{"id":755,"date":"2024-08-26T15:57:09","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T13:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/?p=755"},"modified":"2024-08-26T15:57:10","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T13:57:10","slug":"whats-the-best-way-to-learn-french-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/whats-the-best-way-to-learn-french-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"What&rsquo;s the best way to learn French at home?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As a French teacher, I&rsquo;m often asked by students how they can best learn the language at home. There&rsquo;s no easy answer, as everyone learns differently and what works for one person might not work for another. However, there are a few things you can do to make your learning experience as successful as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many ways to learn French at home, but the best way depends on your learning style and goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn French for <strong>everyday conversation<\/strong>, you might want to start by learning <strong>basic vocabulary<\/strong> and <strong>grammar <\/strong>with a book or online course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re interested in learning French for <strong>academic purposes<\/strong>, you&rsquo;ll need to focus on <strong>mastering verb conjugation<\/strong> and <strong>proper sentence structure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/learn-french-fun.com\/50verbes\/encart-the-50-verbs-most-used-by-the-french.php\" style=\"width:100%; height: 700px;\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what your goals are, there are plenty of resources available to help you learn French at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I learn French at home for free?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also many websites that offer free resources for learning French at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These can be a great way to supplement your other studies. Some websites offer <strong>grammar lessons<\/strong>, while others have <strong>vocabulary lists<\/strong> or <strong>even audio and video clips<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also find websites that focus on specific topics, such as French culture or travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your goals and desired language focus, Google will be your best friend in finding the resource that interests you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, here is a selection of resources &#8211; including ours \ud83d\ude0a &#8211; that may be of interest to you:<\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TV5 Monde<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apprendre.tv5monde.com\/\">This website<\/a> for learning French at home is produced by the French television channel TV5 Monde. They have created, in collaboration with French teachers, many resources based on the students&rsquo; level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If<a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/what-is-your-french-level-and-the-benefits-of-knowing-it\/\"> you want to know your level in French<\/a>, I recommend you to take the little test we made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RFI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>RFI is the acronym for <strong>Radio France International<\/strong>. In the same logic as TV5 Monde, but this time it is a radio, they have developed an<a href=\"https:\/\/savoirs.rfi.fr\/fr\/apprendre-enseigner\"> internet platform<\/a> for learning the French language at home. The goal of this approach is to promote the influence of the French language in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will find all sorts of resources: <strong>audio<\/strong> documents with <strong>questions<\/strong>, <strong>quizzes<\/strong>, <strong>exercises<\/strong>, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn French Fun YouTube channel and its Little PDF Bonus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s talk a little bit about us anyway \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are two French teachers specialized in teaching French to foreigners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Priscilla <\/strong>is an EAQUALS inspector, a quality control label for language centers and has been a French teacher for 25 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Christian <\/strong>&#8211; <em>that&rsquo;s me<\/em> &#8211; is a member of the DELF jury and a French teacher for 10 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <strong>experience <\/strong>and our <strong>pleasure of teaching<\/strong> led us to create<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/LearnFrenchFun\"> our YouTube channel<\/a> on which we publish every two weeks an <strong>educational video<\/strong> on a <strong>difficulty of the French language<\/strong>. We always try to make our videos <strong>dynamic <\/strong>and <strong>pleasant<\/strong> to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And as it is important that these videos are a <strong>pedagogical tool<\/strong> for the students, they are always accompanied by a <strong>free Bonus PDF to download<\/strong> with :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a <strong>summary <\/strong>of the lesson,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and <strong>exercises <\/strong>with the <strong>correction<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>So go and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/LearnFrenchFun\"> discover us on YouTube<\/a> \ud83d\udc4d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn French at home with online courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the easiest ways to get started learning French at home is with an <strong>online course<\/strong>. There are many different courses available, so you can choose one that fits your level and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many courses offer audio and video lessons, as well as interactive exercises to help you practice what you&rsquo;re learning. You can also find courses that focus on specific topics, such as <strong>business French<\/strong> or <strong>conversational French<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also offer this possibility of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/en\/french-course-online.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> online French home study<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>One-to-one<\/strong>: face-to-face with the teacher to work on exactly what you need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Group classes<\/strong>: maximum 6 students, 3 times a week for 1h30.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn French at home with traditional approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer a more traditional approach, there are plenty of <strong>books <\/strong>available to help you learn French at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for a beginner&rsquo;s French book that includes audio CDs so you can listen to the pronunciation of words and phrases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many books also come with online resources, such as quizzes and games, to help you remember what you&rsquo;ve learned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I can recommend books from <strong>CLE International<\/strong> <em>(this recommendation is not sponsored but comes from our personal experience)<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grammaire progressive du fran\u00e7ais<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication progressive du fran\u00e7ais<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocabulaire progressif du fran\u00e7ais<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s a whole collection of French manuals on different key skills and according to your level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn French at home with with training courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also find many <strong>training courses to learn French at home<\/strong>. These are usually less expensive than other options and made from experienced teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/phon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phon-couverture-promo-200px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phon-couverture-promo-200px.png 200w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/phon-couverture-promo-200px-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The main difficulty is that <strong>you have to work independently<\/strong>. Most of the time, the course is designed for this independent work and <strong>guides the student step by step<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you should keep in mind that you will just have to keep the motivation to work regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, there are many different ways to learn French at home. The best approach for you will depend on your learning style, goals, and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need any help finding the right resources for you, don&rsquo;t hesitate to contact us! We would be happy to help you find the perfect way to learn French at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can register today for the pre-order and get a 30% discount on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/en\/french-self-study.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> our stand-alone French courses<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The 50 verbs most used by the French<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>French phonetics<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does it take to learn French at home?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a question we are asked a lot. And it&rsquo;s always difficult to answer because it depends on many factors, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>your level in French <strong>when you start<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>how often<\/strong> you study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the <strong>method <\/strong>you use to learn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your <strong>motivation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, we can say that it takes about 3 months of regular study to reach a B1 level and 6 months to reach a B2 level. But again, it all depends on your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know that this answer is not fully satisfactory and that you would prefer to read something like: you can learn French in 5 minutes a day for 3 months&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But&#8230; It&rsquo;s important to be honest and realistic, right? \ud83d\udc4d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/lol-apprendre-fr-deux-mois.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-757\" style=\"width:600px;height:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/lol-apprendre-fr-deux-mois.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/lol-apprendre-fr-deux-mois-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/lol-apprendre-fr-deux-mois-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/lol-apprendre-fr-deux-mois-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what resources you use to learn French at home, the most important thing is to practice regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to set aside some time each day to review what you&rsquo;ve learned. You can also find a conversation partner or practice group to help you get more speaking practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With enough practice, you&rsquo;ll be able to hold your own in a conversation in no time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\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 class=\"current\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/whats-the-best-way-to-learn-french-at-home\/\">What&rsquo;s the best way to learn French at home?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/how-to-ask-a-question-in-french\/\">How to ask a question in French? 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This blog post will outline three easy methods to get started. Whether you&rsquo;re a beginner or have been studying French for years, these tips will help you improve your skills and make learning fun. So what are you waiting for? 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