Learn French as an Adult

Practice what you've learned
Using the French you've learned is the best way to remember it. Join the Alliance française, put up a notice at your local college or community center to find people interested in a French club, chat with French-speaking neighbors and shopkeepers, and, above all, go to France if at all possible.

Listen passively
You can get extra practice by listening to French during your commute (in the car, on the bus or train) as well as while walking, jogging, biking, cooking, and cleaning.

Vary your practice methods
You will almost certainly get bored if you just do grammar drills every day. You might try grammar drills on Monday, vocabulary work on Tuesday, listening exercises on Wednesday, etc.

Act French
Some people find it useful to use an exaggerated accent (à la Pépé le pou or Maurice Chevalier) to help them get into their studies more. Others find a glass of wine loosens their tongue and helps gets them into the French mood.

Daily French
Practicing every day is the single most important thing you can do to improve your French. There are numerous ways to practice every day.


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