Hard to have conversations in French? 3 techniques that will help

HARD TO HAVE CONVERSATIONS IN FRENCH? 3 TECHNIQUES THAT WILL HELP

Does starting conversation in French seem like a big job?

Well, it may be.

Only it doesn’t have to be a difficult job.

Here are 3 techniques that work without fail, no matter your level of French, which you can use to have your first conversations or to improve your conversational skills.

(This week: the verb COMMENCER – to start)

1. Slow down

We try to speak in French at the same speed as our mother tongue and that just doesn’t work.

Make peace with the fact that you’ll have to slow down for some words, and don’t focus on the speed – focus on how correctly and clearly you are pronouncing the words.

2. Sense memory

Sense memory is not the same thing as muscle memory, it is the step before it.

Train yourself to focus on what you feel in your mouth when you pronounce the words correctly, and you’ll be able to correct yourself while you speak.

This is a secret not many people know, and you’ll be amazed how easily you can hold your own, even with difficult words.

3. Deep practice

This technique is used by linguists and artists alike. It means practice (repeating) in such a way that the brain registers faster and forgets slower.

The way to do this is by practicing your French very slowly, instead of running words fast. Make it so that you deconstruct each word in its syllables, and you honor each sound.

Follow this guideline and you’ll be safe while trying to speak French.

Bonne chance !

NOW IT IS YOUR TURN!
Which part of this article most resonated with you and why? What is the one action that you’ll take today? 🙂

Let me guess.