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The French language is very beautiful and romantic. It is spoken by residents of different countries of the world. If you want to learn the basics of French, start with useful words and expressions. Learn greetings, polite phrases, ways to introduce yourself, and other simple conversation skills. Practice your pronunciation as well as the grammar and structure of the language if you're ready to dig a little deeper. Flash cards, simple children's books, and trying simple French diary entries can help you.

Steps

How to learn common words and phrases

Greet people with the words "salut", "bonjour" and "bonsoir". To start a conversation and greet passers-by, you should study the greeting words of the French language. So, in most cases, it is appropriate to greet a person with the word "bonjour" (bonjour).

The letter "j" in the word "bonjour" is pronounced softly and sounds like the Russian sound "zh". The letter "n" should be pronounced barely perceptibly without touching the palate with the tip of the tongue. This sound occurs in the back of the mouth and is nasal.
The word literally translates to "good afternoon" and is a fairly formal greeting. In informal situations, you can say "salut" (salu), which translates as "hello."
The word "bonjour" is best used during the day, and in the evening say "bonsoir" (bon suar), which means "good evening."

Say “au revoir”, “bonne nuit” or “salut” to say goodbye. "Au revoir" (about revoir) is the most famous version of goodbye in French, which translates as "see you soon." As a less formal expression, you can use the word "salut", which means "hello" or "goodbye". Also in French, the Italian word “ciao” is sometimes used in phrases like “Ciao, salut”.
- You can also say “bonne nuit” which translates as “good night”.
Practice pronouncing letters alphabet to understand French phonetics. Pronounce the vowels a, e, i, o, u like "a", "e", "i", "o" and "y". Consonants like b and c are pronounced as "bae" and "se" in contrast to the English letters "bi" and "si".
- Pronounce the letters of the French alphabet: “a (a), be (b), se (c), de (d), e (e), eff (f), same (g), ash (h), and (i) , zhi (j), ka (k), el (l), em (m), en (n), o (o), pe (p), ku (q), er (r), es (s) , te (t), u (u), ve (v), double-ve (w), x (x), igrek, (y), zed (z) ".
- Practice pronouncing the letters of the alphabet to better understand the sound of vowels and consonants in French. This will improve your pronunciation, even if you only want to memorize useful and common expressions.
Learn to count in French. The numbers will help you place an order at a restaurant or tell you your age. Divide the task into several steps to quickly learn how to count to 1000. On the first day, practice counting from 1 to 10, then go from 11 to 20, and the next day memorize the remaining tens (30, 40, 50, and so on).
- Numbers from 1 to 10 in French are written as “un, deux, trois, quatre, cinq, six, sept, huit, neuf, dix” and pronounced “en (1), deu (2), trois (3), kyatr (4), senk (5), sis (6), set (7), whit (8), nef (9), dis (10) ”.
- A list of numbers in French with pronunciation tips can be found here.
Memorize useful phrases for travelers. If you are traveling to an area where French is spoken, learn to ask helpful questions like "Do you speak Russian?" or "Where is the restroom?" As in Russian, French has different words for the pronouns "you" (politely) and "you" (informally). When addressing a friend, say “tu,” and when addressing strangers and elders, use “vous” politely.

SPECIALIST'S ADVICE

Lorenzo Garriga is a native speaker and expert in French. He has many years of experience as a translator, author and editor. A composer, pianist and traveler who has been wandering the world for over 30 years on a tight budget with a backpack on his back.

French translator and native speaker

When traveling, it is always polite to know the phrases "Hello", "How are you" and "My name is ..."... At the same time, you should also know the phrase "Where is ...?", Which will be very useful in a new country. You will probably need to find a restroom, hotel and other useful places.

