{"id":33,"date":"2021-12-11T18:17:11","date_gmt":"2021-12-11T17:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/?p=33"},"modified":"2024-02-19T09:06:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T08:06:57","slug":"how-to-build-confidence-when-speaking-french","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/how-to-build-confidence-when-speaking-french\/","title":{"rendered":"How to build confidence when speaking French?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I don&rsquo;t know about you, but when I&rsquo;m speaking a foreign language in front of other people,<strong> I feel like a total idiot<\/strong>. It seems like everyone else knows what they&rsquo;re doing and I&rsquo;m just stumbling over my words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Confidence <\/strong>is key when it comes to language learning, so here are a few tips on how to boost your confidence when speaking French. \ud83d\ude03<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re like me, and you&rsquo;ve never spoken a foreign language before, <strong>French can be pretty intimidating<\/strong>. But don&rsquo;t worry, there are ways to build your confidence when speaking this tricky Romance language. Keep reading for my top tips!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Practice your French, even if you&rsquo;re not good at it yet<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/practice-your-french.jpg\" alt=\"Practice your French\" class=\"wp-image-1213\" style=\"width:480px;height:320px\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/practice-your-french.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/practice-your-french-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I know what you&rsquo;re thinking&#8230; <em>I&rsquo;m not good at French<\/em>. It&rsquo;s too hard, it&rsquo;s too much work, and I have so many other things to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the truth is that learning a new language is an incredibly rewarding experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You&rsquo;ll <strong>learn about cultures<\/strong> around the world, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>improve your problem solving <strong>skills<\/strong>, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and be able to <strong>communicate with people<\/strong> who speak different languages than English! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you are just starting out in French class this semester or are still trying to figure out how the subjunctive tense works- keep practicing! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can&rsquo;t find someone else to practice with try <strong>our videos<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@learnfrenchfun\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@learnfrenchfun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">youtube.com\/@LearnFrenchFun<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember when you were in second grade and it was time to learn a new language? Did your teacher tell you that some people just had more of an innate talent for learning languages than others? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>French comes with <strong>confidence<\/strong>; <strong>speaking French is awesome!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#60bceb\"><strong>Do you like learning French with videos?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Receive <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/learn-french-fun.com\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\">our free video newsletter<\/a> every Friday in your e-mail box. You will get <strong>3 \u00ab\u00a0Tips &amp; Tricks\u00a0\u00bb<\/strong> on <strong>grammar<\/strong>, <strong>vocabulary<\/strong>, <strong>phonetics <\/strong>or <strong>French culture<\/strong>.<br>\ud83d\udc49\ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn-french-fun.com\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learn-french-fun.com\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BLOG-newsletter.jpg\" alt=\"Every Friday afternoon, a French-language video delivered straight to your inbox, with three tips and tricks on the French language.\" class=\"wp-image-1882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BLOG-newsletter.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BLOG-newsletter-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Study the culture of France to learn more about their everyday life and customs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a student, you should always be learning about the cultures of the countries around you. <strong>Why not start with France? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though their language may be difficult for some, there are still many things to learn about their everyday life and customs. By studying their culture, you can better understand why they do the things they do and even learn a few phrases in French!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you don&rsquo;t know how to speak French, there are still <strong>many things about France&rsquo;s culture that can be learned<\/strong>. Whether it is their customs or their language, by studying the country and its people, you will better understand why they do what they do &#8211; even if it feels like a foreign concept at first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So go on! Start your research today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-6d5f82e1 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c020ddda\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-7380af2d\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2714\ufe0f Ecoute &amp; lis&#8230;<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-91466d43\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/notre-france.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-56546d2d\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Les mus\u00e9es<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Les richesses de la culture fran\u00e7aise sont pr\u00e9cieusement gard\u00e9es dans les diff\u00e9rents mus\u00e9es du pays. Les mus\u00e9es fran\u00e7ais sont consacr\u00e9s \u00e0 une grande vari\u00e9t\u00e9 de th\u00e8mes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>C&rsquo;est tout le patrimoine fran\u00e7ais qui est conserv\u00e9 au sein des diff\u00e9rents mus\u00e9es.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Parmi les plus c\u00e9l\u00e8bres, citons le mus\u00e9e du Louvre. Il figure parmi les plus grand mus\u00e9es de Paris mais aussi du monde. Le mus\u00e9e abrite une grande partie de l&rsquo;histoire de France, depuis les rois cap\u00e9tiens jusqu&rsquo;\u00e0 aujourd&rsquo;hui. C&rsquo;est au mus\u00e9e du Louvre que l&rsquo;on trouve par exemple la c\u00e9l\u00e8bre Joconde de L\u00e9onard de Vinci.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source :<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notrefrance.com\/culture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notre France<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best ways to learn about a culture is to observe the confidence of its people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In France, <strong>confidence is key<\/strong>. The French are known for their <strong>sophisticated mannerisms<\/strong> and <strong>elegant style<\/strong>. They&rsquo;re also not afraid to express themselves &#8211; even if their opinion differs from others. This confidence can be seen in many aspects of their lives, from their fashion sense to their approach to food and wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking French is another great way to get immersed in<strong> French culture<\/strong>. Though it may be difficult for some students, learning the language will give you a deeper understanding of the culture and the people. With just a little bit of practice, you&rsquo;ll be able to communicate with the French in their own language!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many things to learn about French culture, from their<strong> love of food and wine<\/strong> to their <strong>passion for art and architecture<\/strong>. By studying this fascinating culture, you&rsquo;ll not only improve your understanding of the world around you, but you&rsquo;ll also gain confidence in speaking another language!