Learn French for beginners with translation. How to learn French quickly
This material was sent to us by our regular reader Sanzhar Surshanov (his Twitter is @SanzharS), who shared very interesting ways to learn a new language for you.
Since the beginning of this year I started learning French. I do this with the help of the English language, since I began to speak English confidently, one might say I found the key to numerous Internet resources.
Below I would like to list and describe how I learn French:
1. Duolingo
The site was founded by the creators of CAPTCHA and RECAPTCHA, students of Carnegie Mellon University. By the way, every time you enter recaptcha, you help digitize thousands of old books. The main idea is for people to simultaneously learn languages and translate the Internet into different languages.
All material is divided into different categories.
After you finish the exercises, you will be given real material taken from the Internet for translation. Simple sentences at first, becoming more complex as you learn. By translating sentences you strengthen your knowledge and help translate web pages. You can also look at the translations of other users.
Exercises include text translation, speaking, listening. There is no emphasis on grammar as such.
In addition to French, you can study Spanish, German, English, Italian and Portuguese.
Audio lessons go like this: 2 students come to him who don’t know French. It turns out that you become the 3rd student. Michelle talks to the students and this is how they learn the language. He explains the difference between English and French, first talks about new words, then asks to translate from English into French.
The main difference and rule of the Michel method is no need to try to memorize words, phrases, etc.
I don’t know how to explain, but after the first lesson, on an intuitive level, you yourself begin to guess how it will be in the language you are learning.
I personally really like this method.
3. Memrise
To improve my vocabulary, I use the memrise website.
On the site you can find a lot of different courses, you can even learn Morse code. I'm learning - Hacking French.
By learning new words, you are “growing flowers.” Plant seeds, water, etc.
The main trick is that you create memes for unfamiliar words and associate them with the English language. I did not create the memes themselves; I use the creations of other users.
You grow flowers something like this: first, remember the meaning of the words, then repeat them several times. Click on the correct answer, write the translation yourself, and while listening to the phrase, select the correct answer from the list. This ends the first part.
After 4-5 hours, you receive a notification via email that you need to repeat what you have covered. Repeat the above; if you make a mistake in the translation, the word is repeated. That's pretty much how it all happens.
4.News in slow French
Thanks to Twitter, I just recently found a link to another wonderful resource.
A very cool site for learning French - newsinslowfrench.com/french-for-beg... They have a grammar for beginners and News in slow french for intermediates
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. Along with English, French is spoken by everyone 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 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 that will be useful to you in learning French.
Advice№ 1. Determine who you are by type of perception.
Who are you: an auditory learner (you remember better by hearing), a visual learner (you trust your vision), a kinesthetic learner (sensitive experience and sensations are important to you) or a discrete learner (you perceive the world around you 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 - 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, 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 literature, magazines, newspapers, brochures, even advertising... This 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. Likewise for the French, grammatically correct speech is 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 beginner “Francophone”, then here is my 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 am going to school). And this is very cool, because having 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'm Tatyana Voronkova. I'm Russian. I'm a teacher. I love French.)
Advice№ 4. 15 minutes, but every day!
I think a 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, dedicate a full hour to a French lesson! This will definitely bear fruit. And within a month you will be able to speak in 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 do you 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 of useful videos in French.
Well, we’ve already talked about books: look for your favorite reading material 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 watch interesting programs on various topics, but what is especially important is that this channel will help you learn French in the Apprendre le Français section (for all levels of language proficiency).
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 foreign language schools where 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! It 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 later), 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 do not 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 the correct pronunciation will be even better imprinted 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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Thanks to my French teacher at the university: despite the fact that I have not used this language for a long time, my knowledge and skills have been preserved. For example, I read any text flawlessly and have an excellent grasp of grammar. But: there was little speaking practice at the university. I plan to close this gap in the near future and bring my French back to life.
I want to start with my personal selection of sites for beginners. This list contains resources that will be useful to you in the basic stages of learning French.
