First French lessons. French from scratch: tips, books, personal experience. Channel "Real French"

In France, everyone speaks the most beautiful language in the world - French. It is a pleasure to learn and pronounce it. At the same time, there will be no difficulty in pronunciation, except for the notorious rolling “r” for a Russian-speaking person. All the difficulties lie in reading written words, where 8 letters can be pronounced as 2. Where to start learning French if the only words that come to mind are “Salute” and “Cherche la femme”?

The entire process of learning any language is divided into essential blocks or stages, including mandatory exercises and additional classes to broaden your horizons and spark interest in the country, culture and history. The first step is always pronunciation, which includes:

• Studying the alphabet, letters and sounds conveyed by them;
• Studying simple one-syllable words, as examples for the alphabet or for building vocabulary;
• Training the perception of sounds by ear, getting used to French speech through audiobooks, music, videos.

The second stage includes reading and perceiving French words “from sight”. This is more complicated; the rules of phonetics and spelling are included in the process. Usually at this stage the following is added to speech listening:

• Doing grammar exercises on phonetics

  Studying letter combinations, rules for reading individual diphthongs or triphthongs. There are a great many of them in the French language;
  Practicing pronunciation of words and phrases written in the book;
  Collecting the first words in a personal dictionary.

To reading you also need to add writing words, so the third stage is usually writing, which in turn consists of the following additional tasks:

• Practicing writing printed and capital letters French alphabet;
• Performing exercises in notebooks aimed at developing motor skills and getting the hand used to writing French letters;
• Maintaining own dictionary, where you need to write down the studied words with transcription and translation;
• French spelling, mastering the peculiarities of composing sentences and punctuation marks.

After you can write and gain basic knowledge about reading individual letters and letter combinations, you can proceed to the most important stage - speaking, constructing phrases. Conversation is the most difficult moment in any foreign language.

You need to express your thoughts by collecting all the knowledge you have gained about pronunciation, grammar, and sentence construction. That is why the first 3 stages come first, in order to think based on visual, mechanical and sound associations, the so-called “anchors”. On final stage already added:

• Adapted literature;
• Audio materials, video materials with subtitles;
• Personal conversation with other students or with representatives of the French-speaking nation - native speakers.

Exercises and methodological literature must be continued to be studied and mastered so that the training becomes comprehensive and versatile. If you choose just one thing, the lessons will become boring and it will be quite difficult to stimulate interest. Without a compelling goal, learning French on your own will be quite difficult.

Who can help you learn French?

Self-study French- it’s a complex and labor-intensive task, it requires tremendous patience and ironclad motivation, otherwise nothing will work out. You need to spend 40-60 minutes a day on classes, at least 3 times a week, regularly, without long and frequent absences. Then the result will be noticeable quite quickly. You will not speak French in a month or two, as advertisements for some courses promise; it takes about six months for a student to start constructing his first meaningful expressions from scratch.

On the way to developing pronunciation, analyzing grammar and searching teaching materials It's better to consult a specialist. It will be very difficult and time consuming to look through all the courses offered online and choose the one you need on your own, but the teacher can correctly suggest and adjust your searches. What options can you choose:

• Ready-made full-cycle courses presented online for free or paid access;
• Online teacher-led learning courses;
• Classes at a language school - course of study;
• Personal training with a teacher;
• The hardest way is to travel to France for a couple of months with or without basic knowledge, and study the language “in the fields.”

Any of the options listed can bring good results if you have the desire to learn and motivation. Without them, no teacher will make you speak.

Resources for learning French

If you decide to start learning on your own, without the help of a teacher or with minimal participation, then you can use the World Wide Web as a source of information and knowledge. There are dozens of websites, apps and apps for learning French. methodological manuals. 7 most popular of them:

1. lingust.ru is an excellent resource for all levels: from basic to advanced. Methodological literature, assignments and audio assistants will guide you and tell you how best to structure your training.
2. le-francais.ru – offers students to learn French with the help of online lessons and using specially developed materials. A popular and useful site for beginners.
3. tapis.com.au is an interesting resource for beginners and those wishing to brush up on old knowledge. Lots of interesting materials - audio, video and exercises.
4. podcastfrancaisfacile.com – a site with a bunch of different materials in audio format for listening to free time. There is information on different topics and sections of educational materials.
5. francaisonline.com offers online language learning with teachers. Convenient and simple site with additional sections educational materials For self-study.
6. bescherelle.com allows you to learn a language in game form, the site contains complex and simple games, problems and rules presented in the form of an interesting game. Suitable for any level, even children will find it interesting.
7. hosgeldi.com is a resource for replenishing your vocabulary, it offers to regularly learn new words, you can subscribe and you will receive materials by email.

