better yet several. Is it difficult to learn French? If you don’t miss classes, show deep interest and independence in studying, then everything is quite achievable. A dictionary will always help you clarify new words and sentences.
How to quickly learn French from scratch
At any age it is never too late to learn. If you have long dreamed of learning French at home from scratch, then you should not put it aside. There are many techniques to remember a language from scratch.
Some important tips:
- Be patient! Starting from scratch is always difficult. But to realize your dream, you need to show tremendous patience. Even if at first it seems to you that there is no progress, you cannot retreat.
An important rule is to praise yourself and enjoy any successes. You managed to pronounce the first words in your language correctly - mark this achievement on your calendar.
Time should be distributed in such a way that during the day at least 3 hours are spent studying. This can be done both in class and in your free time, watching, for example, clips in French.
- An important tip for learning from scratch is to determine your type of perception. This should be done at the very beginning of learning French. Each person has a unique ability to best remember only one type of information - visual, auditory or kinesthetic. Determining the type of perception will help you choose the most convenient ways to learn a language.
Many people believe that it is impossible to remember French without a teacher. Therefore, many are interested in how to quickly learn French on their own.
To do this you need to have:
- French-Russian dictionary (preferably more than one);
- Self-instruction manual;
- Large notepad for notes;
- French video courses;
- Grammar textbook.
These are the most basic and necessary subjects for self-study. To master French, you need to manage your time and make every effort.
For self-study you need:
- Buy a tome dictionary. This is a book in the most convenient format for learning;
- Connect several channels in French from your provider. If this is not possible, then find them on the Internet and bookmark them for frequent viewing;
- Listen to radio channels in a foreign language every day;
- Watch training programs on the Internet. There are a huge number of them on the Youtube website;
- Post educational posters, reminders, funny stickers in French around the house;
- Download educational games and programs to your smartphone as needed;
- Watch movies with subtitles;
The best way to learn is through live communication with native speakers. If possible, then with the help of social media. networks you can make useful contacts. Friends from other countries will help you learn the language quickly and on your own.
The fastest effect can be achieved if you are in a French-speaking country. In this case, independent study will be rapid and fruitful.
Here you will need:
- Listen carefully to your interlocutor;
- Try to constantly speak French so that they can correct you;
- Constantly work on verb conjugations;
- Talk to yourself;
- Meet people on the streets, try to talk about yourself;
- Every day write down and pronounce new words and sentences many times.
How to learn French in 5 minutes?
Is it possible to learn a foreign language in 5 minutes? Of course not. But you can always make every effort, with the necessary motivation, to quickly learn the speech of another country.
Some people learn languages very quickly and easily. And others have to repeat the same phrases hundreds of times to achieve perfect pronunciation.
French is a very beautiful and rich language. If you suddenly need to learn it in 5 minutes, then you should resort to the following methods:
- You need to write down the most important words and phrases for yourself. During the day you can easily remember about 50 sentences in a foreign language. Then the portion should be slightly reduced to 30 new words per day.
If you are being sent to a French-speaking country in the near future, it is worth knowing expressions such as: " hello, my name is X", "Thank you ", " repeat please», « I live in X. How do I get there?" etc.
If you need an accelerated language learning course, then a great option is to hire a tutor or join a study group. In this case, they will always help you repeat, translate or read French correctly. In just 2-3 months it is possible to master it by 80%.
French is the second world language after English. He is rich and distinguished by the beauty of speaking. It will take time to study it. To study on your own, you should constantly practice, use various gadgets and devote several hours a day to it.
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