La dernière fois que j'ai été à Paris, j'avais l'habitude d'aller aux boutiques ou les grands magasins pour pratiquer parce que tout le monde veut parler avec une bonne cliente :)

I love this idea! This is me. A lot I can articulate but then another sentence or conversation just lets me down! Thank you ❤️ Ps I was in France last week. Last time I was there I was terribly embarrassed to make mistakes. This year, I thought you have good understanding of the language and if you don’t know something, you can explain what you mean. I literally just let go and it felt so good! Nothing went wrong! No one replied to me in English and for me, that’s the biggest compliment 🥰

I wonder if there’s anyone else like me who can produce better than they comprehend. This happens to me in my native English as well. I’ve always been a strong writer and orator in English and French, but when it comes to oral and reading comprehension, I tend to perform worse. For example, when I took the DELF, I got 20/25 on both the oral and written production sections, but only 15/25 on oral and written comprehension. And when I took uni placement tests (in English), I also saw this trend. Maybe it’s because I’m a very anxious person and I tend to overthink comprehension and wind up trumping myself in the process?

@TreacleMary

2 жыл бұрын

I have this issue as well! I’m currently in France for a few months and while I can ask questions and express my opinions, I struggle when somebody responds at a thousand miles an hour and inevitably the conversation dies! Actually I’m going to take this tips in this video! But so far my way of practising has been drilling myself with listening. I take an audio clip with some fast conversational speech (and most importantly a transcript) and I go back over and over the clip trying to shadow the words until I can do it without looking at the transcript. You have to absolutely drill it, and tbh it kind of sucks! But it really helps break down that stream of noise into actual intelligible meaning. I do half an hour every day and I try and change the clip every couple of days. Interestingly I do have ADHD, and I find myself being completely derailed by even one or two words I don’t understand. I just try to keep smiling, not be afraid to look a bit thick and give myself a big pat on the back when I do eventually have a good exchange!

@almatoledo1608

2 жыл бұрын

I grew up in Mexico and started to study English in primary school, but could not really understand native speakers or rhythm until I was about 14 or 15 years old! To me Parisian French is so fast! But often in films when non French actors speak French it is more comprehensible or French from a former French colony. I also sing songs to learn and practice.

@itsisa1319

2 жыл бұрын

I am the same! It’s so frustrating. People I speak to say that I can express myself well, but then I can’t understand the simplest sentences they say to me. 😩

@almatoledo1608

2 жыл бұрын

@@TreacleMary good girl! I say just keep at it because practice does make a master. I wonder if the app is just for beginners because I can read at a very normal French level even somewhat complicated books.

@FrenchinPlainSight

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kellen. I am similar to you. My lowest score in the Delf B2 was listening and it's always been my weakest skills. I've come to realise that it's because I am anxious and a perfectionist and that meant I was often more focused on planning the next thing I was going to say rather than actually fully engaging in trying to listen and understand the other person, meaning I was reducing the chances of knowing what they said when it came time to reply. Try to relax and engage. It has worked well for me. Good luck.

I watched this with my husband. He said, "you mutter in French all the time! I hear you do that!" I also talk to my cats in French. As long as my tone is sing-songy, they respond. 😊 They don't judge me. I also like reading French song lyrics and trying to sing along.

@mgparis

2 жыл бұрын

@@NotEvenFrench Hi Rosie, who's Bonbon, and can we meet him/her?? :)

Thank you! In written or like in comprehension I'm easily B1+, but when speaking I can barely get a simple sentence together! Been looking for a video like this 🙏🙏🙏

I have to say, I progressed a lot in English through children and watching c cartoon

Always great to be reminded of those tips to keep the motivation high ! I'm learning spanish at the moment, and I can't wait to speak without difficulty.. Pour ceux qui apprennent le français, je vous admire beaucoup ce n'est pas une langue facile alors ne lâchez rien !

What good advice! You're so right! I live in Israel for more than 20 years and I still speak with an American accent, and lots of people can tell immediately that I'm not from here, and many times my kids are absolutely mortified when I speak in Hebrew and others can hear me and will be able to tell I'm not native. But really I DON'T CARE!! I understand their embarrassment but I have to remind myself that it's just that and I need to overcome this shyness and just make mistakes and yes people will be able to hear that I'm not from here. But the only way to do it is to use the words you've learned.