If you are a visual person by type of information perception, and learning is easier while watching video materials, then the following resources are for you:

1. Video lessons from the Culture TV channel using the Polyglot system are located online at TK Culture. Here you can gain basic knowledge of the pronunciation and grammar of the French language using a specially developed method in 16 lessons.
2. The website bonjour.com is needed for beginning students who decide to master pronunciation on their own. Here you can find a lot of videos about the rules of sounding basic words and phrases.
3. A treasure trove of video clips in all languages ​​of the world - the BBC channel website, where you can find scientific programs, interviews, funny and educational materials in French. bbc.com
4. The interview in French with subtitles can be viewed on the website ina.fr. The material will be sufficient to master pronunciation features and improve reading speed.
5. Interesting material is presented by the website baihou.ru in the form of an educational series, where all the information is presented simply and clearly, and there are subtitles for each video.

For maximum immersion in culture and daily life The French can become familiar with print and online publications in France, watching national television and listening to local radio stations.

• Television France- france24.com, tivi5mondeplus.com, d8.tv;
  All radio stations in the country- radios.syxy.com;
  French daily newspapers and their online versions - Le Figaro and Le Nouvel observateur.

These resources will be enough to diversify boring lessons and exercises, gain a lot of different information about life and the situation in the country, study cultural features, important milestones in history and the mentality of the French.

1. Learn to enjoy your lessons. Boring memorization of rules and monotonous repetition of the same words will not bring results, because you need to put something else into the work. Dilute the materials with funny videos, reading books, watching films, combine a pleasant pastime and lessons. Find an interesting interlocutor and practice your acquired knowledge in a personal, relaxed conversation.

   

2. Spend 30-60 minutes a day studying French. Regular, even short, exercises give enormous results if done productively and until the moment when they get boring. The ideal time is 40 minutes, of which 10-15 are for repeating old material, the rest of the time for new knowledge. Choose the time when your brain is most active. For some it is easier to recognize and remember in the morning, for others it is a night owl and new material I can only get my head around it at night.
3. Don't try to learn everything in 1 sitting. You can still sit through lessons on the first day of training for 4-5 hours, but such a volume will quickly get boring and become a burden. Accordingly, productivity will quickly drop to zero. Break the lesson into hour-long blocks and study every day.
4. Get a dictionary. A notebook with notes performs several functions at once: mechanical memorization of the material covered, words are always at hand and available for repetition, all the information studied is in one place. You can duplicate new words on a separate sheet and attach them in a visible place. You can periodically look at what you have written out of boredom and refresh your memory.
5. Repeat the material covered. Spend 20-30% of class time on yesterday's topic, and better first time to look through everything recorded. If you spend 15 minutes a day on this, you won’t have to learn the material again in a couple of months.
6. Read more literature. Reading books broadens your horizons, distracts you from problems, calms you down and helps you study. French authors were as productive as in any other country, so there is material for everyone. On initial stage You will need to look for adapted literature and read books of your level or higher with a dictionary. With the growth of vocabulary, the range of works will increase and expand.
7. Try to talk as often as possible. Without practice, you cannot learn a language, either in six months or in your entire life. The point of training is the opportunity to maintain a dialogue and communicate with representatives of another country. You can get the opportunity to communicate at special forums, in language schools, in social networks, on trips. At first, communication will be primitive, but with the help of your interlocutor you can learn stable figures of speech, words often used in dialogue, analogues of standard phrases, and much more.
8. Find like-minded people. A person always needs to feed his interests and find strength for further development. The best way to do this is to show off the knowledge you have gained and the evolution of knowledge. In language schools, on forums and among friends you can find opportunities to exchange results. Nothing motivates more than the desire to do better than someone else.

   

9. Learn the language comprehensively. Exercises, writing, reading, audio materials, video materials - everything should be included. To study French on your own, you need to create a program that will harmoniously combine all types of classes. Then learning will be productive and interesting.
10. Try to learn phrases rather than individual words in the context of everyday conversation. Concepts change meaning greatly depending on the neighborhood. Words taken out of context have little relation to real speech. Try to study phrases in order to remember the peculiarities of sentence construction, the use of individual words, phraseological units and idioms.
11. Develop a system for rewarding your success. In class with a teacher this function perform assessments, praise, prizes. Any incentive activities may be suitable for self-study. Once you've learned a block, treat yourself to ice cream, a trip to the park, or a new trinket. Choose for yourself nice little things and celebrate small victories. While waiting for a prize, a boring lesson will go much faster and more productive.