Memorize the French words "thank you" and "please". It's always wise to be polite when asking directions or ordering at a restaurant. Remember that French can also be addressed as “you” and “you”. Likewise, there is a polite and informal way of saying please.
- The formal version is "s" il vous plait "(strong woo ple). For example, say" Excusez-moi, s "il vous plaît, parlez-vous russe?" (eskuze mua, sil vu ple, parle vu ryus), which translates as "I beg your pardon, do you speak Russian?"
- A less formal version of the word "please" is "s" il te plait "(sil te plait). A friend can be asked" Je voudrais de l'eau, s "il te plait" (zhe woodre do lio, sil te plait) that means "Can I have some water, please?"
- Merci means thank you. To say “Thank you very much” or “Thank you so much,” say “Merci beaucoup” (merci boku) or “Merci bien” (merci bien).
- To say "You are always welcome," say "Je vous en prie" (jeo woo zan pri) - this is a polite version of the phrase, or "De rien" (dyorien), which translates as "not at all" and is less formal. ...
Learn to ask and answer the "How are you" question. Address the person with the phrase "Comment allez-vous?" (to command woo). This is a polite form. A less formal phrase sounds like "Comment vas-tu?" (command va tyu) or "Ça va?" (sa va).
- The answer to this question can be "Très bien", which means "very good." You can also say "Pas mal" (pa mal), which translates as "not bad", or "Ça va" (sa va) - "Slowly."
Learn to talk about yourself. Learn to give your name, age, country of residence and ask people similar questions. To introduce yourself, say "Je m" appelle "(the same mapel), which means" My name is. "
- To find out a person's name, ask "Comment vous appelez-vous?" (Koman woo swim woo) for polite address or "Comment tu t" appelles? " (room tapel) in a less formal setting.
- Ask “Quel âge as-tu” or more politely “Quel âge avez-vous” to find out the age of the person. Answer "J" ai 18 ans "(zhe diz uit an), which translates as" I am 18 years old. "
- "Où habitez-vous" (u abite wu) and "Où habites-tu?" (u abit tu) translates as "Where do you live / Where do you live?" You can answer “J’habite à Moscou, mais je suis de Moldova” (jabit a moscu, me zhe sui de molova), which means “I live in Moscow, but I’m from Moldova”.
How to improve your language skills
1. Practice your pronunciation, especially the French "R" sound. Listen to native speakers and strive to imitate to learn how to form sounds in the throat, not in the front of the mouth. For example, in Russian, the sound "P" is formed by the rattling of the tip of the tongue, while for French "R" the root of the tongue must be taken closer to the soft palate.
  
  Memorize the kind of words. As in Russian, in French all nouns and adjectives are either masculine or feminine. Many words with an e ending are feminine, but it's important to remember that there are many exceptions! The first thing to remember is that the gender of the adjective must match the gender of the noun.
  - In addition, if a noun is plural, then the adjective that describes it must also be plural. Use the phrase "Sam est petit" (sam e petit) to say that the boy is Himself short. If the girls with the names Sam and Beth are both short, then say “Sam et Beth sont petites” (he and Beth sleep petite).
  - The form of the French article must also correspond to the gender and number. "Un" and "une" (yong and yun) are masculine and feminine indefinite articles. "Le", "la" and "les" (le, la, le) are masculine and feminine definite articles, as well as the plural article. If the word begins with a vowel, then the article is truncated to "l": "l'école" (lecol), which translates as "school".
  - If you are talking about yourself, use the correct adjectives. For example, "Je suis lituanien" (zhe suis lituanien) is masculine, and "Je suis lituanienne" (zhe suis lituanien) is feminine.
2. Learn to use auxiliary verbs. Using the verbs "être" (to be) and "avoir" (to have) is not always easy, but it is an important basic aspect of the French language. In French, auxiliary verbs are needed in phrases like "I'm hungry" and "I'm thirsty." For example, "J'ai faim" (zhe fem) and "J'ai soif" (zhe suaf) literally translate as "I have a hunger" and "I have a thirst."
  - To find out if a person is hungry, ask the question "Avez-vous faim?" (ave woo fem) or "As-tu faim?" (and bye fem). Replace “faim” with “soif” (suaf) to ask about thirst, or “sommeil” (sommei) to find out if the person wants to sleep.
  - The verb avoir always expresses states like hunger, thirst, and fatigue. The verb "être" (to be) is used with adjectives expressing gender and nationality.
How to use effective teaching methods
1. Memorize word lists daily or weekly. Make lists at your own pace. For example, use 10 new words or phrases every day, or a word of the day on your calendar to build your vocabulary every day.
  - As you study, review past lists to refresh your memory, then move on to new material.
  - Make thematic lists such as food, body parts, or household items. If you are traveling in a French-speaking country, then the words for travel can be found here.
2. Create flashcards to expand your vocabulary. Write the French word on one side and the translation on the other. Say the words out loud while recording. Check yourself or work with friends.

