How to Learn French from Scratch

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Learn basic French phrases such as: "Bonjour" = hello "Ça va?"

   = how are you "Au revoir" = goodbye "non" = no "oui" = yes etc.
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   Step 2: Learn a few questions

   = what's your name? "Que-est que ...?" = What...? "Comment dit-on ... en français?" = how do you say .... in french? "Où est...?" = where is... etc. ,, Some ways to help are:
   Watch French movies and listen to French radio or recordings.
   
   These will help you understand spoken French.
   
   You should repeat lines to practice speaking with the accent, and eventually you will be able to use the nasal sound effectively Try speaking more with the back of your throat and nose , Get podcasts of French on your cellphone or iPod and listen to it on the go Set all movies you watch to French with English subtitles Write a blog or journal in French Join a French club or sign up for a French class.
   
   Listen to French music Join a language exchange website and befriend some French-speaking people.
   
   You can help them advance in English and, in return, build up your French
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   Step 3: as it is also handy

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   Step 4: such as: "Comment vous appelez-vous?"

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   Step 5: Learn some basic verbs: avoir = to have être = to be faire = to do

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   Step 6: to make aller = to go These are some of the most common and useful verbs

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   Step 7: and you should learn them inside and out

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   Step 8: as you will use them in every conversation you have in French

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   Step 9: NOTE: Many French words use a nasal sound which can be difficult to learn.

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    Step 10: Surround yourself in French every day!

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