Introduction
I've studied Spanish at school for 3 years and now I'm at a low B1 level. I can actually understand pretty well while listening or reading but I can't communicate fluently.
This plan will include vocabulary build up, some grammar revision, a lot of listening, reading and writing. And could be used for the most languages, not only Spanish.
Plan
Every day:
Conjugate one verb in present, past and future tenses
Make a list about 10 - 30 words long
Create flashcards with them and start learning them (I use Quizlet for flashcards)
Revise yesterday's set of flashcards
2-3 times a week:
Read an article or a few pages from a book
Write a few sentences about anything in your target language
Listen to one episode of podcast (at least one)
Once a week or every two weeks:
Watch a movie in your target language, preferably animated movie as the language used there is easier. You can watch with subtitles
Grammar exercises
Translate some short text
Once a month:
Write something longer, like an essay or report, on chosen topic
Additionally:
Talk to yourself, to your friends, to your pets
Text with someone
Look at the transcription while listening to the podcast for second time
Repeat what you hear (in podcast or movie)
Check words you don't know from the listening and reading
Read out loud
Listen to music in your target language - you can even learn the text and sing along
Watch YouTube in your target language
Change your phone language to the one you're learning
Think in you target language!!!
***This is very intense plan for self-learners, you don't have to do all of these things in the given time. Adjust it to your own pace. I'll try to stick to this, if I have enough time.***
When talking to french people, focus on innocuous topics like the weather, current events (âavez-vous lu Ă propos de..?â Have you read aboutâŠ?), and cultural topics like food, movies, art, music, and so on. And remember to use vous instead of tu!
I only speak a little French. Je ne parle qu'un peu le français.
I am learning French, but I am only a beginner. J'apprends le français mais je ne suis qu'un débutant.
I have been learning french for 2 days / 2 weeks / 2 months / 1 year / 2 years. J'apprends le français depuis deux jours / deux semaines / deux mois / un an / deux ans.
Will you please correct me? Peux-tu me corriger, s'il te plaĂźt?
What does ___ mean? Que veut dire ___?
What does that mean? Qu'est-ce que ça veut dire?
Can you explain in French/English to me? Peux-tu m'expliquer en français / anglais?
What does that mean in this context? Qu'est-ce que ça veut dire dans ce contexte?
What is the French word for ___? Quel est le mot français pour ___?
Is this/that correct? C'est juste?
Am I wrong? Je me trompe?/Est-ce que j'ai tort?
Am I correct? Est-ce que j'ai raison?
Do you understand? Est-ce que tu me comprends?
I do not understand. Je ne comprends pas.
I want to improve my level in French. Je veux améliorer mon niveau de français.
I need to practice French. J'ai besoin de pratiquer le français.
Do you have time to speak with me? As-tu le temps de parler avec moi ?
Can you help me to learn French? Peux-tu m'aider à apprendre le français?
Do you mind if we speak in French? Ăa te dĂ©range si nous parlons en français?
Can you please speak in French? it helps me to learn. Peux-tu me parler en français s'il te plaĂźt? Ăa m'aide Ă apprendre.
How do you say â___â in French? Comment dit-on â___â en français ?
I struggle with spelling / reading / writing / listening / pronunciation. J'ai du mal avec l'orthographe / la lecture / l'écriture / la compréhension orale / la prononciation.
Can you please repeat? I did not understand. Pouvez-vous répéter s'il vous plaßt ? Je n'ai pas compris.
I donât speak French fluently. Je ne parle pas couramment le français.
I am confused. Je suis perdu(e).
I donât know how to say it in French. Je ne sais pas comment le dire en Français,
Sorry (or âpardonâ), what did you say? Pardon, qu'est-ce que tu as dit?
Iâve never heard of that. Je n'ai jamais entendu ça.
That makes sense. Ăa se tient.
That does not make sense. Ăa n'a aucun sens.
Whatâs happening? / Whatâs going on? Qu'est-ce qui se passe?
What do you mean by â___â ? Qu'est-ce que tu entends par â___â? / Qu'est-ce que tu veux dire par â___â?
Here is a list of phrases you can use and practice when giving and asking for personal information. Take note that the list makes use of the formal âvousâ.