FRENCH,the native language of the vast majority of the population of France and the French-speaking regions of Belgium and Switzerland. These three territories are home to approx. 50 million, 4 million and 1 million French-speaking population. In several areas of France - Corsica, Brittany, Alsace, French Flanders and southern France - French is not the native language of the local population. French is the native language of approximately 6 million Canadians in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. It is spoken in the French colonies in the West Indies and in the Pacific Ocean and by about 600 thousand people in Haiti, a former French colony (until the beginning of the 19th century), where French became the state language. French remained as the official language in many former French colonies that gained independence after World War II: Guinea, Mauritania, Mali, Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Niger, Benin, Togo, Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic , Gabon, Congo and Madagascar, as well as in the former Belgian colonies of Zaire, Rwanda and Burundi French is one of the six official languages \u200b\u200bof the United Nations.

French belongs to the Romance group of languages, but occupies a special place in it, because, most likely, it has undergone a stronger Germanic (Frankish) influence than other Romance languages, as indicated by its very name. Originally only the language of the le-de-France region, consisting of Paris and the immediate vicinity, later, following the conquests of the Capetian kings, French spread over most of the territory of ancient Gaul. There are six important differences between French and the other major Romance languages. 1) Latin combination of sounds ca gave in French chawhich was once pronounced as ča, now - ša; eg latin caballum gave in Italian cavallo, in Spanish - caballo, and in French - cheval. Similarly, Latin ga changed in džaand then in ža. 2) Latin u gives in French ü ; eg latin murum gave in Italian muro, in Spanish - muro, and in French murwhich is pronounced mür. 3) Latin final -a gave in French, which is usually not pronounced in modern language; eg, luna gave in Italian luna, in Spanish - luna, and in French - lune. 4) Latin s before consonants gave in French h, which then disappeared, lengthening the preceding vowel, which began to be written with a circumflex; eg latin festa gave in Italian festa, in Spanish - fiesta, and in French - fête. 5) Latin nasal consonants in a position in front of another consonant merge in French with the preceding vowel, resulting in a nasalized vowel; eg latin cantat gave in Italian canta, in Spanish - canta, but in French - chante (pronounced šãt). 6) In French, the final consonant of a word is sometimes associated in pronunciation with the initial vowel of the next word - the phenomenon of the so-called liaison, for example, les enfants is pronounced lezãfã.

The French language was very influential throughout Western Europe, especially during the Middle Ages and in the 18th century. In the Middle Ages, it spread to Germany, Spain and especially Italy; as a result of the conquest of England by the Normans in 1066, for almost three centuries it became the official language of the English kingdom, the language of the court and the ruling classes. As a result, modern English is a mixed language, consisting mainly of Old English and Old French elements. Because of England's insular position and the comparative isolation of her life, French elements in English are surprisingly archaic and in most cases retain their 11th century pronunciation: words such as veil, point, feast, haste, quit, chamber, general, devout, flour.

During the Renaissance, the cultural supremacy of Italy led to the fact that the French language absorbed many hundreds of Italian words and forms that still make up an essential part of everyday French speech. No foreign language has had an influence on French comparable to that of the Italian language. The French language was flooded with words related to art, music, literature, good manners, politics, military science, banking and high culture in general; examples are: artisan, balcon, baldaquin, belvédère, fresque, courtisan, altesse, canon, corporal, cavalcade, soldat, banque, banqueroute, mascarade, carnaval, gazette, caprice, intrigue, adagio, sonate, fugueand arpège.

The French language has changed a lot in the time that has passed from the Old French period to the present day, and Old French is incomprehensible to a modern Frenchman who does not have the appropriate training. The major changes can be demonstrated by comparing the Old French elements contained in English with modern French. 1) Old French affricates ts (in the letter - c), tš (in the letter - ch) and dž (in the letter - g, j) lose the locking element; 2) s disappears before consonants, and a circumflex is written above the vowel in places of its disappearance; 3) combination éi consistently turns into ói, óe, oé, oá, uá; 4) ue changes in ö ; 5) ou goes into euand then in ö ; 6) nasal consonants in position before other consonants merge with the preceding vowel; 7) e usually goes into, and then disappears, thus reducing the number of syllables in the word. Over the past ten centuries, French has changed significantly more than all other Romance languages.

The first written monument of the French language is dated 842 text Strasbourg vows, recorded by Nitard in a certain French dialect (it is not precisely established where exactly it was spoken). In the Middle Ages, there was a rich literature in French.

