Q. I live in a non-francophone country and I'm losing my French. What can I do?

 
A. First and foremost, you should join the Alliance française. This is a non-profit organization that works to promote the study of French around the world. They offer classes at all levels and sponsor many different events where beginning speakers and native speakers and everyone in between get together for dinner, movies, etc. The most important thing for you to do is to get out there and talk. Don't be shy - the only way to get better is to practice. Try to participate in as many of their events as you can. If possible, take a class in addition to, not instead of, their activities.
 

Other tips and ideas

• Practice French every day - subscribe to my daily French newsletter for ideas, or take a look at my daily French features.
   
• Subscribe to one or more French audiomagazines for ongoing, authentic French listening practice.
   
• Practice reading and writing on the forum - you can ask questions, debate, or just play some word games.
   
• Also, find a French pen pal - exchanging letters is a great way to practice and meet people too!
   
• Above all - practice, practice, practice. And whatever you do, when you get the chance to speak French, don't let speaking anxiety or being introverted hold you back.
   

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