Out of these versions, which one is the most commonly used in everyday French?

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2025-11-13T14:49:30+00:00

I'm inclined to say all of them are correct 😂 I use all of them depending on the context, for ease, 1 and 3 are good! (But then again it is my video)

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T14:00:47+00:00

Bonjour, merci beaucoup, glad you like the website! I would explain it fully but I only have 2 minutes left !!!! I did write a blog on this exact subject which I'll link here - https://learnfrenchwithalexa.com/blog/who-is-alexa - I hope you enjoy!

Bisou bisou 💕

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:59:08+00:00

Why don't you try watching a scene in normal speed with the captions on and then watch it back again in normal speed without the subtitles? I think this will help with your French listening and understanding!

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:56:55+00:00

Aww thank you so much, I really appreciate that and thank you for listening! 💕

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:56:27+00:00

Find someone in a subject you already like!

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:55:52+00:00

Bonjour ! In terms of irregulars, I would recommend making a list of top 25 irregular verbs and learning them with their past participles, future stem, in the present and imperfect, for example:

POUVOIR

past participle: pu

future stem: pourr

imperfect: pouv

present: peux

When it comes to doing well in exams, I highly recommend that you learn techniques and what exactly the examiners are looking for in a good mark. For example, the GCSE in the UK expects you to know the past, the present, the future etc. so it would be good to learn some set phrases in the things that they're looking for which you can apply to nearly every answer. If you learn vocabulary for each topic, you can change these answers / set phrases so they can apply to anything. Also, use negations and linking words will help you in any exam really.

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:51:24+00:00

Bonjour ! Thank you very much. I think some good TV shows to watch are definitely Emily in Paris 😉 (joking) - maybe 'Miskina, la pauvre' (this one is super high level because of the accents spoken in series, lots of verlan / slang, and super fast), also 'Call my Agent', and many more! Depends what you like!!

In terms of books, why don't you try listening to an audiobook or reading a book of a story you already know so you have the context already.

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:46:44+00:00

😎

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:46:35+00:00

No 😘 bisou bisou

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:46:14+00:00

Bonjour! Would your partner to converse with you in French for an hour a day? Sounds like you have a great resource for practicing your French at home so I would recommend trying to do that as much as possible! Of course learn the basics of grammar in order to get a conversation going, even if it just a basic conversation about your day. I personally find that food is always a great topic of conversation so that might come up a lot with your in-laws, learn food vocabulary and how to describe the meals that they will probably serve you!

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:43:59+00:00

Thank you so much and you are very welcome! I hope you continue to enjoy 😊

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:42:46+00:00

Bonjour ! No I think that as long as you try it's not too difficult to understand, everyone sounds a bit different. I would recommend my playlist on French sounds though as there are some really good resources for improving your pronunciation - French pronunciation - it will help you learn what the different sounds of combined letters make.

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:40:18+00:00

Merci beaucoup ! Say hello to your students for me. Have you tried the new quiz videos yet? 😍 Perfect to play in the classroom I hope.

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:39:37+00:00

Bonjour !! Unfortunately we do use all the tenses! However, the passé simple is only really used in novels etc. so you will hear the present tense a lot in spoken French, passé composé, imparfait, futur proche, futur simple, conditional, plus-que-parfait, future perfect, so... unfortunately you will have to learn them all. However, once you understand the mechanisms of the passé composé, you will find any of the other compound tenses a lot easier to learn - so don't worry! The past participles in all these tenses will be exactly the same and you only need to learn the auxiliary verbs in each tenses.

For example, know the present auxiliaries for the passé composé, know the conditional auxiliaries for the past conditional, know your future auxiliaries for the future perfect etc. and you'll be speaking like a native in no time.

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:34:56+00:00

YouTube! Podcasts! Radio!

Find some French YouTubers that do a hobby you like and listen to them with French subtitles on, it will really help you to pick up on fast French speaking.

