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posted October 03, 2012 11:03 PM            

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Hello everyone

I'm attempting to learn French through independent study(thank goodness for libraries and free learning materials). I took Spanish in high school and find that it helps a bit with reading and verb conjugation.

I'm still pretty newbie and this and I feel really anxious and nervous with a formal instructor. I know I can do it though and need to stop psyching myself out @__@.

I was wondering if anyone had any helpful advice or tips that helped with learning another language? Thank for your time .

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posted October 03, 2012 11:10 PM            

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ENJOY IT!!!!! i took french for three years after already having been fluent in english and becoming fluent in spanish.. The french came naturally.

It's a BEAUTIFUL language!!!!!!!!!!

Try this for further training: http://livemocha.com/

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posted October 05, 2012 03:35 AM            

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Ouhh I too am going to take a language course in college. I am planning to take spanish & mandarin. I speak english & french fluently so this is going to be the first time that I learn a new language. The sag. in me just loves other cultures & can't wait to travel the world with all of this knowledge Good luck! I will watch this thread for any tips.

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posted October 05, 2012 09:08 AM            

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Try to immerse yourself in French culture.
Talk to native speakers. That's the best way to learn a language.

Don't be afraid to get a formal instructor. You pay them to correct your mistakes and teach you.

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posted October 05, 2012 12:41 PM            

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The local people really appreciate it when you try to speak their language.
I have often visited Germany. This is how I really learned to speak German.
From the moment they say that you speak their language well you've reached a milestone.

Good luck with your study !

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posted October 05, 2012 01:55 PM            

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Listen to music you know with french Subtitles

I do this in trying to learn Spanish. I do it on U tube

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posted October 05, 2012 07:53 PM            

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try www.italki.com

or http://www.sharedtalk.com/

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posted October 05, 2012 10:00 PM            

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My sweetheart lives in France and is a native speaker. I spoke with him a bit about being nervous and he told me that he would speak English only to me if it bothers me lol. This makes me want to learn French
even more.

Thanks for the tips so far everyone <3 . Maybe I can begin with nursery rhyme songs in French to get me started when it comes to music .

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posted October 06, 2012 05:34 PM            

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Maybe I can begin with nursery rhyme songs in French to get me started when it comes to music .[/B]

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lool try bébé Lilly.

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