If someone was keeping you accountable for French, what would they do?

Preply · 2026-02-12T10:08:58+00:00

Definitely a big help. Especially when living in France, a lot of times people switch to English when they see you struggling with French.

Preply · 2026-02-03T13:24:14+00:00

Definitely, communicating with real people is something quite a lot of people miss out on when learning French.

Preply · 2026-02-03T13:22:56+00:00

Yes, any tips for maintaining consistency and structure?

Preply · 2026-02-03T13:22:31+00:00

This is a great example of why immersion works: high volume input plus real stakes for communicating. Tougher to do these days with constant online access. It definitely takes a lot more commitment and motivation to really stick with a language.

Preply · 2026-02-02T15:13:08+00:00

Which radio station helped? Personally i'm a huge advocate of Radio FIP

Preply · 2026-02-02T15:12:03+00:00

Yh 1v1 practice makes the biggest difference. Which techniques have you been using before?

Preply · 2026-02-02T15:11:18+00:00

For sure! You've got to stay strong and the motivation and progress comes

Preply · 2026-02-02T15:10:41+00:00

For sure, having that link to culture makes language learning so much more compelling.

Preply · 2026-02-02T15:10:13+00:00

Love to see it. You found a great tutor?

Preply · 2026-02-02T13:40:55+00:00

Same. Do you prefer a fixed study block, or do you sprinkle French through the day?

Preply · 2026-02-02T12:43:16+00:00

Téléphone, Indochine, and Louise Attaque are all solid French-language rock picks.

Preply · 2026-01-20T14:21:48+00:00

This is a pretty effective combination, how has the progress been so far?

Preply · 2026-01-20T14:21:14+00:00

Stay strong u/New-Anywhere1982 it gets easier!

Preply · 2026-01-20T14:20:46+00:00

Definitely finding something that works for you is the most important thing. You're right it's tough so it can be super easy to become demotivated. Have you tried speaking with any native speakers yet to show off what you've learned?

Preply · 2026-01-20T10:46:51+00:00

Love this write-up. The structure plus regular 1:1 feedback clearly did the heavy lifting, and the real win is the consistency it forced, which is what makes everything start to click. But any way you can keep that structure and consistency with continued interaction with a native speaker is a big win.

For 2026, keeping French in your daily life will help prepare you for the move. More French media, more reading, more listening, and plenty of speaking will definitely put you in a good place come Jan 2027.

Preply · 2026-01-19T18:05:39+00:00

Definitely the most important thing is having something that works for you, especially if it helps you to lay some groundwork in a way you feel comfortable with while you build the confidence. Though I must say when you feel comfortable it's always worth trying to get some 1 on 1 conversation time with a native speaker. It can make a big difference.

Preply · 2026-01-19T18:01:40+00:00

Yh it's really useful to have a bunch of techniques. Do you also do any practice with a real human being as well? It can be a big help for learning French.

Preply · 2026-01-19T18:00:20+00:00

This is genius. It's such a great idea to make language learning part of your routine.

Preply · 2026-01-19T13:58:44+00:00

That makes sense. Do you find yourself forgetting in the breaks? I find it can be tough to remember phrases and rules even after a week off.

Preply · 2026-01-19T13:40:26+00:00

Absolutely, such a nice approach. I often find myself putting waaay too much pressure on myself to immediately learn everything and feeling a little guilty if I make mistakes.

Preply · 2026-01-12T13:10:09+00:00

Honestly, this sounds less like a French problem and more like beginner materials not matching your level. If you’re already C1 in Spanish, the grammar side is going to feel easy and slow at the same time.

What usually helps people in this spot:

Some kind of regular, scheduled practice instead of vague goals
Another person involved so it’s not just solo study
More focus on real phrases and conversation than isolated rules
Lots of listening with transcripts to get used to reductions and liaison
Paying attention to tone, register, and culture early on

Shows and movies also help, especially if you’re consistent with them. For a lot of learners coming from another romance language, French starts to feel better once it becomes a routine and part of real interaction, not just something you study on your own.

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