Comment vous appelez-vous? What is your name?
Je m'appelle Christine. My name is Christine.
Quel est votre nom? What is your name?
Comment allez-vous? How are you?
Je vais bien, merci. I am doing well, thank you.
TrĂšs bien, merci. Very well, thank you.
Quel Ăąge avez-vous? How old are you?
J'ai # ans. I am # years old.
J'ai trente ans. I am thirty years old.
J'ai quarante-deux ans. I am forty two old.
Quelle est votre nationalité? What is your Nationality?
Je suis canadien(ne). I am Canadian.
Je suis américain(e). I am American.
Je suis chinois(e). I am Chinese.
Je suis coréen(ne). I am Korean.
OĂč habitez-vous? Where do you live?
J'habite en Californie. I live in California.
Quel est votre numéro de téléphone? What is your phone number?
Mon numĂ©ro de tĂ©lĂ©phone est le ⊠My phone number is âŠ
OĂč ĂȘtes-vous nĂ©(e)? Where were you born?
Je suis nĂ©(e) Ă âŠÂ I was born inâŠ
Ătes-vous mariĂ©(e)? Are you married?
Oui, je suis marié. Yes, I am married
Non, je ne suis pas marié. No, I am not married
Je suis célibataire. I am single
Est-ce que vous avez des frĂšres et soeurs? Do you have any brothers and sisters?
Je suis fille unique. I am an only child/daughter
Je suis fils unique. I am an only child/son
J'ai - frĂšre(s). I have - brother(s).
J'ai - soeur(s). I have - sisters(s).
Je n'ai pas de frĂšres. I donât have any brothers.
Je n'ai pas de soeurs. I donât have any sisters.
Quel est votre métier? What is your job?
Quelle est votre profession? What is your profession?
Que faites-vous dans la vie? What do you do for a living?
Je suis ingénieur. I am an engineer.
Je suis boulanger/boulangĂšre. I am a baker.
Je suis médecin. I am a doctor.
Je suis infirmier/infirmiĂšre. I am a nurse.
Quel est votre sport préféré? What is your favorite sport? (formal)
Quel est ton sport prĂ©fĂ©rĂ©?Â
What is your favorite sport? (informal)
Mon sport prĂ©fĂ©rĂ© est⊠My favorite sport isâŠ.
J'aime faire du sport et garder la forme. I like to do sports to keep fit.
Quelle saison préférez-vous? What season do you prefer? (formal
Quelle saison préfÚres-tu? What season do you prefer? (What season is your favorite?) (informal)
Quels sont vos passe-temps préférés? What are your favorite pastimes? (formal)
Quels sont tes passe-temps préférés? What are your favorite pastimes? (informal)
Mes passe-temps prĂ©fĂ©rĂ©s sont⊠My favorite pastimes areâŠ
Qu'est-ce que vous faites dans votre temps libre? What do you do in your free time? (formal)
Qu'est-ce que tu fais dans ton temps libre? What do you do in your free time? (informal)
Est-ce que vous avez un animal de compagnie? Do you have a pet?(formal)
Est-ce que tu as un animal de compagnie? Do you have a pet? (informal)
Non, Je n'ai pas un animal de compagnie. No, I donât have a pet.
Oui, J'ai un chat. Yes, I have a cat.
Oui, J'ai un chien.Yes, I have a dog.
Qu'est-ce que vous aimez? What do you like?
J'aime le jazz. I like jazz.
J'aime le rock. I like rock.
J'aime le hip-hop. I like hip-hop.
Je n'aime pas le rap. I donât like rap.
Je n'Ă©coute pas de la musique trĂšs souvent. I donât listen to music very often.
J'aime les films d'amour. I like romance films.
J'aime les films d'aventures. I like adventure films.
Je nâaime pas faire du ski. I donât like skiing.
Qu'est-ce que vous aimeriez faire dans la vie? What would you like to do in life ?
J'aimerais ĂȘtre chef. I would like to be a chef.
J'aimerais ĂȘtre un bibliothĂ©caire. I would like to be a librarian.