FrenchPod101
My favorite English-language resource with a powerful database of dialogues, podcasts, printables and assignments for them. If you know and understand English at least a little, you can at least download podcasts to your laptop or phone and listen to them in transport. The tasks are divided into levels from beginner to advanced.
When registering, you can buy a whole set of materials for beginners for $1 to try out the training. Then it is convenient to get premium access to the service for several months with feedback from the teacher to ensure regular and high-quality practice.
A detailed overview of the Language Pod service.
Polyglot
I have repeatedly turned to Dmitry Petrov’s courses to remember and practice basic knowledge and skills in Italian and French. This year I plan to use his lessons to learn new languages. In my opinion, these are the best classes to get a first idea of the language, understand basic vocabulary, grammar, language system and start speaking.
Busuu
I'm currently studying French on the interactive French lessons service Busuu to fill in the gaps in the knowledge I have, and also to prepare for full-fledged advanced classes next month.
The tasks here are divided according to learning levels, it is very convenient to go through a small block every day. Vocabulary and grammar are taught from simple to complex, there is voice-over, new information is immediately reinforced in practice. I like that the theory and practice are presented in small chunks so that everything is memorized.
Lingust
It is very important to understand correct French pronunciation from the very beginning. On this resource you will find a collection of lessons with a detailed explanation of the sounds of the French language, you can listen to audio files and test yourself by repeating after a native speaker.
Irgol
I have known this site for a very long time and have turned to it many times for reference information. The resource is run by a French teacher, so there is a lot of quality material here. In addition to the obligatory information on French vocabulary and grammar, the author publishes comprehensive articles about the culture and traditions of France, and offers lists of resources and tests.
Forvo
While you are just learning the basics of French phonetics, the Forvo website will help you out. Here you can check your pronunciation at any time.
Extra
Cool series in French. Of course, if you just started learning a language yesterday, it’s too early for you to watch it. But in the process of mastering the basic level, it is worth connecting it to classes. You need to learn to understand what you already know, to hear simple dialogues and phrases. This is a good alternative to regular TV series that are still difficult for you to watch.
BBC Learning French
Another English-language, but cool site. (Do you see how useful it is to know English?) If you have some knowledge of English, check out the site - there are a lot of cool video lessons, tests, riddles, and articles. There are good materials with basic phrases and voice acting. I took the Ma France advanced course a couple of times on this resource.
Les Verbes
Verbs in French are a different story. If you understand the logic, then it will not be difficult for you to automatically conjugate them in different tenses, persons and numbers. Not only individually, but also during a conversation. In the meantime, keep a hint!
Hello Pal
A convenient mobile application for communicating with native speakers by correspondence, conversation and voice messages. Join to chat anytime! Why do I recommend this program to beginners? Because inside there are tips and phrase templates that make communication easier at the initial stage.
Detailed review of the Hello Pal service.
Multitran
I often encourage you to use monolingual dictionaries. And I recommend starting to use them as early as possible. Read more about this and. But for beginners, a proven dictionary with Russian translation is simply necessary.
Study French
Lots of cool information on all aspects of learning French. There are sections dedicated to grammar, vocabulary, ready-made topics, tests, and dialogues. If you wish, you can even find a tutor, courses or a conversation club.
Italki
Not a single review of resources can do without this site.)) But this is not just like that. I'm really very pleased with this service. When you go there with a specific goal, you get results.
A beginner can set himself the task of mastering communication in French on basic topics, list a specific list and find a teacher who will help with this. Italki is the best tool for this. I am now looking for a native speaker teacher, as I need to improve my speaking level.
Detailed review of the Italki service.
Explore these sites, they will be enough to start learning French from scratch or remember what you once learned.
What stage of learning French are you at now? If you have good resources in mind, what would you recommend?
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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.
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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 stored in your memory. 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 is a lot of work, which only a professional can help you cope with.
To learn French in depth, use the following rules:
- 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.
- 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 will help you understand spoken language and improve your mental perception as you hear what French sounds like.
- 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.
- 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.