The Germanic influence was certainly much stronger in France than in any other Romanesque country. Use words like honte "shame", haïr "hate", choisir "to choose", effrayer "frighten", laid "Ugly" hâte "rush", garder "keep", blesser"Hurt" guetter"guess", bru"Daughter-in-law" saisir"Grab" gage"pledge", fauteuil"armchair", blême "pale", bleu"blue", joli“Beautiful” does not show parallels in Italian, Spanish or Portuguese, where words of Latin origin are used instead. Many of the Germanic words found in Italian and Spanish entered there from France in French form; e.g. Italian giardino, loggiaand garantire.

The French language uses the usual twenty-five-letter Latin alphabet; letter w used only when writing foreign words in a foreign language spelling. This alphabet is complemented by a sign called cedille ( ç ), and three diacritics that are written over vowels: accent (accent aigu), grave (accent grave) and circumflex (accent circonflexe). Modern French orthography, like English, can serve as a reminder of the history of the language, since its development stopped in the 12th century. and it does not reflect the subsequent significant changes that the French pronunciation underwent. Therefore, it often turns out - as, for example, in the case with words point, saint, chamber, quit- that English pronunciation, being much more conservative than French, more closely matches the modern French spelling of these words than the pronunciation of modern French.

We decided to learn french? French is spoken in over 43 countries around the world. Many consider this language to be the most beautiful. Lingust will give you the opportunity to check whether this is so.

For a beginner level is placed in the form online lessons popular self-instruction book by V. Panin and L. Leblanc. The first 12 lessons are devoted to the rules of reading and pronunciation. It is important to master these lessons well, otherwise you will not be able to read normally further, and it will be even more difficult to perceive the text by ear, given the speed of dubbing. Having mastered these lessons, one problem will be less. for example, in English, it is very difficult to read the text correctly without looking into a dictionary. Here you can learn it, although it will be more difficult than, for example, in German, where you don't have to look into the dictionary for pronunciation at all, and in Chinese every now and then you need to carry a dictionary with you ... A little distracted ... :)

Then there will be 20 lessons on grammar and vocabulary, accompanied by tests to consolidate the material. Data lessons suitable for both children and adults. Having mastered them, you will be able to communicate in French on everyday topics, read intermediate French texts, and get rid of the awkward feeling of a stranger by going on vacation to Paris or any French-speaking country without knowing the norms of linguistic behavior.

The exercises are accompanied by forms for entering text, the answers to the exercises are located below them on the right in the form of a key. To see the answer, you need to move the mouse over the key. Audio, if available, is usually located immediately after the exercise description.

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What are some other reasons for learning French?

For fans of good literature, France has the most Nobel Prize winners in this area.
More than 60 million tourists visit France every year - you won't be bored.
France is renowned for the quality of its high technology, and French is an important language of technology and business in the world. (Second language on the internet.)
More than 50 thousand English words are of French origin. There are a large number of them in Russian.
France offers a huge number of generous scholarships for our graduates.
After English, French is the second most popular language for teaching.
French is one of the two official languages \u200b\u200bof the Olympic Games.
French speaking Africa is larger than the United States.
Montréal is the second largest French-speaking city in the world.
Don't forget about the masterpieces of music and cinema!
many other reasons.

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Learning French

Learning new things is always a difficult long process that requires not only excellent theoretical knowledge, but also frequent practice. Learning French from scratch is more than realistic. All it takes is a little patience, effort, and diligence. In this article, we will help you deal with all the intricacies of the upcoming case.

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Starting from the basics

To start speaking a foreign language no worse than native speakers, you need to make a lot of reinforcement. How can you learn French if you have never experienced it before? It is worth starting the study from scratch, so it will be easier to get used to speech, spelling and more. This stage includes elementary vocabulary, a set of rules for pronunciation, use, which are most often used in reality.

Let's take a look at a few tips to help you channel your forces on the right track:

Learning French start with easy words, such as greetings, goodbyes, thanks. It is enough to memorize two phrases every day, as well as 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 count", "How much is it?" Like words, repeat them every day, using in real practice.
Make your own biography in a foreign language, where you will find answers to the main questions: "What is the name?", "How old?", "Where?" ...
Keep practicing daily, even if the words and phrases are clearly memorized. Use a tutorial, it helps in learning French from scratch.
Place stickers all over the house, denoting objects 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 the French names as they are always in sight.

