I would like to improve my english,i'm french ,what do u advise me?

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end,if u want i could improve ur french,too

i'm really happy to see that english people are altruistics,surprise by the which to help me in this way,thank u a lot (in the french answer/question there are so many people who don't give a real answer and just want to have some fun... )

Answer 1

Don't take advice off anyone on this site! Most of them need to improve their English too!

Answer 2

[quote]I would like to improve my english,i'm french ,what do u advise me?

end,if u want i could improve ur french,too

i'm really happy to see that english people are altruistics,surprise by the which to help me in this way,thank u a lot (in the french answer/question there are so many people who don't give a real answer and just want to have some fun... )[endquote]

Stop using 'u' as an alternative to 'you'.

I learned French many years ago at school. Last year I visited France for the first time (Paris) and I was amazed at how easy it was to fall into conversations even though I had only my memory to help me.

If you can take a summer job in the United Kingdom, or Ireland, you can pick up the tone and the metre (pace) of the language so you don't - hesitate - between - words - in - a - stilted - way.

If you find it difficult use "Again, please, a little more slowly." (Encore une fois, un petit plus lentement s'il vous plaît.)

Answer 3

I'm English and I also speak French and Spanish. I've just spent a year living in France and spain and i would say that is absolutely the best way to learn a language. Books can teach you grammar and standard vocabulary, but they can't teach you the modern slang that natives are using, they can't teach you fully about the way of life in that country etc. So I would say the best way to learn English would be to go to university or get a job, or even just do a residential summer language school in Britain, Ireland, America, Canada, Australia etc. The best way to study abroad long term is through Erasmus at www.erasmus.ac.uk and there's loads of summer courses available all over the world - just use a search engine.

If you can't live abroad, then watch as much English TV as possible. Listen online to BBC Radio. Switch your homepage to an English website and make a point of reading the main news articles in English every day. You can access the british press online. read English horoscopes. Listen to English weather forecasts. Basically - get as much contact with the language as you possible can. And do things you enjoy - learning a language is not about reading grammar books and learning lists of vocabulary. If you like films, read the film reviwes in english. If you like music, find an English radio station you enjoy. The internet puts so many resources at your fingertips, you'll be able to find something you enjoy doing.

Good Luck.

Answer 4

It seems the best way to learn a language is to hear it and speak it with a native speaker. If you don't mind learning American English instead of the British English that you are probably more likely to encounter, I will be happy to spend some time chatting with you with yahoo IM with voice-over-ip. I am zone24h on yahoo IM. Maybe I could also pick up some French so I can understand more when I visit my brother who lives in Normandy, this has become a yearly event.
Chris

Answer 5

Well, i have known many people who have come and worked in England and have improved their English while they are here, and that way you are "made" to improve your language techniques.

Or you could try talking to English people, I'm sure there must be some in your local community, also watching English programmes, reading English books etc will help

But one thing that is a must in a English/French - French/English dictionary, this will help your reading, and when you know the basic language rules you can teach yourself new words.

Aurevoir!

Answer 6

I advise you to use English in any way possible! On the internet there are lots of English web sites, radio stations and discussion forums as well as things like Skype. Make full use of these to improve all aspects of your English.

Well done on constructing good sentences, just a few pointers though. We use a capital letter for the word I, and where you have put u we spell it you. I know that you will see these errors on native speakers posts, it comes from laziness when texting. We should all try to use English properly in order to help people like yourself.

Good luck to you!

Answer 7

The best way to learn any language is to talk with someone in that language, to whatever level you have read the vocabulary and grammar at that point.
Try comming over the channel tunnel at some point if you can and speak to some of the locals, they will be happy to oblige patiently, many English people like the French accent and will no doubt welcome you.

Answer 8

I would love to improve my french. I studied french many years ago. It sounds so much more melodious than English. Have you tried the CD's for learning language? I think you are doing very well.

Answer 9

Based on the snippet above, your English is better than most in the forum :-)

Living in France you have access to significant amounts of English media. You should listen to the radio or watch TV in English when you can (although it will be tiring if you do it too much).

I recommend finding music in your favorite style, in English, with lyric sheets. Follow the words in writing as you listen. It will help you to catch the "rythm" of the language - understanding where one word ends and another begins without concentrating on it. Beware of inappropriate language though!

Bonne chance! Je vous souhaite le mieux.

Answer 10

I've a French friend who said she started to learn English through listening to music. She has a degree now so it must be a good way to get started.

Answer 11

I know English and Spanish and i'm trying to learn French, i know a little French