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Watch movies in French so that you can practice hearing the language spoken aloud<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In France, they don&rsquo;t go to the movies for the popcorn. They go for the language immersion! If you want to practice your French listening skills, there&rsquo;s no better way than by watching movies in the language. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, it&rsquo;s not always easy to find films with French audio tracks, but we&rsquo;ve got you covered. Check out our list of favorite films with French audio \u2013 and get ready to start improving your comprehension skills today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you want to improve your French comprehension skills, it&rsquo;s time to find some films that are in the language. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what are you waiting for? Grab your popcorn and get ready!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Read books in French to improve your vocabulary and grammar skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When I was in college, I had to take a foreign language class. I was so dreading it because I knew that I was going to be struggling with the vocabulary and grammar. But, it turns out that my teacher gave us a great tip to improve our skills: read books! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By reading books, you are able to learn <strong>new words<\/strong> and <strong>practice your grammar skills<\/strong> while <strong>you\u2019re enjoying a good story<\/strong>. So if you want to improve your French skills, start reading books in French today!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this post encourages you all to read more books, especially in different languages! It really is a great way to boost your vocabulary and grammar skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/is-le-petit-prince-good-for-learning-french\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read our article about The Little Prince<\/a> \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Find a friend who speaks fluent French and have them help you with difficult words or phrases&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re one of the many students out there who is struggling to learn French, I have a solution for you! <strong>Find yourself a friend who already speaks the language fluently<\/strong> and have them help you out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can provide <strong>moral support<\/strong> as well as <strong>assistance <\/strong>with any difficulties you may be experiencing. With a little bit of practice and hard work, you&rsquo;ll be speaking fluent French in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building confidence when speaking French can be difficult, but with a little perseverance and practice it can be done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have written an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/i-am-afraid-to-speak-french\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">article where we give you all our advice to not be afraid to speak French<\/a> \ud83d\udc4d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Be sure to speak slowly when learning new words or phrases for better pronunciation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you ever feel like your vocabulary is not at the same level as that of other students? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If so, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this website is for you<\/a>. French learning has been shown to be much more effective when learners speak slowly and clearly. This will help with better pronunciation which in turn leads to a greater understanding of what is being said during conversations or lectures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key to mastering French is <strong>repetition<\/strong>, <strong>repetition<\/strong>, <strong>repetition<\/strong>! So before going on any trips abroad make sure to practice your new words by repeating them out <strong>loud <\/strong>for hours on end. Now go forth and learn!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning French can be daunting, but it doesn&rsquo;t have to be! The key is in the repetition. So before you head out on your next adventure abroad, put in some time every day practicing with this website! You&rsquo;ll come back from that trip speaking like a native. \ud83d\udcaa\ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By following these simple tips, you&rsquo;ll be well on your way to fluently speaking French in no time! Just remember to <strong>be patient<\/strong> and <strong>don&rsquo;t give up<\/strong> &#8211; practice really does make perfect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vive la France ! \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/learnfrenchfun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmc-encart-blog.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmc-encart-blog.png 600w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmc-encart-blog-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Articles that might interest you: <\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/in-france-are-discussions-at-the-coffee-machine-more-important-than-meetings\/\">In France, are discussions at the coffee machine more important than meetings?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/3-tips-to-speak-french-easier\/\">3 tips to speak French easier<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/how-can-i-improve-my-french-accent\/\">How can I improve my French accent?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/i-am-afraid-to-speak-french\/\">I&rsquo;m afraid to speak French<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/3-different-ways-to-pronounce-the-french-word-plus\/\">3 different ways to pronounce the French word \u00ab\u00a0Plus\u00a0\u00bb<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/how-to-pronounce-the-french-vowels-correctly\/\">How to pronounce the French vowels correctly?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/i-start-to-dream-in-french\/\">I start to dream in French!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/how-to-learn-french-pronunciation\/\">How to learn French pronunciation?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/learn-french-in-montpellier\/\">Learn French in Montpellier, Paris or somewhere in France to gain your intellectual freedom<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/learn-french-like-a-child\/\">Learn French like a child<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to do against the fear of speaking in French? There are different ways to deal with the fear of speaking in French. One approach is to face the fear head on and gradually work your way up to speaking in public. Another method is to practice regularly so that your confidence grows over time. You can also seek out a tutor or language partner who can help you improve your fluency and pronunciation . Finally, remember that everyone makes mistakes, so don&rsquo;t be too hard on yourself. Just relax and enjoy the experience of speaking French!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":35,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-french-speaking"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/193-scaled.jpg",2560,1707,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/193-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/193-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/193-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/193-1024x683.jpg",1024,683,true],"hd_qu_size2":["https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/193-scaled.jpg",400,267,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/193-1536x1024.jpg",1536,1024,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/193-2048x1365.jpg",2048,1365,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Christian","author_link":"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/author\/christian\/"},"uagb_comment_info":9,"uagb_excerpt":"What to do against the fear of speaking in French? There are different ways to deal with the fear of speaking in French. One approach is to face the fear head on and gradually work your way up to speaking in public. 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