LEARN REAL FRENCH NOW: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FRENCH LEARNING |
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1. Why learn French?
It is possible to learn French for different reasons: for your own pleasure (as a hobby), for sightseeing in France, to relocate to France or another French speaking country, to pursue coursework at a French university and study in France, or to get a job in a company and work in France or in French speaking country.
To set specific learning goals and to adapt the application to educational needs, it is important to ask why learn French? For what purpose? If you can answer these question, your ability to learn will be more efficient. Moreover, you will learn quickly as your own personal goals are clearly defined, it's more motivating !
Indeed, at Learn Real French Now, we attach a paramount importance to the various psychological aspects involved in learning French. During an oral interview, we will determine your learning objectives, strengths and weaknesses and we will establish your program in relation to a particular progression.
To set specific learning goals and to adapt the application to educational needs, it is important to ask why learn French? For what purpose? If you can answer these question, your ability to learn will be more efficient. Moreover, you will learn quickly as your own personal goals are clearly defined, it's more motivating !
Indeed, at Learn Real French Now, we attach a paramount importance to the various psychological aspects involved in learning French. During an oral interview, we will determine your learning objectives, strengths and weaknesses and we will establish your program in relation to a particular progression.
2. HOW TO LEARN FRENCH LANGUAGE?
There are different profiles of learners in a foreign language: there are learners that like to watch movies or TV, others prefer listening to the radio or songs, and others prefer reading books. There is an evidence: we learn by interacting with this language.
Neuroscience and psychologies studies demonstrate that we learn better and faster by acting (doing actions within the language learned). As an example, we remember an average of 20% of what we listen, 30% of what we see, 90% of what we do.
SO, THE BEST METHOD IS TO DO ACTIVITIES IN FRENCH!
Thus, at Learn Real French Now, we opted for the action-oriented approach to accomplish tasks in French through acts of speech and communication objectives as well as using linguistic tools: vocabulary, grammar, conjugation, phonetics.
Neuroscience and psychologies studies demonstrate that we learn better and faster by acting (doing actions within the language learned). As an example, we remember an average of 20% of what we listen, 30% of what we see, 90% of what we do.
SO, THE BEST METHOD IS TO DO ACTIVITIES IN FRENCH!
Thus, at Learn Real French Now, we opted for the action-oriented approach to accomplish tasks in French through acts of speech and communication objectives as well as using linguistic tools: vocabulary, grammar, conjugation, phonetics.
3. How long will the LEARNING last?
It depends on the learning objectives! Each learner evolves at his own pace according to his availability, capability, willingness and above all, according to his motivation to learn ; it depend on your own life circumstances.
Before choosing a course or a formula, think about how much time you can dedicate to learning the French language in structure -courses, educational activities, language immersion activities - and in autonomy through learning activities - read in French, listen in French, watch French media, communicate in French.
At Learn Real French Now, we take into account your objectives, your needs, your desires and constraints in order to offer you a suitable and effective learning pace.
Before choosing a course or a formula, think about how much time you can dedicate to learning the French language in structure -courses, educational activities, language immersion activities - and in autonomy through learning activities - read in French, listen in French, watch French media, communicate in French.
At Learn Real French Now, we take into account your objectives, your needs, your desires and constraints in order to offer you a suitable and effective learning pace.
4. One-on-one sessions vs. group sessions?
It all depends on the learning objectives, desires and possibilities of each learner!
Individual courses are effective in the way they are custom designed, only for you, from your own educational needs and follow your own pace of learning. You can learn very quickly.
But the motivation and fun while learning are very important psychological factors in successful learning, too. Hence, if you want to communicate and discuss with learners from around the world, opt for group sessions; it can be fun and you will make new friends!
Being aware of the benefits of each mode of learning, at Learn Real French Now, we propose formulas combining learning in individual and in group.
Individual courses are effective in the way they are custom designed, only for you, from your own educational needs and follow your own pace of learning. You can learn very quickly.
But the motivation and fun while learning are very important psychological factors in successful learning, too. Hence, if you want to communicate and discuss with learners from around the world, opt for group sessions; it can be fun and you will make new friends!
Being aware of the benefits of each mode of learning, at Learn Real French Now, we propose formulas combining learning in individual and in group.
5. HOW TO KNOW ITS LEVEL OF FRENCH?
To get a rough idea of its level in French Language Proficiency, consult the self-assessment grid from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf.
To get a better idea of its level in French, it is possible to undergo a French language level test.
Learn Real French Now provides an online written level test which is free: Online test, your level in French?
To get a better idea of its level in French, it is possible to undergo a French language level test.
Learn Real French Now provides an online written level test which is free: Online test, your level in French?
6. HOW LONG TO PASS A LEVEL TO ANOTHER?
In foreign language, each level corresponds to a number of learning hours.
For each level, Learn Real French Now offers a training program as well as formative and summative assessment throughout learning to regularly take stock of your progress and adjust our strategies to your evolution.
- The A1 level corresponds to a minimum of 60 hours of French language learning.
- The A2 level corresponds to a minimum of 160 hours of French language learning.
- The B1 level corresponds to a minimum of 310 hours of French language learning.
- The B2 level corresponds to a minimum of 490 hours of French language learning.
- The C1 level corresponds to a minimum of 690 hours of French language learning.
- The C2 level corresponds to a minimum of 890 hours of French language learning.
For each level, Learn Real French Now offers a training program as well as formative and summative assessment throughout learning to regularly take stock of your progress and adjust our strategies to your evolution.