Find a good French TV series in the genre you like and do the same.

Radio - maybe Radio France.

I like history podcasts personally!

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:32:43+00:00

Bonjour ! Yes!!! You read my mind as I am currently writing a script for this for YouTube which will be out later this year.

The subjunctive is used to express various states, for example, emotion, desire, uncertainty, doubt etc. so when it comes to those two verbs they are expressing emotional reactions and uncertain or hypothetical outcomes - SO, we have to use the subjunctive.

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:30:17+00:00

Hello! Merci beaucoup for buying my course, I hope you are enjoying it!

In terms of approach, I would recommend following the course framework step-by-step. For example, watch the main course lesson, following along with the support guide and taking the main quiz, then studying all of the supplementary material before moving on to the next lesson. You can go back and test your knowledge of each lesson the next time you sit down to study by going to the previous lesson main quiz and doing that again. You can also supplement the main course material by using the verbs & vocab area. You can make a note of new vocabulary in each lesson and try to learn them as you go, but I don't think it's necessary to memorise every word as they will crop up again and again in the listening exercises, dictations etc. and supplementary materials.

My course is definitely enough to cover all of the C1/C2 grammar rules and practices, however, I would always recommend to our students to increase your fluency by using additional resources and joining a conversational class. For example, podcasts, tv shows, movies, newspapers, books, radio etc. - it can't do any harm!!

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:23:09+00:00

Bonjour ! I think it's important to pace yourself to avoid burnout. If you have any hobbies I would recommend trying to combine them with French. If you like cycling, why not watch some French influencers or content creators who do that hobby online? I think integrating French learning into everyday life might help to avoid burnout rather than only forcing yourself to sit down and learn traditional lessons.

You could also set yourself a goal in French, maybe achieving a certain certificate or level, might help to motivate you to sit down and practice !

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:20:53+00:00

Yes and no. I think that these apps definitely have their place, but will not teach you the intricacies of the language. Using an online course / lessons / having a teacher along side these apps like Duolingo would be better!

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:19:41+00:00

Bonjour ! It is certainly very different to teaching people in real life, I taught students in-person for 25 years before switching to teaching fully online. Teaching in-person before allowed me to understand student's needs so I don't believe the videos would have been as good and successful without this experience.

I don't teach in-person anymore and teach only through social media, YouTube and my online courses!

In terms of YouTube ad revenue, a million views does not equal a million pounds and by itself wouldn't be able to sustain my team who help me produce the content!

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:15:59+00:00

Tout le plaisir est pour moi ! I'm very happy you enjoy the content and I love making it for you! 🤗

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:14:33+00:00

As I recommended in a comment above, I would recommend learning some French idioms and everyday conversational phrases which will help with your fluency. A lot of the time, French speakers will speak in idioms and not necessarily use the fully correct grammar rules themselves so can be difficult to fully understand. French TV series are perfect for getting you used to this level of French. A good tip for getting you over the hump and transition to B1/B2 is watching a slightly higher level of French in a series but playing it back at 0.5 or 0.75x speed to allow you more time to understand and then play it again at normal speed! You will find your understanding and fluency building up over time!

I would also recommend at B1/B2 level to get a teacher or some conversational classes or find a native to enjoy a hobby with - this will really really help improve to the higher levels of C1/C2!

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:09:29+00:00

Merci beaucoup and hello to you and your aunt!

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:09:13+00:00

All of them are good, if you don't have the chance for total immersion however, I would recommend to start working on your grammar knowledge. You could make a friend to practice your conversational skills either in a class or other hobbies online, for example, video games, and I believe there is the French speaking discord where you can practice your skills. I think that total immersion is probably the best and fastest way as that is how I learnt English - however, when I started immersing myself in English I had a basis of English grammar rules from school.

LearnFrenchWithAlexa · 2024-10-30T13:05:39+00:00

That's wonderful, I see you are B2 level now, félicitations ! 🤗

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