The secret of my best students

Hello 🇫🇷,

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of guiding numerous students on their French learning journey. I’ve noticed that some students progress faster than others, and I’ve had in-depth conversations with them to understand their strategies better. Here are three key insights that have emerged:

1. Embrace Mistakes: Mistakes are an inevitable and valuable part of the learning process. Remember how children learn to speak; they make plenty of errors, but each one is a step towards mastery. Treat every mistake as a learning opportunity. This perspective not only builds your confidence but also speeds up your learning. So, the next time you’re asked a question in French, don’t hold back. Dive in and explore your response.

2. Daily Immersion in French: Rather than overwhelming yourself with infrequent, intense study sessions, sprinkle French into your daily life. It could be a quick 15-minute vocabulary session in the morning, listening to a French song during lunch, or reading a French article before bed. The key is consistency. Small, regular doses of French can be incredibly effective.

3. Focus on Authentic Conversations: While grammar books are useful, engaging in real conversations is far more impactful. This practice immerses you in colloquial French, enhancing both your fluency and conversational skills. Memorizing vocabulary in isolation or passively watching videos like “10 ways to say goodbye” pales in comparison to interacting with native speakers.

To support this approach, I’ve developed the course “50 Everyday Dialogues to Boost Your French Understanding.” It’s designed to immerse you in practical conversations on a variety of everyday topics. The course also includes comprehensive review sheets with over 1,300 essential words and phrases.

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Elisabeth ☀️