- Reinforce what you have learned in every lesson and only then start learning new things .
- “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 it will be much easier and faster to achieve your goal.
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 of 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 language tutorial and use it daily.
Advice! French for beginners is always a challenge that is best done under the strict supervision of a professional.
- Learning is easier for children if master the material in a playful way, combining the complex with the easy.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Don't try to master the basics and the main part at the same time. Chaosity is the main enemy it does not contribute to how to learn French easily.
- Don't be afraid to make mistakes during communication. Apologize, try to correct yourself.
- 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.
Polyglot. Let's learn French in 16 hours!
This self-instruction manual was created by an experienced French teacher using a simplified method developed by her and is aimed at effectively mastering live spoken language. The course consists of 17 lessons, each requiring 1.5-2 hours to study. You will be able to speak and form simple sentences after the first lesson.
The self-instruction manual contains the basic rules of pronunciation and grammar, Russian transcription, as close as possible to French phonetics, thematic dictionaries, conjugations of the most necessary verbs, the formation of the five most common tenses, exercises with keys, dialogues and colloquial expressions. The course is very intensive, so if you go to Paris in just a month, it will help solve your problem.Two kinds.
The French language has two genders - feminine and masculine, and they rarely coincide with the Russian language. For example, le livre (le livre) - book - is masculine, but in our case it is feminine.Gender can be determined by the article: le (lyo) is the definite article of the masculine gender, 1a (la) is the definite article of the feminine gender. To remember the gender of a French noun, it is easier to learn it immediately with the article.
If a noun begins with a vowel, a truncated form of the article is used, regardless of gender:
le + amour = l’amour (lamour) - love.In this case, an apostrophe is placed - a superscript comma, indicating the omission of a vowel. That is, “love” in French is masculine, but this is not visible from the word, since the article le is truncated due to the vowel a. In French, e and other vowels at the junction of words are unacceptable, so you cannot say “le amour”; the vowel e will definitely be dropped.
Content
1. Two genders, 6 Unstressed pronouns, 6 Basic reading rules, 7 Conjugation of two main verbs, 11 Common phrases, 11
2. Indefinite articles, 13 Letter h, 14 Linking (liaison), 15 Turn c "est, 16 Two important verbs, 18
3. The most important prepositions, 20 Turnover se sont, 22 Possessive pronouns, 23 Word order in a sentence, 25 Preposition chez, 25
4. Demonstrative pronouns, 27 Rules for reading some nasal vowels, 27 Fluent e, 28 Negation, 28 How to ask a question, 30 Interrogative phrase est-ce que, 31
5. Gender of adjectives, 36 Place of adjectives, 38 Plural of adjectives, 39 Groups of verbs, 41 Regularity in the endings of verb conjugation, 42
6. Continuous articles (definite article + prepositions a and de), 46 Imperative mood, 47 Adverb, 48
7. Question words, 55 Conjunctions, 57
8. Negative question, 64 Comparative degree of adjectives, 65 Grm meanings of the word si, 66 Time and hours, 70
9. Personal verb pronouns, 72 Emphatic phrases, 73 Impersonal expression ilfaut, 74
10. Personal stressed pronouns, 80 Verbs like venir, 81 Near future and recent past, 81
11. Impersonal turnover Well, 88 Suffixes that help determine the gender of a noun, 89
12. Feminine nouns, 95 Plurals of nouns, 97 Polite addresses, 98
13. Indefinite personal pronoun on, 104 Passe compose (compound past), 105
14. Personal verb pronouns, 112 Reflexive verbs, 113 Other reflexive verbs, 114 Indefinite words 118 Restrictive phrase... que, 120
15. Prepositions and adverbs, 129
16. Futur simple (simple future tense), 132 Adverbs ep, y, 135 Adjectives and nouns - antonymous pairs, 137 Verb plaire - like, 138 Degrees of comparison of adverbs, 139
17. Imparfait (incomplete past tense), 141 Basic phrases for conversation, 142
Repetition 148.
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