| If you want to learn French, then you got to take | | | | regularly, and it will also boost your motivation |
| the right steps. Many English speakers try to | | | | since you will not be wondering why you are |
| speak French, but many of them will quit without | | | | learning the French language. |
| becoming fluent. | | | | 4. French Trips |
| Follow these tips and you should be able to speak | | | | Why not traveling to France? If you are Canadian, |
| French in less than one year. I mean that if you | | | | it's even better. Just go to Quebec, and voila! You |
| had to travel to France today, being left alone in | | | | are surrounded by French speaking people. |
| Paris wouldn't be an issue because you will be able | | | | Be aware that some French expressions will differ |
| to find your way and communicate. | | | | than the original, However, this is more than |
| 1. Learn all the essential French Phrases | | | | enough to start practicing your French skills like |
| There are hundreds of common phrases (also | | | | crazy! |
| called basics phrases) available in books or audio. | | | | 5. French Dictionary |
| Get an mp3 player, and listen to these sentences | | | | Buy a good French/English - English/French |
| every single day. It's really easy. When you are | | | | dictionary like Hachette or Larousse. This is a |
| on your way to school or work, listen to these | | | | must have for anyone serious about learning |
| sentences. | | | | French. |
| 2. In House French Immersion | | | | 6. Get a French mate |
| Don't hesitate to listen to a lot of French. Get | | | | A very often overlooked step. Get a French |
| used to listen to the medias like news, and get a | | | | mate. It doesn't matter if he is French or |
| lot of reading materials like books and magazines. | | | | Canadian or any other French speaking country. |
| You can also find many French DVD's on | | | | You need someone to speak to and to motivate |
| hundreds of subjects. | | | | you when you feel you want to quit. |
| 3. French Conversation Groups | | | | Follow these tips and you will learn French this |
| Be sure to participate to French conversation | | | | year, and who know, we may even chat |
| groups in your area. This will help you to speak | | | | together. |