Advice!If you are studying on the eve of a business trip, significantly increase your French vocabulary by leaning towards the profession, complementing the basic terms for beginners.

Advanced learning

If it's easier to master the basics on your own, then deeper knowledge requires the assistance of a qualified specialist. Is it difficult to cope alone? Sure! You will be able to memorize, group words into whole sentences, and eventually you will understand how to learn to speak French in a quality manner, but this is very little. The ability to correctly select temporary inserts, to persuade, to become understandable for a native speaker is a big job, which only a professional will help to cope with.

To learn French in depth, follow these guidelines:

Educational program for children and adults different, but there is one main thread: associate each new knowledge with something ordinary. This makes it easier to remember even the most complex terminology.
Hire a professional teacher, he will help with the question: "How to quickly learn French from scratch?", Attend his lessons 2-3 times a week. Do not stop repeating the old in everyday life, adding new knowledge. Watching movies can help you understand spoken language and improve mental perception as you hear how French speech sounds.
Introduce yourself after each French lesson. Thanks to it, you will be able to focus on the vulnerabilities, without forgetting to disassemble them in the next lesson.
Emphasize temporal endings, word forms, especially when learning how to read French. Write out the main rules on one sheetthen hang in a prominent place. Speak them regularly in your mind before writing a sentence or reading texts.
Reinforce what you have learned in each lessonand only after that start learning new .
"How to quickly learn French from scratch?" - a widespread question, the correct answer to which is one: "No hurry!" Pay attention to even the smallest details, only in this case you can perfectly master speech and spelling.

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

Common mistakes

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

Learning French on your own from scratch is the most common mistake and will never lead to good results.
Start your studies thinking only about how to quickly learn a language. Quality perception takes time and effort.
Do not supplement the process with watching films, listening to music in French... By avoiding this, you will not understand how to learn to speak correctly.
Without knowing foreign language literature, one cannot understand how to read as well as a native speaker.
Teach French for children in a strict mode, especially if the acquaintance starts from scratch.
Learning with breaks is wrong. Buy a French self-study guide and use it daily.

Advice! French for beginners is always a test and is best done under the close supervision of a professional.

Learning for children is easier if master the material in a playful way, combining the complex with the easy.
Watch more films and read books in foreign language, preferably aloud. Thus, not only memory will work, but diction will also improve.
Daily contact with sources will help you understand if it is difficult to learn French on your own and if it is worth getting a tutor.
Do not forget to pronounce interrogative phrases with increased intonation. Start with the first lesson, so it will be easier to get used to pronouncing the French questions correctly.
Don't try to master the base and the main part at the same time. Randomness is the main enemy it is not conducive to how to learn French easily.
Don't be afraid to make mistakes when communicating. Sorry, try to fix it yourself.
Consider the factors that led you to want to study, if this is a work 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 better understand the 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.

I am happy to state that we are living in a fantastic time! Time for communication without borders! Globalization, which is in full swing on the planet, and modern technologies, especially the Internet, not only allow us to communicate with anyone and at any distance, but also give each of us a weighty kick in realizing the need to learn new languages. Of course, in the modern world it is possible to live with knowledge of only one language, but every year it becomes more difficult to do this, and it is not solid already ...

And now you have come to the conclusion that you need to start learning French (of your own free will or under the pressure of circumstances (fell in love with a Frenchwoman)) I assure you - in any case, you will not be disappointed! Indeed, in addition to the fact that it is one of the most beautiful languages \u200b\u200bin the world, it is also one of the 5 most common. Along with English, everyone speaks French five continentsthe world.

How to start learning French.

Where to start studying? Oddly enough, 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 \u200b\u200bare not given to everyone, and that only a select few can be polyglots. So, I declare with full responsibility that these are groundless fears (if not to say that they are complete nonsense)! Language is a skill! None of us are born to speak this or that language. We learn this in the process of life. And depending on the environment in which we were born, we master this or that language. Accordingly, if we succeeded once and we perfectly speak, read, write, think, for example, in Russian, then we will definitely be able to repeat our path and speak another language, for example, French. Internally you must be sure that you CAN SPEAK OTHER LANGUAGES !!! This faith will determine your success. Of course, it will not be easy, since learning a new language is a job and no small job. But you should know that you can achieve your goals if you just constantly study and do not shy away from completing tasks. The main thing in this business is to remember why you started all this, and then everything will work out.