    

12. Don't give up at the first difficulties. The most difficult months will be 3-6, when the first fuse has passed, and little material has been studied. Then laziness begins, the search for excuses and the first absences from classes. Find the strength to overcome them, in six months it will be much easier, the brain will get used to portioned loads and will begin to perceive new information more calmly.

How to learn French on your own?

To summarize, we need to talk about motivation. The main thing is to want to learn French, materials and courses are freely available online and in bookstores. Find an hour a day to study and have fun, combining studying with watching movies. reading books, talking to interesting people. Then the process will be as productive as possible, even without resorting to the help of teachers and other linguists.

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 allows us to communicate with anyone and at any distance, but also gives each of us a powerful “kick” in realizing the need to learn new languages. Of course, in modern world It’s possible to live with knowledge of only one language, but every year it becomes more and more difficult to do this, and it’s no longer reputable...

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. On par with English, everyone speaks French 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, which will be useful to you in learning French.

Advice№ 1. Determine who you are by type of perception.

Who are you: auditory (you remember better by hearing), visual (trust your vision), kinesthetic (sensitive experience, sensations are important to you) or discrete (perceive the world around us 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, magazines, newspapers, brochures, even advertising... With this you 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. Same for the French, grammatically correct speech 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 beginning “Francophone”, then here is mine 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'm going to school). And this is very cool, because with a small vocabulary (at first), you can in short sentences express your thoughts clearly. 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 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 in a month you will be able to speak 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 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 useful videos in French.

Well, we’ve already talked about books: look for your favorite reading 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 look at interesting programs various topics, but most importantly, this channel will help you learn French in the Apprendre le Français section (for all language levels).

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 schools foreign languages ​​that 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! This 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 soon) 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 don't 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 correct pronunciation It will stick even better in your head. Accept any criticism of pronunciation with gratitude and find out how to speak correctly, construct a sentence, 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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Teaching languages ​​is my life, I can’t do anything else, and I don’t want to do anything else. in 2016, I decided to create the LF School to gather a wonderful team of professional teachers and share experience and effective secrets in training, so that classes at our school become necessary for you and bring the desired result. I will be very glad to see you among the students of our school, or among my personal students!

The ProLingvo online French course will allow beginners to:

1. become familiar with basic grammar concepts (reference materials course (lessons)) ;
2. learn words and expressions(non-boring exercises will help with this);
3. learn to hear the language by ear(phrases in tasks are voiced);
4. learn to write correctly in French(phrases from dictation).

The exercises will serve as a convenient tutorial for beginners:

• answers are checked immediately (answers are checked after each task);
• in case of an error, the program selects a phrase or word element;
• Comments are provided for many assignments.

1. The best results are obtained by performing exercises according to the following scheme:
   • first day - new material: familiarization and “rough” execution of the exercise (do the exercise no more than 2 times in a row; do not attach importance to mistakes);
   • the next day: “refresh” the theory and perform the exercises 2-3 times in a row (there will be much fewer mistakes);
   • at the end of the week: repeat all the exercises done during the current week.
   Memorization is facilitated by repetition at certain intervals (not to be confused with cramming).
2. Make time for studying: find 3-5 days a week when you can study French for at least 15-20 minutes. Dedicate your weekends to relaxation and/or family.
3. Beginners make many mistakes by transferring (automatically) the rules of Russian grammar into French: gender, word order in a sentence, etc. are confused. Remember you are learning French, not Russian.
4. Don't cram exceptions! Once you have a solid grasp of the basics of French, exceptions (irregularities in the language) will be noticeable and easy to remember. Understand and learn to use those words and constructions that make up 90% of the language.
5. Don't cram words from lists! This is ineffective, but many people waste their time memorizing words that are easily forgotten.
6. Everyone has their own speed of absorption. Take your time and don't overload yourself:
   • it takes time to “learn” the material;
   • everyone remembers exactly as much as they can;
   • the first steps will be the most difficult;
   • then new rules will be remembered more easily, since the proportion of novelty will be less.
7. For beginners, grammar is given in a volume that will allow you to quickly understand the structure of sentences and texts. To speak faster, don't limit yourself to exercises: You can't learn a language just from grammar books.
   • make sentences for yourself about what you do during the day;
   • read any texts (the goal is to come across familiar words and constructions);
   • listen to songs in French.

Learning something new is always a complex, long process that requires not only excellent theoretical knowledge, but also frequent practice. Learning French from scratch is more than possible. All you need is a little patience, effort and diligence. In this article we will help you understand all the intricacies of the upcoming matter.

