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Fluent French in 3 weeks: 21Challen...
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Week 3 of 3
AndriiStefurak commits to:
1) Speaking with native French speakers at least 3 hours/week.
2) Listening to Michel Thomas's "Listen-reply" audios daily (min. 1 hour/day) 3) Only listening French music 4) Switching my phone & laptop to French
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 AndriiStefurak
September 1, 2017, 8:00 PM
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On my last day I did what Tim Ferris has done on his Tagalog in 4 days journey. On the last day he only repeated all he knew & didn't learn anything new. So did I. I have studied Quizlet cards with 50% of all the new phrases I've learned during those 21 days (I should've worked on that more often, 'cause it took me around 5 hours of concentrated learning to even finish the 50% of 'em) - Anyways, I'm really happy with what one can accomplish in 21 days with the right approach ;) See you in the video soon :) |
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AndriiStefurak
August 31, 2017, 2:32 PM
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1. I've had 5 hours of Skype classes with French native speakers. 2. I've been listening to the Michele Thomas's audio lessons for 1+ hour daily while cooking/washing dishes & walking 3. I have watched lots of movies :) [Taxi 2, Taxi 3, Yamakassi, Leon] 4. I've been not only listening but also singing & playing the guitar. The best part of learning languages :) - See you in the video on September 1st ;) |
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AndriiStefurak
August 25, 2017, 6:45 AM
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1. I've had 4 hours of Skype speaking with teachers & language partners on italki :) + I was speaking French while working out at a gym in Marseille, riding in a cab in Paris & asking for directions to places when walking. 2. Every day out of the 7 I have been studying for 1h+ (mostly 2+ hours) with the Michel Thomas's audio lessons. 3. I have watched the movie "Taxi 1" in French with English subs :) 4. I've been listening to A LOT of French music - mostly Stromae, ZAZ & Youssoupha. |
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AndriiStefurak
August 18, 2017, 7:03 PM
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1. I've had 3 hours of Skype speaking with teachers & language partners on italki. +I have been speaking French in shops, at the gym & while Airbnbing + Couchsurfing :) 2. Over the past 7 days I've been listening (& Responding) to at least 1 hour of Michel Thomas audios. Sometimes it was 2-3 hours. 3. I've been listening to lots of French music. I mean LOTS! 4. My phone is in French. I didn't wanna switch my laptop for a while. But then I did it. It feels sooo weird :D |
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Aug 31, 2017
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AndriiStefurak
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Today's the last day of my 21Challenge French & I really enjoyed this journey!
First of all, it was fun, because I had never attempted learning French before. So it was quite interesting to take on the challenge & see how much progress I can make :)
Secondly, French is a beautiful language & I loved all the music I've been listening to & all the movies too!
To sum it all up:
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1)I've tried a new learning method called "Michel Thomas audio course". It's a "Listen-reply" kinda thing. I was usually studying French while walking or doing chores (cooking, washing dishes, etc.)
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2)Besides, I've had more than 10 hours Skype sessions with italki teachers & language partners speaking only French. Plus, all the opportunities to throw a phrase or two while road-tripping in France :)
3)I have listened to ...hmmm... 50 hours? of music :) At least 1 hour daily & sometimes (if there was a long BlaBlaCar ride) 5 hours!
As for me, it's one of the best ways to ABSORB the language. Immerse into the target language environment like a little kid!
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4)And, of course, I've watched some great movies (mainly by Luc Besson): Léon; Taxi 1,2,3; Yamakasi
I still have Amelie, Les Intouchables (aka "1+1") & of course, Taxi 4 + Taxi 5. By the way, they were filming Taxi 5 in Marseille right when I was visiting ;)
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Here are my conclusions:
1) A clear goal with a deadline helps you compress months into weeks (ESPECIALLY if it's publically stated & there's some MONEY/SHAME ON STAKE!)
2) The more you speak the better you speak (DUH?). Plus, you learn the best vocabulary (because it's related to your life & interests
(unlike learning 40 animals & 20 colors at the school, remember?)
3) The more things you enjoy listening/watching - the faster you absorb the language
August 18 to August 25
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