How long is it supposed to take to learn French?
January 16, 2009 by admin · 3 Comments
every year i move to a different country. for now i've been in around 10 of 11 different schools. at every school there were diff. french teachers, teaching diff. things. i've been studying French for around 3 or 4 years. but i still can't speak properly. by now im supp. start speaking fluently. but i can't even make a normal sentence….how long is it supposed to take a person to learn French well?
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As curious la,la..already mentioned, there is no definitive time frame for language acquisition. There are numerous factors that can impact the rate at which one learns to communicate well or fluently in French: the duration and frequency of French instruction, the amount of exposure you have to the language outside the classroom, the amount of time you devote to the study and practice of the language on your own, and of course your ability to pick up languages in general.
And I agree that with the inconsistency you are experiencing through all the moves, it is hard to get into a "rhythm" or experience a natural progression in your learning. My advice, try to find a French speaking "e-pal" and correspond with each other on a regular basis…no matter where you are, you will be able to have this correspondance as a constant. If you join Skype, you can perhaps enhance the experience…again, can be accessed from anywhere. Also, you can try some programs like Rosetta Stone or online French courses which might give you more structured learning. As well, you can investigate the Alliance Française which is an international French school with a broad global network. The programs and the teaching methods are pretty much the same for every country so again you could get a more consistent program via this route.
In any case, I wouldn't focus so much on how long it takes you to learn French…everyone learns at their own pace really – besides, French is not an easy language to learn so it is important to take your time. And on a personal note…it took me about 10 years (combination of regular 20min French periods, immersion, and extracurricular activities in French) to really feel comfortable in the language.
Courage! Je te souhaite beaucoup de succès 
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