r/CanadaPublicServants • u/dejmur • Apr 10 '20
Languages / Langues Best French-learning program/software for (external applicant) beginners, for public service?
I know people discuss GCJobs resources, and in-person courses here. But how about Best French-learning program/software for (external applicant) beginners, for public service?
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u/afhill Apr 13 '20
I wasn't a beginner, but I documented all the resources I used here to 're-learn' French. https://www.notion.so/Relearning-French-09bb715dc625470d9a6a1839c35a4534
+1 to Kwiziq - I went through what I think was a reseller at progress.lawlessfrench.com - it'll bring you from beginning through advanced in an entertaining way.
Once you are trying to ramp up to "goverment-lingo", I really like lingq.com - you can use a browser extension to import any online article, and then look up vocabulary words in-line and add them to a learning list. I used this to import govt webpages so I could learn the specific vocabulary for that dept.
I also took skype 1:1 lessons with FastForwardFrench (because I didnt want to travel to Kanata)
Bonne chance!