{"id":117611,"date":"2025-01-27T08:00:09","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T07:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colivys.com\/?p=117611"},"modified":"2025-01-08T11:09:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T10:09:54","slug":"how-to-learn-french","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/colivys.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-learn-french\/","title":{"rendered":"How to learn French effectively in coliving ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Do you dream of mastering the French language? Whether you’re a student<\/a>, young professional, or entrepreneur, coliving offers an ideal environment to improve your French skills quickly. Discover our tips and methods for learning French in a fun and effective way while enjoying a unique living experience.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The benefits of coliving for learning French<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Daily linguistic immersion<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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By choosing to live in a coliving space<\/a>, you <\/span>immerse yourself fully in the French language<\/b>. At breakfast, in the shared kitchen, or during relaxing evenings, you’ll be surrounded by French speakers from morning till night. Is your coliving setup multicultural? Don\u2019t take the easy route\u2014<\/span>swap English for French!<\/b> It’s the <\/span>best exercise for everyone to dive into the language of your host country together. <\/b>Every interaction becomes an opportunity to improve the French skills of the entire household, even with basic knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Do you work at a French company or university?<\/span> Use your breaks as informal language lessons<\/b> with your colleagues. They can teach you common expressions or subtle nuances of pronunciation. You\u2019ll be practicing French without even realizing it!<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Enriching cultural exchanges<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Living in France in a coliving space is the<\/span> best way to embrace French culture<\/b>. You may have seen glimpses of it on TV <\/span>(hello, Emily, we\u2019re talking about you)<\/span><\/i> or through social media, but nothing beats experiencing it firsthand. Through conversations with your housemates, you can <\/span>explore current events, customs, and the French way of life<\/b>. Together, you can even go out and get familiar with a culture that might feel very different from your own. These exchanges are <\/span>a great way to learn new words<\/b>, expand your vocabulary, and deepen your understanding of French society. You\u2019ll discover expressions from all over France, cultural references, and more. Soon, you’ll be chatting about the latest French films or popular shows!<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Learning methods tailored to coliving life<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Starting a conversation club<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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To practice what you\u2019ve learned in French, why not start <\/span>a conversation club in your coliving space?<\/b> It\u2019s simple: gather your housemates to set up a weekly meeting where French speakers and learners come together to chat exclusively in French. No native French speakers in your coliving? Invite a colleague or classmate to join. You can even do it among yourselves. Each week, <\/span>choose a different theme<\/b>\u2014cinema, cooking, travel, work, studies\u2014and <\/span>discuss it for an hour or an evening<\/b>. This fun approach helps you practice speaking in a relaxed setting and progress quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’d like to meet more French speakers, consider <\/span>joining a conversation club for expats<\/b> where only French is spoken. Many cities in France host such clubs.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Language tandem with a French-speaking housemate<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We\u2019ve found the secret to effective, personalized learning! Known as “intercambio,” the <\/span>language tandem<\/b> method pairs a French speaker with someone who speaks another language. Both participants learn each other\u2019s native language. Set up regular sessions where you exchange in both languages. The beauty of this method is its mutual benefit\u2014you <\/span>improve your French while your partner progresses in your language<\/b>. You can even do<\/span> activities together<\/b> to<\/span> immerse yourselves in each other\u2019s cultures<\/b>. A true win-win for language learning!<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Online resources to complement Your learning<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Fun and engaging mobile apps<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If you want to combine real-life practice with daily exercises,<\/span> mobile apps <\/b>are your best allies. Perfect for making progress outside of coliving, these apps help you <\/span>work on grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension in an interactive and fun manner<\/b>. You\u2019ll be even better prepared to practice with your housemates and language partner! To make your search easier, here\u2019s our<\/span> top 5 list of the best apps <\/b>to learn French:<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Duolingo: For short and fun lessons<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Arguably the most popular app, <\/span>Duolingo <\/b>has been used by over 100 million users worldwide since its launch in 2012. It offers<\/span> free and engaging lessons <\/b>presented like a game. You’ll find<\/span> practical scenarios<\/b>, <\/span>quirky exercises<\/b>, and lessons in vocabulary and grammar. Tests are included at the end of each exercise. Duolingo now also offers <\/span>podcasts <\/b>to help train your ear to the language you\u2019re learning. Trust us\u2014this gamified approach is excellent for long-term retention.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Babbel: For a more structured approach<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Babbel<\/b>, the second most well-known app, has helped 10 million people learn new languages daily since 2007. Its approach is slightly more academic than Duolingo’s. Before starting, you\u2019ll take a <\/span>placement test to determine your level<\/b>, which ensures tailored 15-minute lessons. As you progress, you can <\/span>earn official certifications<\/b>, which are especially useful if you work in an international environment or need them for your studies. A note worth mentioning: Babbel is<\/span> entirely subscription-based<\/b>, with plans ranging from \u20ac5.99 to \u20ac11.99 per month.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Busuu: For practicing with native speakers<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Busuu <\/b>is a go-to resource, with over 120 million users since its launch. It emphasizes <\/span>interactivity<\/b>, following the <\/span>CEFR<\/b> (Common European Framework of Reference) <\/span>standards<\/b>. The app offers scenarios, <\/span>short exercises<\/b>, and<\/span> live lessons with a teacher<\/b>. Designed by linguistics experts, Busuu places community at its core. You can have your <\/span>exercises corrected by native speakers<\/b> and even chat with them directly. This collaborative approach is both effective and rewarding.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Memrise: For efficient vocabulary building<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Chosen by 35 million users worldwide, <\/span>Memrise<\/b> is your ally for learning everyday language used by native speakers. Available in free and premium versions, the app i<\/span>mmerses you digitally with videos and content featuring native speakers<\/b>. Whether they\u2019re from France, Canada, Senegal, or Pondicherry, Memrise\u2019s French courses help you grasp various accents and expressions. Its key strength lies in its memorization method: <\/span>spaced repetition<\/b>. This technique <\/span>spaces out review sessions based on your progress<\/b>. If you make mistakes, the review interval shortens; if you answer correctly, it lengthens. This makes Memrise particularly effective for building and retaining vocabulary.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Fran\u00e7ais Authentique: Enhance your listening skills<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This French mobile app was created by Johan Tekfak, who developed a unique method after struggling to speak English and German despite understanding them. He decided to create his own approach to<\/span> learning foreign languages independently<\/b> from home. With over 200,000 users benefiting from its <\/span>courses<\/b>, <\/span>podcasts<\/b>, and <\/span>videos<\/b>, <\/span>Fran\u00e7ais Authentique<\/b> is free and designed to help you speak confidently and stress-free.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Podcasts and YouTube channels for learning French<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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