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The French language has a reputation for being nightmarish to learn due to its complex grammar and seemingly difficult pronunciation. But what most English speakers don’t consider is that about a third of basic English words come from French (because of the historical contact between these two languages, especially after the Norman conquest of Britain in 1066). For example, English terms like pedigree, surf, view, pride and war all come from French.
So, while the prospect of learning another language can feel a little intimidating initially, you should know that, as English speaker, you already have a head start when it comes to studying French. Contact us at Listen & Learn and we will prepare a course that suits your preferences and goals. And while it’s true that mastering all the French verb conjugations is a lifelong journey, we will make the experience accessible, attainable and enjoyable with our interactive, personalised lessons. After all, you only need to know a handful of conjugations before you will start to see the benefits the next time you book a trip to Paris.
And knowing French will not only be helpful when travelling abroad, as the French-speaking community in London is huge! With over 300,000 speakers, you won’t have trouble finding people with whom you can practise. Immerse yourself in the language and you’ll gain confidence and fluency quickly! For example, you can join the weekly gatherings of language exchange groups around the city, such as the very popular London French Meetup group.
Connect with one of Listen & Learn’s native-speaking instructors to quickly and conveniently start learning French. No matter where you are based in London, we come directly to you. Soon, you’ll be using idiomatic phrases like quand les poules auront des dents (not a chance!) when somebody asks you if you regret learning French instead of another language!
These French lessons fit a broader spectrum and can be useful for those who need different things from the language. Most beginner students will have a handle of survival French by the end of their lesson, which will provide them with enough French to communicate at least at a basic level during short trips to the country, but those who require more would benefit greatly from these sessions. Typical students have been those eager to travel all over the world, those buying overseas property, those with foreign spouses, aficionados of French culture and those who just wish to pass a particular French exam. Enquire now about our French Courses or Take A Free French Level Test
French lessons of this type are aimed towards those that need to learn French to aid them with their employment. For those just starting out, it is integral to learn basic greetings and business etiquette. Reading and writing can be adopted once the simple precepts are out of the way. Success has come from students who are involved in the import/export business, international negotiations and acquisitions, those seeking jobs in multinational companies and those working with foreign colleagues, academia and bureaucracy. Even our most basic lesson for beginners will have the student finishing the lesson with basic telephone/e-mail skills in French, as well as survival French should a short stay in the country is needed. Enquire now about our French Courses or Take A Free French Level Test
Those wishing to learn French in groups of two or more together (Two-to-One French Lessons or Small Group In-Company French Lessons) can sign up for our group classes. All students must be at nearly the same level of French proficiency, have the same needs from the language and must be able to study at the same time and place as the others. Bookings must be made for all students simultaneously. Listen & Learn does not suggest group sizes of more than 6-8 people, but In-Company Taster French Lessons can occur with up to 12 people. Enquire now about our French Courses or Take A Free French Level Test
Our native-speaking qualified French teachers can instruct you and your group at your work or at home at a time most convenient for you. Classes can take place on any day of the week—even weekends—morning, afternoon or evening. If meeting at your office or home is not suitable, you can take your lessons at the trainer's office. Study materials are supplied for you. Enquire now about our French Courses or Take A Free French Level Test
Lessons in French are also accessible for two or more people studying in tandem (Two-to-One French Lessons or Small Group In-Company French Lessons). All those involved must have around the same experience of the language, similar needs of areas of proficiency and must be able to meet at the same time and place. Bookings must be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn does not advise classes of more than 6-8 people, though In-Company Taster French sessions can be run with as many as 12 people. Enquire now about our French Courses or Take A Free French Level Test
Games are great instruments to help children acquire a new language while having fun. Luckily, the internet is full of websites that offer language games for free, such as Hello World. This site is full of interactive activities and songs that help kids learn basic French vocabulary, such as the alphabet, numbers, shapes and colours. Most of the games are classical ones, like tic tac toe, listen and match, etc. There is also a section that features expressions, like greetings, thanking others or asking for food, where children can listen to recordings of real conversations and repeat them while completing exercises.
Check out the page here!Looking for children’s books in French with a great message to read to your kids? Histoire de Babar is a famous children’s book that tells the story of Babar, a young elephant whose mother is killed by a hunter. The baby escapes and visits different places looking for a new home. So, your kid will learn vocabulary related to the different places and people Babar visits, like the jungle (arbre: tree, feauille: leaf), the city (rue: street, bâtiment: building) and other families (mère: mother, père: father, fils: son, fille: daughter)!
Click here to know more about the books.Looking for a great animated series for your children to watch and acquire French vocabulary and structures? Rolie Polie Olie is a Canadian television series produced by the Disney Channel that follows the adventures of Olie, a little robot and his friends on the moon. The robot is composed of several geometric shapes, so it's a great opportunity for your children to learn new words, such as circle (cercle), sphere (sphère) or square (carré). Also, it is spoken using the Canadian accent, so the series is also helpful to become acquainted with French Canadian.
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My Listen & Learn tutor, Yann, made a huge effort to help me understand how the grammar works, and how to say things properly – these aren’t things you can learn from a book