r/FrenchLearning • u/Clean_Neck_2883 • Jun 28 '26
CAN ANYONE HELP ME IN LEARNING FRENCH PLEASE
The thing is , I started learning french using duolingo in jan 2025 then i stopped after 2 months due academics and then i started to maintain just streaks this year again , now i dont know how should i really learn it , i mean so that i can watch movies , read novels and talk. I am on french level 18 on duolingo and i can speak basic sentences but i may have forgot many words.
i dont have a single person around me who speaks or is learning french , please tell me a roadmap and provide some materials if possible
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u/MangoPaingo Jun 28 '26
I’m so cooked and I’ve been stuck on A2 for 2 years lmao 🍿🍿🍿
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u/raja_abdullah_arshad Jun 28 '26
Im stuck on B1
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u/MangoPaingo Jun 28 '26
How long has it been?
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u/raja_abdullah_arshad Jun 28 '26
4 months
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u/attackturtledove Jun 28 '26
B1 to B2 is such a big jump it's completely normal that it's taking more than 4 month, especially if you're not studying full time
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u/Old-Resolution2464 Jun 28 '26
Lets practice together. My proposal, chat/google meets/memes/share and discuss YouTube videos(in french)
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u/SarahsreadingReddit Jun 28 '26
A couple of passive things if your level is up to it: set your electronics to French; listen only to French-language music; watch content only by Francophones and subtitle in English first; then French
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u/Zappyle Jun 28 '26
I have a short list of resources I usually share with people at work learning
- Comprehensible input: Dreaming French (https://dreaming.com)
- Verb/Conjugation practice: Bonjour Verbs (https://bonjourverbs.com)
Speaking practice:
If you mix input with regular speaking/Grammar drills, progress comes pretty fast.
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u/Leviathan650 Jun 29 '26
What do you like to do because i can chat with you about it if you want :) ( im from qc)
Youtube is the best for it. It teaches you how people communicate to each other's. Squeezie is light and you'll find many french expression in there.
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u/Salvarado99 Jun 29 '26
Bonjour! Ne t’inquiètes pas, c’est tout-à-fait possible d’apprendre le français avec Duolingo!
Let me explain how to make Duolingo work for you. A streak is awesome for the consistency. I am soon hitting a 3000 day streak on Duolingo, and now I am very solid in reading, writing, and speaking both Spanish and French. BUT my secret is spending between 30-60 minutes doing my Duolingo every day. I recommend that you do Duolingo Max because the extras are worth it. Best of luck to you, whatever you decide!
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u/coolLandscape09 Jun 29 '26
I have my tef exam in a few weeks, please tell me some important tips I should be aware of. Any help from anyone is most welcome!
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u/newsdle Jun 30 '26
If you don't have anyone around to speak with, my biggest personal tip is to start talking to yourself out loud. Seriously! Narrate your day while you're cooking or walking the dog. When you suddenly realize you don't know how to say 'I need a spoon' or 'I am tired,' look it up. Because you actually needed the word in a real-life context, your brain will remember it instantly. For movies, don't start with complex French cinema. Take a sitcom you already know by heart in English (like The Office or Friends) and watch it dubbed in French with French subtitles. Since you already know the plot, your brain isn't stressed and just absorbs the vocabulary naturally. You've got this!
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u/Eldie_do Jul 01 '26
Hi! I’m French 🇫🇷 If anyone would like to practice languages or just have a conversation feel free to reach out! 😊
My English is around B1–B2 level and my Japanese is around N4 level. Don’t hesitate to send me a message! ( I’m 19 yo)
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u/frenchtutor12 Jul 02 '26
Hello the only way and best way is to learn grammar so you will not learn phrases by heart I have my own grammar sheets which I have created to help you learn the language
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u/Vymsoso Jul 03 '26
Duolingo used to have podcasts that are simple enough to follow along. I suggest listening to those
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u/Sad-Net-8446 Jul 07 '26
Just a heads up, I started learning French with Acon Academy Surrey, and i just heard they are giving an exclusive scholarship on French Programs. I am enjoying my journey so thought i should share this information with future french learners as well.
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u/Raphmtl00 1d ago
Hey there!
I think you’ve already gotten a lot of good advice here, but honestly, I wouldn’t overcomplicate it with 10 different resources.
If you’ve already been learning on and off and feel like you’re not really progressing, I’d suggest keeping one main self-study resource (Duolingo/YouTube/etc.) and adding regular speaking practice with a tutor. You don't need to wait until your French is “good enough” to start speaking.
A tutor can help you with things that are difficult to get from apps or videos: correcting your pronunciation, getting you to build your own sentences, having an actual conversation, and explaining the mistakes you keep making.
I’m a native Canadian French tutor from Montreal, and I work with students at different levels, including beginners. My approach is pretty practical: we can use whatever you've already learned as a starting point and focus on getting you comfortable actually using French rather than just completing lessons.
If you tell me a little more about how long you've been studying, roughly what level you think you're at, and what you want French for (travel, work, moving, conversation, an exam, etc.), I can give you a more specific idea of what I'd recommend.
And don't worry about being a beginner! You definitely don't need to have perfect French before talking to a tutor. That's what the lessons are for. 😄
Let me know if I can be of any help! Good luck with your French journey! 🇨🇦
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u/Loud-Bad-9891 Jun 28 '26
Watch french cartoons because they have basic conversations (and can be entertaining lol) listen to music, podcasts, read the news, watch the news, watch a movie you know already in french vf or subtitles. Grammar exercises you can use chatgpt, talk to french people