I know just how you feel! Day 257 of French Duolingo, and my kid is mad I'm using AI to learn another language. Will be checking out that pod, thank you!
Wow does this hit home for me… our ‘voyages de français’ couldn’t be more parallel (in fact, I have 10 open tabs in my mobile Chrome app with various “how to effectively learn French” articles at this very moment!).
I’ve also discovered Coffee Break French and agree that it’s a great resource, it was really helpful in supplementing my Zoom classes. Unfortunately everything that I learned seems to have dissipated from my brain in the six short months it’s been since my last class. I keep hearing that watching shows or listening to the radio in French is effective, so might give that a go next :)
I studied French for three years in high school, but I dropped it because I just didn't like it. Last year, I took a course with people at the same level, and having that structure really helped. Now, I use Duolingo to keep up with French, but I need to put in more effort because my discipline is slipping.
Good to work on this. I discovered to my chagrin that learning language, mathematics, and reading music were not at all in my brain. I mostly just smile as Donna can get but in France. Luck you to having Jason in so many ways! Au revoir, m’dear.
I know just how you feel! Day 257 of French Duolingo, and my kid is mad I'm using AI to learn another language. Will be checking out that pod, thank you!
Wow does this hit home for me… our ‘voyages de français’ couldn’t be more parallel (in fact, I have 10 open tabs in my mobile Chrome app with various “how to effectively learn French” articles at this very moment!).
I’ve also discovered Coffee Break French and agree that it’s a great resource, it was really helpful in supplementing my Zoom classes. Unfortunately everything that I learned seems to have dissipated from my brain in the six short months it’s been since my last class. I keep hearing that watching shows or listening to the radio in French is effective, so might give that a go next :)
Try watching The Agency on Netflix—gorgeous real estate and fun to watch.
Great tip! Thanks :)
I studied French for three years in high school, but I dropped it because I just didn't like it. Last year, I took a course with people at the same level, and having that structure really helped. Now, I use Duolingo to keep up with French, but I need to put in more effort because my discipline is slipping.
Where did you take the course? I just started another Alliance Francaise classes. Hoping it helps!
It was at the ‘Volksuniversiteit’ in Amsterdam.
Good to work on this. I discovered to my chagrin that learning language, mathematics, and reading music were not at all in my brain. I mostly just smile as Donna can get but in France. Luck you to having Jason in so many ways! Au revoir, m’dear.
So impressed that you are trying! I was also horrible at foreign language in high school.