Comments on: How to Sound More French When Speaking

By: Enrique

Enrique — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 01:54:54 +0000

In reply to Luis. Hi, Luis, Practice is key. If you don't live in a French-speaking country, you can try tandems. They're very effective and fun. And yeah, you're right, English has borrowed many words from other languages, including French. The only thing is that they don't always respect the spelling. Feel free to check my other articles for more info and tips on the French language and culture. Thanks for commenting.

By: Enrique

Enrique — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 01:34:43 +0000

In reply to Jackie.

Hi, Jackie,

You're right. Pronunciation is key. And yeah, even after years of learning, we always learn something new.

Thanks for commenting.

By: Enrique

Enrique — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 01:33:37 +0000

In reply to DarmiMaddie.

Hey, Darmi,

Glad to hear you found this useful. Sometimes all we need to do is refocus and find another way.

Thanks for commenting.

By: Enrique

Enrique — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 01:32:18 +0000

In reply to Paolo.

Hey, Paolo,

Don't give up. I know how frustrating it can't be. You need to find something that works for you. Don't try to force yourself to do something you don't like.

For starters, I'd recommend you hire a teacher/tutor. This way you'll feel accountable for your progress. You can also join language exchange sites like Conversation Exchange and Tandem. You will be able to practice the language and even find a few good friends.

Feel free to leave me any more questions you might have.

Thanks for commenting.

By: Luis

Luis — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 05:42:09 +0000

I took one semester of French at University long time ago. I can read and understand it. But have never spoken on daily basis. Many French words are used in English, but people don’t see that because the graphic accent (á é í ó ú) is not used in English.

The typical example I use is this: Resume (to continue anything began); Resumé (In Spanish): a summary of studies and work experience used when looking for job; and Résumé in French, with same meaning as Spanish. That’s when I send it to USA or English country I used Résumé

Those changes ocurred by generations, mostly.

By: Jackie

Jackie — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 05:05:48 +0000

You are very right here, learning a new language is never easy and one will need to understand not just the words, but also understand how to pronounce and how to join the words together as well. For French, I feel pronunciation is one of those things that makes it a distinct language, just like Spanish. I speak French but not like the French will and your post has made me understand how to speak even better. Thank you!

By: DarmiMaddie

DarmiMaddie — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 05:04:51 +0000

Okay! This is actually good for me to know of. I have taken some French courses and also tried to learn through an app but deep down in me, I knew that something is still off and that is the reason I am willing to out in the effort to actually get the very best tips and all. Worthy information is all that you have provided here for me. Thanks

By: Paolo

Paolo — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 04:55:06 +0000

These have been a lot of useful tips. I have been learning French for about 4 years. And I haven’t done that much progress. But during this quarantine I have learn more French than during all the previous years combined. The thing is that I am sensitive now to these things and know were I could sound more French. Dropping ne and using pas for negation is a good one, in my book.