i took french for 7 years, but haven't used it. i love it but i want to know what i can do to get the tongue back, if you know what i mean? i can read it and not translate it word for word, but still get the gist. any tips?
Goldi1021
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Honestly, I would try to find people who speak French and surround yourself with them. I took Spanish in high school and college but never really got to use it until I became a teacher. I work with many latino people (teachers and students) and by hearing/listening to them, I have been able to bring back what I lost. I would also try to watch French TV. There has to be some channel on cable that has it without subtitles. You would be surprised what comes back to you.
cocoa
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oooh, there used to be a french radio srarion... gotta find it b/c i don't know of a french tv station but i loooove that idea!
btrflygrl
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what about french books on tape? or DVD's....
maybe a refresher course in adult Ed or maybe you could teach it!
cocoa
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Posted by btrflygrl
maybe a refresher course in adult Ed or maybe you could teach it!
you overestimate my capabilities shana!!! thank you for the vote of confidence!
Shorty McBride
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I'm doing the same thing right now! I took french for 4 solid yrs, then stopped for 5. I'm taking an intensive french course (6 undergrad credits) right now at Stony Brook, and it's HARD!!!
usuk2004
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Go there!!! Seriously, if you can, go to a French Speaking country, preferrably a small town where they don't all speak English.
It's amazing what comes back to you when you have no other option but to speak it.
Other than that, I would try to read a french translation of a book you've read in English. It really helps you to figure out the words because in a sense, you know what they're trying to say. does that make any sense?
cocoa
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yes! thank you!
soon2bMrs
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I would go online and look for some chat rooms that support inter-language learning. There maybe some French speaking people wanting to speak better english and by chatting with them in both languages you both benefit. I am currently taking Spanish courses and there a bunch of postings at the school for these types of exchanges. You could also see if any colleges or boces in your area offer conversation courses.