Now let's move on to 10 helpful tips to help you learn French.

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

Who are you: audial (you remember better by ear), visual (trust your eyesight), kinesthetic (sensitive experience, sensations are important to you) or discrete (perceive the world around you with the help of logic). In the first lesson, I always ask my students which way of memorizing is closer to them. The entire subsequent method of presenting the material and the learning process will depend on this.

If you've studied languages \u200b\u200bbefore, think about what worked for you and what didn't. If you find it difficult to attribute yourself to one or another type of perception, you can take the test on the vast expanses of the Internet. Or maybe you, like me, are of a mixed type and you, like me, are important to hear, and see, and feel the material, to think logically.

Advice№ 2. Start with phonetics 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 \u200b\u200bare historically related, and we use many borrowed words from the French language in our speech (yes, don't be surprised! You already know something) however, pronunciation of words and whole sentences can be difficult. French speech flows, there are many linkages and connections between words. Listen to French speech and repeat (this method is especially good for auditors). Listen to native speakers (audio and video can be found online) to get an idea of \u200b\u200bspeech speed and intonation.

Work on your articulation, do exercises in front of a mirror. This is important for correct pronunciation, your rate of speech will depend on it, and this so that the interlocutor, hearing your speech, understands exactly what you mean. The Francophones themselves actively use facial expressions and articulation in the conversation.

Learn the reading rules. I warn you right away - this 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, and 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 to correctly read the words, pronounce them correctly, and as a result, enrich your vocabulary with the help of books. AND read,read, read and read everything in French! (This is especially good for visuals, and audials can listen to audiobooks) Fiction, scientific, magazines, newspapers, brochures, even advertising ... This will make your speech richer, richer.

Advice№ 3. Practice grammar!

“Grammar” may sound boring, but it's incredibly important. Agree, we ourselves are pleased to communicate with a foreigner when he speaks Russian correctly. Likewise for the French, grammatically correct speech is pleasant and important. And in order to speak correctly, you must understand the structure of the sentence, how to use verbs in the present, past and future tenses, know the gender of nouns and the use of adjectives. If you belong to discretes, then you will love the grammar. This is pure logic!

If you are a beginner francophone, here is my practical advice. Remember, in a French sentence, the subject always comes first, the predicate comes second, and then the complement. For instance: Je vais à l'école (I'm going to school). And this is very cool, because with a small vocabulary (at first), you can clearly express your thoughts in short sentences. For example, introduce yourself: Bonjour! Je suis Tatiana Voronkova. Je suis russe. Je suis professeur. J'aime le français. (Hello! I am Tatiana Voronkova. I am Russian. I am a teacher. I love French.)

Advice№ 4. 15 minutes, but every day!

I find a systematic approach to learning French very important. Let 15 minutes a day (that's not much), but devote the entire day to the language. Learn new words and phrases, grammar rules, practice your pronunciation, or just read something every day. Plus, at least twice a week, devote an hour to French! It will definitely bear fruit. And in a month you will be able to speak in simple sentences, and in 5-6 months you will notice significant progress.

Advice№ 5. Internet to help you!

Do you keep your phone or tablet out of your hands because you are simply “stuck” in social networks? Or are you a fan of video hosting? Or do you like to read e-books, magazines, newspapers? Great! All this will help you in learning French!

Customize your primary language on social media urgently "Français"... You already know what is located and where, and you can practice the language in practice. For instance: Quoi de neuf? (What's new?) In the news feed, or En ligne (online). You can also find French-speaking friends on social media and communicate with them both orally and in writing.

On Youtube you will find tons of useful videos in French.

Well, we have already said about books: look for your favorite reading matter in French (in electronic form it is easier to do this nowadays). Or find French children's books on the Internet. As a rule, they are with bright illustrations and simple texts - what is needed for a beginner-francophonist.

You will also find a lot of French-speaking news channels and applications on the Internet. I especially recommend the TV5Monde channel. Here you will learn both world news and interesting programs on various topics, but what is especially important - this channel will help you learn French in the Apprendre le Français section (for all levels of language proficiency).

You will 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 foreign language schools where people study on Skype. For example, Learning French at this school via Skype is practical and effective because you can learn French anytime, anywhere with a personal teacher. Learning your favorite language at home on the couch with a cup of tea is not a pleasant experience?

