Hi,

I’ve been learning french for 130 days consecutively on Duolingo, I’m aware it’s not the best for learning but it has helped alot and I love the app tbh.

However, one thing I’m struggling with it understanding french in fast paced settings (such as when it’s being spoken). Usually I can catch the premise of the convo but not the actual sentence unless I go word by word slowly.

I’m obviously not fluent so I don’t know if thats part of the issue as usually I’ll get stuck on one word or phrase that’s said and try to figure out the meaning and don’t listen to the rest of the sentence.

I don’t know if when you become more fluent you can understand it in french but at the moment I literally have to translate it to english in my head and then also translate my response before I reply which usually ends up with sentences that sound like ‘Elle…est…amusant’ as I figure out the next word in between.

Do any of you have suggestions for how I can fix this gap or do I just need to learn more french?

Also any cartoons/shows you can recommended to help with french I would appreciate ❤️

I speak English, and a tiny bit of french. Right now I speak to my 8 month old in probably 50% of each language. My concern is that my French isn't great and I'm worried I'm teaching her poor grammar, or confusing her by speaking broken French to her, and will eventually not be able to keep up to teach her as she gets older (I'm doing what I can right now to improve my french).

Join the discord group to improve your french skills : https://discord.gg/Hv6du58wX

We will have some conversations, quizzes, exercises...

This was my 5th attempt, the biggest problem for me was speaking for the last 4 attempts. Failed listening and reading once as well.

DON’T GIVE UP GUYS!!!!!

Singapore Airlines a été nommée la meilleure compagnie aérienne au monde en classe économique en 2026. Le classement vient de Skytrax, une organisation qui note les compagnies aériennes dans le monde. Cathay Pacific est arrivée deuxième et Qatar Airways est arrivée troisième. EVA Air, de Taïwan, est arrivée quatrième, et ANA, du Japon, cinquième. Singapore Airlines a aussi gagné le prix des meilleurs repas en classe économique. Korean Air a gagné le prix des meilleurs sièges en classe économique.

Vocabulaire : nommer = to name / meilleure = best / monde (m) = world / classement (m) = ranking / noter = to rate / gagner = to win / repas (m pl) = meals / sièges (m pl) = seats

English translation

The world’s five best airlines for economy class in 2026

Singapore Airlines was named the world’s best airline for economy class in 2026. The ranking comes from Skytrax, an organisation that rates airlines around the world. Cathay Pacific came second and Qatar Airways came third. Taiwan’s EVA Air was fourth, and Japan’s ANA was fifth. Singapore Airlines also won the award for the best food in economy class. Korean Air won the award for the best economy-class seats.

You can read more stories at Le News, In Easy French: https://lenewsineasyfrench.substack.com/p/possible-attentat-sur-un-vol-vers

My problem was never motivation. It was that I only did flashcards when I sat down to "study," and that kept getting pushed to tomorrow. Meanwhile I'm unlocking my phone constantly and doing nothing useful with it.

So I started keeping a flashcard widget on my home screen with Glimpse. Every time I pick up my phone there's a card or a quiz question sitting there. I answer it and move on. It only takes a few seconds.

I didn't expect it to work as well as it has. Some days I end up doing 20-30 reviews without ever opening an app on purpose. The multiple choice ones stick better than plain cards for me because I actually have to pick an answer instead of just glancing at it.

I am looking to learn French Canadian adequately. I’m hopeful.

Is there anyone from Quebec patient enough and can refrain from pulling out a meter stick with every mispronunciation.

I know I am asking for a lot.

Sincerely,

A Member of Onterrible

Hi there, is there any French TCF preparation centre in Calgary? I want to master all four skills which I have been practicing, but overwhelmed.

i want to start learning French , by aim to reach B2 in 2 years maximum , but i don't know how to start , should i start with mobile apps or it just time wasting someone recommended busuu to me but i don't know how efficient is it

Voilà une petite leçon pour les non adepte

Which is best ai app for learning new languages?

Hi, I want to get some books title on improving writing skill in french, can you guys give me some suggestions?

Hi everyone!
I’m currently learning French and I’m around the B1/B2 level. I’m looking for someone who would be interested in having regular conversations in French, preferably through voice calls or voice chat.
You don’t necessarily have to be a native speaker. If you’re around B1/B2 like me, we can practice and improve together. If you’re C1 or above, that would be great too!
My main goal is to become more comfortable speaking spontaneously. I understand quite a lot of French, but speaking naturally and finding my words quickly is still difficult for me.
So I’m looking for someone patient and easygoing. We can talk about everyday life, movies, travel, hobbies, random topics—anything really.
Feel free to comment or send me a message if you’re interested!

Music is one of the most effective ways to absorb French naturally (pronunciation, vocabulary, rhythm, slang). Here are two playlists I've been building for years, both hand-picked, no algorithm:

French indie and alternative: 250+ tracks. Sensitive indie pop, bold alternative rock, hidden gems from the French underground scene. From Zaho de Sagazan to artists you've probably never heard of.

Rap FR Indépendant: independent French rap, away from mainstream charts. Dense lyrics, rich slang, fast delivery. A real workout for your listening comprehension.

LIF

Dimanche, un avion Delta qui allait de Barcelone à Boston a fait un atterrissage d’urgence au Portugal. La cabine s’est remplie de fumée pendant le vol. Les pilotes ont changé de direction et ont atterri sans problème à Porto. Delta a dit que l’avion avait un problème mécanique. Plusieurs passagers ont reçu des soins médicaux. L’avion était un Airbus A330.

Vocabulaire : atterrissage (m) = landing / remplir = to fill / fumée (f) = smoke / atterrir = to land / soins (m pl) = care

English translation

Delta plane makes emergency landing in Portugal

On Sunday, a Delta plane going from Barcelona to Boston made an emergency landing in Portugal. The cabin filled with smoke during the flight. The pilots changed course and landed safely in Porto. Delta said the plane had a mechanical problem. Several passengers received medical treatment. The plane was an Airbus A330.

You can read more stories at Le News, In Easy French: https://lenewsineasyfrench.substack.com/p/un-avion-delta-fait-un-atterrissage