French Tutoring Fun

Mardi motivation 💪

Briser votre silence.

The true value of learning any language is the ability to speak it. All of the grammar rules in the french speaking world won't help you with a french local. You need confidence.

As far as speaking French is concerned, practice makes perfect. Overcoming the initial fear of speaking out loud (à voix haute 🇫🇷) is a pivotal moment.

When facing their first genuine interaction with a native speaker, many students will freeze (Geler 🇫🇷). 

Many may also concede they "do not speak french", "je ne parle pas français" they might say. A far easier solution to the barrier issue than facing the possibility of embarrassment (embarras 🇫🇷). Why struggle overcoming the language barrier when you can simply turn around and walk away?

Fear of anything can be paralysing, to truly progress, you must overcome it.

Libérez votre parole. 

The time has come to speak. The longer you delay, the less you'll be confident to say. The easiest route to freeing your is preparation, memorise a few key sentences to break the ice while informing people you speak a little bit of French but you are still learning.

This kind of approach (méthode 🇫🇷) moderates the expectation of the person with whom you are speaking, helping them adjust to your current capability. No doubt (doute 🇫🇷) they will appreciate the fact you are attempting to learn their beloved language and will be more open to assisting you.

Without establishing this boundary, a native might fire away with full French , resulting in those first interactions being one of frustration and confusion. 

It's your job (tâche 🇫🇷) to set the tone.

If you need help gaining the confidence for your first real French conversation, then join FTF today,

have fun washing that away!

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A bientôt 💙🤍❤️

 

Lundi learning 📚

Moving to a new country is a massive decision. As a prospective you may want to "test the waters" of your chosen destination before making the move permanent. The research and preparation required for such monumental change takes considerable time and effort. 

It may be a good idea to enjoy an official break from your current career role and take a... Sabbatical.

Sabbatique 🇫🇷

"This year I will take a sabbatical for three months."

"Cette année je vais prendre un congé sabbatique pendant trois mois."

🙈 I have taken a sabbatical - j'ai pris un congé sabbatique.

🙉 I'm on sabbatical - Je suis en congé sabbatique.

🙊 I will take a sabbatical - Je vais prendre un congé sabbatique.

Would you consider taking a to plot your next career move? Feel free to let us know!

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A bientôt 💙🤍♥️



Would you take a sabbatical to chase your dream career abroad?

Lundi learning 📚

Apparently it's world day, a chance to acknowledge all of the amazing aspects of our beautiful, beloved planet. 

So for this special edition of lundi learning we thought we'd give you the world 🌎

Le Monde 🇫🇷

The world is full of wonders, not least of which are the long list of languages humans have conjured up over the course of many millennia.

"My favourite language is French!"

"Ma langue préférée est le français."

Which is yours? Let us know below👇