I have Pimsleur.
I have Rosetta Stone.
I have countless online tools.
But I feel lost in a deluge of language learning stuff and I dont even know where to begin.
I'm looking for a systematic approach. One that is very structured to ensure the best results.
Perhaps I should buy a French textbook and the media stuff that comes with it (like the CDs, videos, and workheets). That way I'll learn each aspect of the language like someone taking a class.
Any ideas/suggestions?
2007-03-19 17:57:43 · 9 answers · asked by amina 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
I'm 15 yrs old and i dont know if I can enroll in a college course
2007-03-19 18:07:07 · update #1
buy a french dictionary
i am in french and its fun but kinda boring
2007-03-19 17:59:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really suggest your text book idea. Im taking and independent learning french class at a major university right now and the text book is doing it all. Years of high shool french I didn't learn a fraction of what I am teaching myself now without a professor. Try a basic entry leven school text book. Go step by step. Seperate your vocab from your grammar and culture and just study away. The hardest part when on your own is speaking. Most books these days do come with a disc that will help you with pronunciation. I really do suggest teaching yourself from a text book now after experiencing several french classes. I believe the language is a lot more interesting than others. Just stay motivated because you really don't have a grade or a test at the end of the week to be working for. Plus watch your favorite movies in french with french subtitles. You know the words and whats going on so you get to hear the accent and you can pretty much translate. Bon chance!
2007-03-20 01:06:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps to take some classes (even one semester at your community college to get you started). Some colleges offer night classes. Summer classes are a possibility. If you live in a bigger city there might be an Alliance Francaise there (this approach is a little harder imho bc the teacher conducts the class only in French with no explanations in English). But the classes are cheap and if you just need some French for use as a tourist, it might be enough.
2007-03-20 01:03:52 · answer #3 · answered by Santa C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend the textbook series "Espaces". It comes with a Textbook, workbook and lab manual. It also comes with access to the Espaces supersite where you have online lessons to ensure you are saying a words accurately as consonants you wouldn't expect are left out.
For Example:
They like Apples - Ils aiment les pommes.
Pronounced (il aim lay pom)
2007-03-20 01:07:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the fastest way to learn a language is to hear itbeing spoken amongst people. Then you try to participate in the conversation (dont participate with people that will laugh at you).
Once you are ok with that, what you need to do is get yourself to read a french newspaper (as boring as it might seem). You will see that the more you read, the more comfortable you are with french.
2007-03-20 01:03:28 · answer #5 · answered by something crazy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I want to do the same you do, I also want to teach myself French, but I only buy the books such as - fast conversation daily in French. I also learn Grammar and verbe, I hope you will speak French with me, and we can learn together
2007-03-20 05:42:14 · answer #6 · answered by Neighbour 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Le pimsleur es le plus mieux (its the best)
my father teaches English with the pimsleur - its all he uses.
Find someone who speaks french to practice with....
2007-03-20 01:05:14 · answer #7 · answered by freshbliss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a college course. It's cheaper than buying all that stuff and you'll a lot faster.
2007-03-20 01:00:26 · answer #8 · answered by C J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy tapes that say words and then you repeat them. They are a lot easier and help with the pronunciation.
2007-03-21 16:42:55 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ღ♥kαчlα♥ღ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