| Learning French in the traditional way, through classes | | | | something" or "you are doing something" or "we ..." or |
| or structured lessons, can often become drab and | | | | "they ..." etc. In this way you can often understand the |
| repetitive. It might be at times like this you feel like you | | | | verb they mean just by looking at the pictures and you |
| need a break or you need something to make learning | | | | can also see how the verb is being conjugated. A |
| French a bit more fun. Here are a few ideas which | | | | picture reference is a good way of learning words too. |
| may help you to get through these tough times and | | | | Understand numbers, measures and diverse |
| see learning a language in a new light. | | | | vocabulary by cooking in French. |
| Practice your writing and comprehension skills by | | | | If you like cooking (and even if you don't) a great way |
| joining a chat room. | | | | to learn a bit of French is to cook in French. French |
| There are virtually chat rooms for any topic you can | | | | cuisine is celebrated throughout the world and many |
| imagine. If you are interested in any type of French | | | | classic recipes have their origins in France. |
| chat then simply type in French chat rooms and you | | | | Learn how to make a "tarte au citron" by following the |
| will find plenty. Otherwise, if you are interested in a | | | | French recipe. You can find french recipes by |
| specific hobby then add that to the original search. You | | | | searching the internet or buying a French recipe book. |
| will find that if you have an interest in a field it will be | | | | If you are not confident that your French is good |
| easier to pick up meanings and words in another | | | | enough for a full French recipe simply buy an English |
| language because you already understand most of | | | | book about French food to start with. There will be |
| the context and many words will be the same in | | | | enough words in French to get you started. When |
| English and French anyhow. You may have to excuse | | | | measures and weights are given think of how you |
| your French to begin with but most people are quite | | | | might say it in French. |
| understanding if you have something to contribute. | | | | Practice reading, writing, comprehension and |
| Practice you reading, comprehension and grammar | | | | pronunciation by playing games. |
| skills by reading comic strips. | | | | Again your trusty friend the Internet can help you find |
| Comic strips (Bande Dessinee or BD's in French) are a | | | | all sorts of games to play. Most will be simple like |
| fun way to learn a bit of French. Comic strips are | | | | hangman, crosswords or battleships but they can still |
| really popular in France and there are a variety of | | | | help you to learn vocab and perfect your writing skills. |
| genres to choose from. They feature humorous titles | | | | Some games are more complex. Games can help you |
| through to murder mysteries and science fiction. The | | | | learn and be fun at the same time. In most cases the |
| artwork in some of the titles are quite brilliant. The all | | | | aim of the game is to make you forget you are |
| time classics have to be Tintin and Asterix comic strips | | | | learning. |
| that feature action and comedy in equal measures. | | | | Everybody needs a break from formal learning from |
| Although they are aimed at kids there is still some fun | | | | time to time. The best way to do this is to take the |
| moments in them that everybody can enjoy. | | | | learning out of the classroom and into something you |
| Comic strips can really help with understanding verbs | | | | like or enjoy. In this way the learning will flow naturally |
| and pronouns because the words are often in a dialog | | | | and not become a chore. |
| form. This means the characters will say "I am doing | | | | |