Advice№ 6. Watch films 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 kinesthetics and visuals, but people with different types of perception, I'm sure, will also enjoy watching movies. I recommend that you start with famous cartoons. Watch films with subtitles. But with subtitles in French! It is important. Cast aside the fear that you will not understand anything. You will understand! Based on the context of the picture, plot, knowledge of a certain number of words and expressions. You don't need to translate every word to understand the main meaning. But you will immerse yourself in the French-speaking environment for a while. And reading subtitles and correlating them with what you hear 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 to speak French. In this video, the quality is not very good, but it is the only one with subtitles. Try to download the entire series (or watch VK).

Advice№ 7. Learn phrases, not words.

Try to memorize not single words, but phrases, phrases and sentences. Learn a few phrases in order to correctly say hello and goodbye, ask for help, ask something, give information about yourself, etc.

For instance:

Say hello: Bonjour (Hello), Bonsoir (Good evening), Salut (Hello), Comment ça va? (How are you?).

Introduce yourself: Je suis .. . (I am ...) or Je m'appelle ... (My name is…).

Say goodbye: Au revoir (Bye), à bientôt (see you later), Permettez — moi de faire mes adieux! (Let me say goodbye!)

Forms of appeal:

Excusez— moi! Pardon! (Sorry!),

Excusez— moi de vous déranger (Excuse for troubling),

Pouvez — vous me dire… (Can you tell me ...),

Puis — je vous demander? (May I ask you?),

Pardon, pourriez— vous me dire où se trouve ... (Sorry, could you tell me where to be ...).

Parlez lentement, s‘ il vous plait (Please speak slowly.)

Je necomprends pands (I do not understand)

Rourriez— vous m‘ aider? (Can you help me?).

Learning phrases like these will serve you well, for example, when traveling in a French-speaking country, if you need to learn something or ask for help.

Advice№ 8. Speak!

The best way to learn a language is to speak it! All the knowledge you have gained - words, grammar, verb conjugation, hundreds of exercises done - is nothing without speaking practice. If you don't use them and speak French, you will, unfortunately, quickly forget everything. Language integrates into us when we interact with other people during a conversation.

And while it is easy and pleasant to speak, most people fear this step. This is the fear of making mistakes, speaking incorrectly, not understanding the interlocutor, hearing criticism of the pronunciation ...

But you need to get over those fears and just start talking. You have to understand that it is not a problem to make a mistake, it is a problem not even to try ... And as the heroine of one famous film said: "You blurt out, but blurt out confidently!" Believe me, if you make a mistake, the interlocutor will help you correct it, and the correct pronunciation will be even better deposited in your head. Accept any criticism of pronunciation with gratitude and find out how to speak correctly, build a sentence, which word is more appropriate here. This will help you improve your speech.

Speak French even if you feel uncomfortable about not knowing much. Everyone starts out like this, but over time you will improve. If you don't understand what the other person is saying, ask them to repeat and speak more slowly. If you don't understand the meaning of a word, ask what it means. For instance: Qu'est-ce que ça veut dire? (What does it mean?). By the way, this way you will better learn and remember the meaning of new words.

You ask, where can you find a person who is ready to communicate with you in French? On the Internet ... On various forums and sites. And of course, the teachers are happy to communicate with you!

Think in French. Speak French out loud when you're 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 your French language learning. Most people in the world recognize how difficult it is to start learning a foreign language. Some never take this step ... And you are great! You need and you do. Even if you learn a language solely for your own pleasure (as I did), you do it for yourself, you develop, and it is worthy of praise.

The French adore their language, their culture, and are very proud of their history. They are very sensitive to the fact that you are trying to learn their language. They are usually patient and kind. And most likely they will praise you for your zeal, too.

And positive emotions will nourish you for the next round of language acquisition, give you strength.

Chip№ 10. Don't back down!

When you start learning French from scratch, you will, of course, make constant progress at first. Enjoy these moments. Then, after a certain amount of time, you might get the impression that 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 go forward!

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Veronica

Teaching languages \u200b\u200bis my life, I can’t do anything else, and I don’t want to do anything. in 2016, I decided to create the LF School in order to gather a wonderful team of professional teachers and share with each other the experience and effective secrets in teaching, so that the classes in 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!