(Almost) every outfit Kirsten Dunst wears in Marie Antoinette (2006)
Costume design by Milena Canonero
bonjour! since i started teaching myself french a few months ago, i thought it would be a good idea to immerse myself by listening to some french music. a lot of french music, actually. here are some of my favorites! (requested by @athenastudying)
sheâs canadian + my absolute favorite artist at the moment! her songs are more on the melancholy side, but they have a lovely vintage vibe. also her music videos are v creative so definitely check those out as well! faves: crier tout bas, adieu, ensemble
iâm not usually crazy about indie pop in english but I love indilaâs music in french! her songs have a good beat and i often find myself belting out her songs during my solo dance parties. oops. faves: derniĂšre danse, tourner dans le vide, sos
stromaeâs music is actually one of the things that inspired me to start learning french!! his music is a blend of hip hop and electronic, which isnât usually my thing, but i absolutely adore his music. faves: papaoutai, tous les memes, alors on danse
his songs are super catchy and upbeat! i listened to âboum boum boumâ for the first time (w the music video) when i knew about four words of french and ended up thinking it was about guns? (spoiler alert: itâs about sex), but i still love it. p sure these are his only two songs in french but i have played them on repeat more times than i care to admit. faves: elle me dit, boum boum boum
i only discovered their music recently (FrĂ©ro Delavega is a two-man duo), and it took me about 0.3 seconds to fall in love with their songs. their songs have a lot of great harmony, and theyâre lighthearted and fun to listen to. faves: mon petit pays, ton visageÂ
another recent find! i like to play her music on my phone when i walk to school in the mornings because itâs p relaxing. faves: je ne sais pas, ça ira
i practically grew up on edith piaf, even before i started learning french properly. her music is wonderful and definitely classic. faves: la vie en rose, a l'enseigne de la fille sans coeur, Â non, je ne regrette rien
i love these songs, but i have yet to listen to more music from these artists! theyâre still fantastic
badaboum / buridane coups et blessures / bb brunes lâair de rien / margaux avril les jours electriques / jenifer on trace ma route / christophe maé on ira / zaz on ne vit qu'une fois /  sidoine sur ma route / black m tombĂ© sous le charme / christophe mae
au revoir + shoutout @ciralismâ for recommending coeur de pirate to me in the first place!! xx
ange â angel (masc.)
baleine â whale (fem.)
bisou â kiss (masc.)
brindille â twig (fem.)
brĂ»ler â to burn
brume â mist (fem.)
cĂąlin â hug (masc.)
chaleur â heat (fem.)
chatoyer â to shimmer
chaussettes â socks (fem.)
chouchou â my little cabbage, said as a term of endearment (masc.)
citronnade â lemonade (fem.)
citrouille â pumpkin (fem.)
coquillage â seashell (masc.)
croquis â sketch (masc.)
dĂ©paysement â the feeling of being in another country, the weird feeling you get from things being different from what youâre used to.  (masc.)
doux â soft
Ă©carlate â scarlet
Ă©clatant â brilliant, dazzling, gleaming
effleurer â to touch or brush against
empĂȘchement â something that keeps you from doing something (masc.)
Ă©panoui â blooming, joyful, radiant
Ă©phĂ©mĂšre â ephemeral
Ă©toile â star (fem.)
feuilles â leaves (fem.)
flĂąner â to stroll aimlessly
floraison â bloom (fem.)
grelotter â to shiver
hirondelle â swallow (bird) (fem.)
libellule â dragonfly (fem.)
loufoque â wild, crazy, far-fetched
luciole â firefly (fem.)
myrtille â blueberry (fem.)
noix de coco â coconut (fem.)
nuage â cloud (masc.)
orage â thunderstorm (masc.)
pamplemousse â grapefruit (masc.)
papillon â butterfly (masc.)
parapluie â umbrella (fem.)
pastĂšque â watermelon (fem.)
piscine â swimming pool (fem.)
plaisir â pleasure (masc.)
pleuvoir â to rain
plonger â to dive
retrouvailles â the feelings of seeing someone again after a long time (fem.)
sirĂšne â mermaid (fem.)
soleil â sun (masc.)
sortable â someone you can take anywhere without being embarrassed
tournesol â sunflower (masc.)
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