Excellent video and tips 💯! Thanks so much for sharing ❤️❤️❤️!

This is so validating as an expat abroad. Thank you so much!!

Thank you so much. This video is very helpful. And, by the way, you absolutely glow with your excitement about returning to France. So happy for you.

Thank you! I needed this! I've been learning french since start of this year! Taking classes, but I want to supplement my classes with all the tips you mentioned! Merci beaucoup! Passe une belle journée!🇨🇵

Coucou, très 👍 Je suis absolument d'accord avec ces idées 💡 !

Excellent video, Rosie! So sympathetic and good tips too! Doing a grocery list in French is good. I don’t know if this works, but I try to imitate in my head the speech I’m hearing as soon as I hear it, like on the news. Thanks much. Bon voyage!! 🇳🇿🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

Let me tell you something I did literally this last Monday 12th. I'm writing these lines on Tuesday 13th of September, in the year 2022. I spoke to a kond French-speaking Congolese author, I bought his book, he signed it, and I spoke with him about books, languages and literature But I spoke Latin to him when. Y French was too linited, and I'm not even fluent. Additionally, for the conversation I spoke with a mix of Latin, Spanish and French. We overall understood each other. He was flattered that I tried speaking French, but used Latin, instead of English, to fill in the missing gaps. Also, I'm writing this before watching your video. Be right back once I watch it. Lots of love from Mexico

Thank you for this, Rosie! I’ve been taking French lessons weekly for ~ 6 months now, and I’m so terrified to speak. I started from what felt like less than zero, really not even understanding the phonetics, so I know I’ve made some improvement on building blocks, but I really want to be conversational. So much of this is fear of sounding unintelligent, fear of failure, and fear of socializing (many people wouldn’t know it but I had extreme social anxiety as a kid.) I guess on some level I don’t know if I believe I can do it. Thank you for these very practical tips - they’ve given me some ways to get started. I don’t live in France but I work there often and really want to be able to experience it for all it is. I might even move at some point (but first, language!) Merci beaucoup! 💛 So happy to hear you’ll be back in France! Good luck with the transition 😊

Rosie I just downloaded it and they give you Spotify songs???? I’m obsessed

Oh wow, this video really resonated with me. I have a similar experience but with German, not French. I learned German through high school and continued with it at university, in my first year I found myself in a class of about 12 people - several of whom had just returned from time in Germany over the Christmas / New Year period and were speaking some pretty fantastic German. It is sooo true that this is incredibly intimidating, but if you can persevere as I did , you will definitely see that your language skill will improve exponentially. If you are having challenges, DO NOT GIVE UP!

Planning my dream trip to Paris for next year and I am loving your videos. I was fluent in French when I graduated high school (40 some odd years ago) and have been trying to figure out the best way to get back into it. This video is providing some great ideas and giving me confidence to go for it!

Salut Rosie, Merci pour ces bons conseils. Surprisingly, my cat seems to understand pretty well my broken english ! Bisous de Paris Eric

Thank you so much for your tips! I am Greek and feel very comfortable speaking English. Of course, I make mistakes and I certainly have an accent, I always will! I've been learning English since I was 6, but it really took off for me much later when I started reading books in English, watching movies without subtitles, and having real conversations, even in comment sections like this one. With French, I always feel I need more classes, more grammar, and more studying before I can express myself, I'm too intimidated... On my latest trip to Paris, a month ago, I spoke for the first time! Of course mainly in present tense and mostly to ask for directions or order something. I'm sure I've made mistakes, but people understood me and with one exception they were all very kind and accommodating (I know, right??). But I still don't feel I can SPEAK speak, you know? I'll try speakly! I hope it'll help! 💕

@FrenchinPlainSight

Жыл бұрын

Well done on being brave and speaking French in Paris! It's great that you are able to acknowledge the positives of it and take it in your stride. Learning to speak comfortably in a range of tenses and a range of vocabulary takes a lot of time. As Rosie says, it's about developing positive and constructive habits and then staying consistent. So, it may start with one tool, but end with a mix of many. Best of luck!

