Re: Language patzer, French
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2020 9:29 am
I have finished the 13th lesson out of 26, of Hugo's book (exercises included of course). It goes on smoothly, and soon it will be done. I expect a solid grammar review out of this, as well as the beginning of writing practice .
I have to think about what I will do after that. I know it all began with FSI, but since then I discoverd the Cours de Langue et de Civilisation Francaises, which is 4 dense manuals of wonderful things. I read the introduction and this method corresponds exactly with how and why I want to learn French. It's as if I ordered it myself. It is not only about language (the full language experience, no holding back), but also about culture and litterature. I mean, it's perfect. But it is not quick (understatement...), and I don't know how long it takes for you to achieve oral fluency.
Which forces me to seriously rethink about my goals. Why did I begin studying French again? Is it to get a C2 diploma? Is it to visit France and amaze everyone with my dialogue? Is it to deeply learn french, and unlock an entire culture? All of it? And how much time am I willing to give myself in order to get to whatever goal?
Right now here is the answer. I want everything, the fluency, the culture, the deep knowledge, the works. If I ever get there, I'll take the test. I am willing to study as long as it takes, because I am really enjoying the ride. At the very least I will be able to keep a journal that nobody in my home car read
You know, I don't think there is another language that will have me so involved. I want to learn german and italian as well, but assimil will do for them.
So, after my grammar revision, Cours de Langue et de Civilisation Francaises it is, as long as it takes. Yes, I will be reading books, watching films, listening to songs and complementing my learning with everything I can, but I will use that manual as the basis. I am so happy I found it!
I have to think about what I will do after that. I know it all began with FSI, but since then I discoverd the Cours de Langue et de Civilisation Francaises, which is 4 dense manuals of wonderful things. I read the introduction and this method corresponds exactly with how and why I want to learn French. It's as if I ordered it myself. It is not only about language (the full language experience, no holding back), but also about culture and litterature. I mean, it's perfect. But it is not quick (understatement...), and I don't know how long it takes for you to achieve oral fluency.
Which forces me to seriously rethink about my goals. Why did I begin studying French again? Is it to get a C2 diploma? Is it to visit France and amaze everyone with my dialogue? Is it to deeply learn french, and unlock an entire culture? All of it? And how much time am I willing to give myself in order to get to whatever goal?
Right now here is the answer. I want everything, the fluency, the culture, the deep knowledge, the works. If I ever get there, I'll take the test. I am willing to study as long as it takes, because I am really enjoying the ride. At the very least I will be able to keep a journal that nobody in my home car read
You know, I don't think there is another language that will have me so involved. I want to learn german and italian as well, but assimil will do for them.
So, after my grammar revision, Cours de Langue et de Civilisation Francaises it is, as long as it takes. Yes, I will be reading books, watching films, listening to songs and complementing my learning with everything I can, but I will use that manual as the basis. I am so happy I found it!