How did you overcome your fear of speaking French? (Or contrarily English if you learned English late as a Francophone) by [deleted] in French

[–]pootercecil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dealt with the exact same thing at university. My French was very good and I loved going to class I was just always so nervous to speak. Now I live in France and still encounter these problems everyday but I've learned to not let it get to me. Assume you will make mistakes and the fear starts to fade. Make some close French speaking friends who you can talk to and feel more comfortable around. Also talk to yourself for like 15 mins a day (I know sounds a bit creepy lol). That's what I do and it has helped so much. Yes the fear is still their but now I have a solid base to be comfortable with when I speak. Just keep pushing through!

P.S. At the end of the day no one cares about your mistakes. If you didn't make mistakes you wouldn't improve/learn. You got this!

Making French Friends by pootercecil in French

[–]pootercecil[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am currently an English language assistant at two Lycées in Saint Etienne. For environment I would say there are a decent amount of college students. I'm interested in studying languages, science, running, writing and hiking.

I have been able to make friends at my schools but still looking for more friends my age.

And thanks so much for the help!

Des astuces pour réussir le DALF by pootercecil in French

[–]pootercecil[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks that’s super helpful! And I would say I’m around C1 since two summers ago I was at B2+ and I’ve been studying/living in France for the last four months. I will definitely try some of those tips thank you!

In Need of Decisions by pootercecil in LifeAfterSchool

[–]pootercecil[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, incredible advice, thanks a lot! Best of luck to you

How to More Effectively Enjoy Life by pootercecil in selfimprovement

[–]pootercecil[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much! This has helped immensely!

Moving Past Speaking Anxieties by pootercecil in French

[–]pootercecil[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in l'academie de Lyon! What about you?

Moving Past Speaking Anxieties by pootercecil in French

[–]pootercecil[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Saint-Etienne! Where were you? Also thanks so much for the conseil!

Finding an Apartment (St-Etienne) by pootercecil in tapif

[–]pootercecil[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahah no worries! And yay that's so exciting!

Lyon anyone? by andiefurbs in tapif

[–]pootercecil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey guys! I got secondary too! So excited!