My French teacher's advice was to read Le Petit Nicolas novel out loud and it was very helpful.

The funny thing is, I will try to remember your advices, and I will try them when I ll speak English :)

My French husband and I moved to France from the UK 6 months ago, and before then we visited his friends and family in France pretty often. I was taking weekly French lessons back then and I was slowly making progress, but whenever we would visit I would barely say a word because I was so overwhelmed by all the negative feelings you described. When I got to France I signed up for an intensive 3-month French course at the local university and it was an absolute game changer for me! I realise it's not possible for everyone to do this as it requires not working for 3 months and it was pretty pricey but if you're able to, definitely go for it because my level and confidence speaking French absolutely catapulted and I'm so much happier and more comfortable now :) plus I made friends on the course :D

@Christina-fs7wx

2 жыл бұрын

Also, so nice to see some actual, practical advice rather than having "don't be shy/scared" or "just speak" repeated at you as if it's going to make a difference. Thank you Rosie x

Excellent vidéo, thank you. Twitter spaces is a good place to try and speak to people as well, but only when you are feeling confident 😂 and that does not happen everyday.

Lire un morceau â viva voce chaque jour 10 minutes c'est aussi incroyable pour pratiquer!

This is a really great video. SO MANY great tips! Thanks, Rosie! Totally applies to learning any language at all. Just found your channel via YT algo > Love and London x Not Even French travel tips vid > YOU! Subbed and will keep watching for more of your great nuggets. Thanks again!

I also pretend I am French and living in Paris for a long time and most people believe I have been in Paris for long but know I am étrangere! ;) I just love imagining I am French and normally I am a naturally confident 👩 femme.

This is me! I thought it was weird I could read it and I sound horrible trying to speak it :-/

PERFECT! This makes Perfect since! MORE OUTPUT!! Well said! I really enjoy ALLLL OF YOUR VIDS! CONGRATS ON GOING BACK HOME!!! Yes your 2nd HOME FRANCE!!! BTW, can anyone recommend a Black FRENCH you tuber who IS AMERICAN (meaning Not African, but originally from America!?) NO Offence please. I am arldy watching Tiffany Davis, but who else!!???

Omg I have this issue rn. I really wanted to gain more knowledge on the language and I have a prof that is a native speaker. My friends recommend Inask him to speak to me in French and he said yes when I asked him! I’m so excited to learn more but I get so intimidated and feel like I’m wasting their time bc Im not communicating and I FEEL THEYRE LIKE UMM GIRL U DONT KNOW IT AT ALL LOL! When I’m like I do I JUST GET SCARED AND MY BRAIN FREEZES LOL

Do you have a video for the contrary? I feel like I speak French very well but when they speak it to me I struggle with the accent and speed

my dog cuts the strawberries 🫠

Next time I go to France I will do the swap: I speak French and the other person can practice American English:) o Español!

Peut-être un petit peu de Pernod !

I know for American and English people French is very difficult for them As a French person I will help people to understand the meaning of some French words For leaning English watch videos and read in English help me a lot to understand and learn

@TreenaBeena

2 жыл бұрын

Actually, for native English speakers French is one of the easiest languages to learn due to a high number cognates and fairly similar syntax, although the syntax can also be the complete opposite sometimes. That said, learning a new language is difficult - full stop. Some people are better at it than others, but in general, it’s difficult. English appears to be difficult for French people as well, as you all do often make mistakes when you speak English too.

@coline6792

2 жыл бұрын

@@TreenaBeena oh ok so American people are struggling with French I still making smalls mistakes in English and have difficulties to speak English normally

Teddy Bear

J'apprends le français depuis 6 ans et j'arrive pas à parler de manière naturelle. C'est dur

First 5 mins are why you should...snooze.. basic French if you are a beginner

She's definitely the best chubby in the ASMR game

@doriendespiegeleer5752

2 жыл бұрын

WTF??!!

Trouve-toi une blonde ou un chum Quelqu'un qui ne sait pas parler ta langue. 40 ans plus tard, je garantie le résultat 👍🤣