And luckily, yes, you can learn French by yourself. While having a native French teacher to correct your mistakes is always helpful, there are a lot of French self-study resources and techniques you can use to ensure that the time you spend learning by yourself is time well spent.
What is the best way to learn French at home?
- Do Written French Exercises (with an Answer Guide)
- Make and Use French Flashcards.
- Take French Dictations with Songs.
- Actively Watch French TV and Movies.
- Use Written French to Practice Grammar Points and Vocabulary.
- Keep Up with the News.
What is the easiest way to learn French?
- Turn your smartphone into a French speaker.
- Look for French speakers in your city.
- Watch French TV and movies.
- Read articles and books in French.
- Listen to French radio and podcasts (my favourite is FrenchPod101).
Is it possible to learn French on your own?
Contrary to what other people believe, learning French on your own is pretty achievable. With the right amount of motivation and commitment, a healthy learning habit, plus the right tools and method to guide you, yes you can teach yourself French.13 Dec 2015
How hard is it to teach yourself French?
French is relatively easy to learn but it does take some time and effort. As French is closely related to English, I have to agree with the Foreign Language Institute that says that French belongs to the easiest group of languages to learn for English speakers. Having so much common vocabulary helps a lot!
How can I teach myself to speak French?
- Find your “Big Why” for learning French.
- Immerse yourself in the French language by creating a Mini-France in your home.
- Make smart use of language hacks.
- Use conversational connectors to sound more natural.
- Speak from day one especially with native speakers.
How long does it take to self-study French?
According to the FSI, it would take an English-speaker approximately 23-24 weeks or 575-600 hours of study to become proficient in the French language. It goes without saying, this is just one study, and just one theory so take it with a grain of salt.13 Jan 2021
How can I learn French at home for free?
- Duolingo French. Probably the most famous free language learning app Duolingo makes language learning fun, with daily five-minute lessons.
- Learn a Language.
- Busuu.
- Open Culture.
- LingoGlobe.
- Easy Language Exchange.
- Conversation Exchange.
- Language Share.