Can anyone help me get better at French?

Question

Im studying A-level so I'm not bad at it, just nowhere near fluent!

Answer 1

Hey,

The best way to improve your french is by reading. Buy french news journals, or read news articles on the net- whenever u come across a new word you must look it up..! Once a week learn and memorise your vocab list. After doing this, listen to the radio on the net, listen to talk programmes and you will eventually recognise more and more words as your vocab list from reading accumilates. Once you've got the listening down you will feel more confident with speaking, speak and think in french as much as you can..!

I never said it was going to be easy but it's not impossible. ANYONE can learn a language it's not a matter of being more intelligent at all..the most important thing is that you want to learn..

oh yeah..never be embarrased to speak..ppl will understand that u want to learn, and no one is ever fluent from the beginning, once u overcome that you will be fine..

good luck!

Answer 2

I did AS Level French last year and I wouldn't worry about it - I got an A without being anywhere near fluent and none of my friends who are doing A2 at the moment are fluent at all except one, but that's only because he is half French.

If you really want to improve, however, then listen to as many CDs/tapes with French listening exercises as possible - if these aren't available wherever you are studying then they are probably available on amazon, with French study guides in good bookshops or on another website. Also learn lots of vocab, (especially 'linking words' such as neanmoins = nevertheless, vraisemblablement = probably etc) - I know it's tedious but it will help you understand written French much and improve your spoken sentence construction.

Answer 3

You're studying A-Level - no one is expecting you to be fluent!! That's only expected at university-level, and even THEN it's only after the year abroad.

You could try to find a French person to practise speaking with (could be tricky - there are plenty of French chatrooms though, although French people use text speak like we do, which can be difficult to understand for non-native speakers e.g. kdo = cadeau), listen to French radio on the net, work on your grammar, particularly adjectival agreements, read French magazines and newspapers (articles can be found on the net), make vocab lists and learn them (including genders and plural spellings). If you feel like you really need help, you could look for a private tutor.

I'm sure you're fine, really!

Answer 4

Read and listen, yes, but it would even be easier, maybe if you could get yourself a "canal plus" decodeur. With that, and a plate, you should be able to get dozens of French tV channels.
To buy your decodeur, you might need to actally go to France. Try to make it a 2 weeks holiday, to meet and talk to as many people as you can: this might help. Don't forget, then, to enquire about your subscribtion (not too much, I think). Ask for "le bouquet".
And, most important even: do not be shy: talk as much as you can: your French will not be worst than most French people's English. You have nothing to be ashamed of (a little accent is even very sexy). So listen, yes, but mainly: talk!

Answer 5

try to read some French texts aloud at least 10 minutes a day!
It really helps, if you continue doing so for some time, you will start using some phrases you have read and which has been memorised in your subconscious mind. Also, when you learn a new word, try to form a few funny sentences with that word so that you can remember its meaning and usage!
GOOD LUCK

Answer 6

i need to know more of ur troubles to help you

try to be around it more. Listen to french radio, tv, music, speak it, watch movies with french subtitles etc. Or just study more

u have an A, ur doing just fine prolly.

Answer 7

Michel Thomas CD you can by them at WH Smith. Listen and repeat. Very good for spoken french.

Answer 8

I am afraid that after 9-11 there is no real hope for your quest.
What with this craze about French Fries being called Freedom Fries, etc.
If you don’t give up after that, I advise reading, reading and reading.
It may sound old-fashioned, but reading also implies reading in a loud voice.
Practice, practice, practice!
Don’t give up and don‘t lose hope!
C’est l’experience qui fait parfait.
Avec mes meilleurs voeux!

Answer 9

Well,send me a message or email me and lets get your french improved, and don't worry I'm not looking to chat you up or seduce, i just want to help you, and speak in french coz i don't speak it frequently here as i live in England.

Answer 10

I'm French, let me know how l can help you. My email is [e-mail].