Let's start with the basics

To start speaking a foreign language as well as native speakers, you will need to put in a lot of effort. How to learn French if you have never encountered it before? You should start learning from the basics, this will make it easier to get used to speech, spelling, etc. This stage includes a basic vocabulary, a set of rules of pronunciation and usage, which are most often used in reality.

Let's look at a few tips that will help direct your energy in the right direction:

• Learning French start with easy words, such as greetings, farewells, words of gratitude. It is enough to memorize two phrases every day, and also translate them into frequent use in life.
• Gradually add additional elements to what you have learned, translating them into simple sentences such as: “How are you?”, “Can I pay?”, “How much does it cost?”. Like words, repeat them every day, using them in real practice.
• Compose your own biography in a foreign language, where there will be answers to the main questions: “What is your name?”, “How old?”, “Where are you from?” ...
• Continue to practice daily, even if the words and phrases are clearly remembered. Use the tutorial, this helps in learning French from scratch.
• Place stickers throughout the house, denoting the items that are most often used in everyday life with foreign names: refrigerator, stove, bedside table, doors, windows, tables, chairs, TV, telephone, iron and more. It will be much easier to remember French names, since they are always in sight.

Advice! If you are studying on the eve of a business trip, significantly increase your French vocabulary, focusing on the profession, supplementing with basic terms for beginners.

Advanced Training

If it’s easier to master the basics on your own, then deeper knowledge requires assistance from a qualified specialist. Is it difficult to cope alone? Certainly! You will be able to memorize, group words into whole sentences, and over time you will understand how to learn to speak French well, but this is extremely little. The ability to correctly select temporary insertions, decline, and become understandable to a native speaker - a lot of work, which only a professional can help you deal with.

To learn French in depth, use the following rules:

1. Training program for children and adults is different, but there is one main thread: associate every new knowledge with something ordinary. This will make it easier for you to remember even the most complex terminology.
2. Hire professional teacher, he will help with the question: “How to quickly learn French from scratch?”, attend his lessons 2-3 times a week. Don't stop in ordinary life repeat the old, adding new knowledge. Watching movies will help you understand colloquial speech and improve your mental perception as you hear what French sounds like.
3. After each French lesson, do some self-reflection. Thanks to it, you will be able to focus on vulnerable areas, not forgetting to look at them in the next lesson.
4. Emphasize tense endings and word forms, especially when learning how to read French. Write down the main rules on one sheet of paper, then hang it in a visible place. Regularly say them in your mind before composing a sentence or reading texts.
5. Reinforce what you have learned in every lesson and only then start learning new things .
6. “How to quickly learn French from scratch?” is a common question, the correct answer to which is: “There is no need for haste!” Pay attention to even the smallest details, only in this case can you master speech and spelling perfectly.

Attention! How long it takes to learn French from scratch is a loose concept, but with the help of a professional, achieving your goal will be much easier and faster.

Common Mistakes

Learning French for beginners from scratch is difficult at first, and much will be unclear. If you decide to study on your own, pay attention to the following mistakes:

• Chaotic learning French on your own from scratch is the most common mistake that will never lead to good results.
• Start studying thinking only about how to quickly learn the language. Quality perception requires time and effort.
• Do not supplement the process with watching films, listening to music in French. If you avoid this, you will not understand how to learn to speak correctly.
• Without learning foreign language literature, it is impossible to understand how to read as well as a native speaker.
• French for children should be taught in a strict manner, especially if the acquaintance occurs from scratch.
• Studying with interruptions is wrong. Buy a French tutorial and use it daily.

Advice! French for beginners is always a challenge that is best done under the strict supervision of a professional.

1. Learning is easier for children if master the material in a playful way, combining the complex with the easy.
2. Watch more films and read books in a foreign language, preferably out loud. In this way, not only memory will work, but diction will also improve.
3. Daily contact with sources will help you understand whether it is difficult to learn French on your own and whether it is worth getting a tutor.
4. Don’t forget to pronounce question phrases with increased intonation. Start from the first lesson, this will make it easier to get used to pronouncing French questions correctly.
5. Don't try to master the basics and the main part at the same time. Chaoticity is the main enemy it does not contribute to how to learn French easily.
6. Don't be afraid to make mistakes while communicating. Apologize, try to correct yourself.
7. Consider the factors that led you to want to study; if this is a working area, start learning French for business, focusing on your profession.

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Conclusion

Start learning French from the basics, thanks to this you will be able to understand better structure and features, and in the future it will be easier for you to remember complex phrases and phrases. Systematic classes and maximum immersion in the language environment will help you achieve good results.