Language courses
May 18th 2008, 12:19 pm
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Language courses
Hi All,
I've just started on the Michel Thomas French Language course. I'm on the second tape and I've found it really useful so far. Well thought out, easy to understand, and to feel like you are progresing.
I'd like to be able to read and write the language though as well. Mostly for those dreaded bills etc! I do struggle with formal textbooks though, not because of the difficulty but rather they do tend to be very boring. Has anyone found anything that is structured in a way to keep your interest alive?
Any comments appreciated!
Regards, mac
I've just started on the Michel Thomas French Language course. I'm on the second tape and I've found it really useful so far. Well thought out, easy to understand, and to feel like you are progresing.
I'd like to be able to read and write the language though as well. Mostly for those dreaded bills etc! I do struggle with formal textbooks though, not because of the difficulty but rather they do tend to be very boring. Has anyone found anything that is structured in a way to keep your interest alive?
Any comments appreciated!
Regards, mac
May 18th 2008, 3:21 pm
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Re: Language courses
Hi All,
I've just started on the Michel Thomas French Language course. I'm on the second tape and I've found it really useful so far. Well thought out, easy to understand, and to feel like you are progresing.
I'd like to be able to read and write the language though as well. Mostly for those dreaded bills etc! I do struggle with formal textbooks though, not because of the difficulty but rather they do tend to be very boring. Has anyone found anything that is structured in a way to keep your interest alive?
Any comments appreciated!
Regards, mac
I've just started on the Michel Thomas French Language course. I'm on the second tape and I've found it really useful so far. Well thought out, easy to understand, and to feel like you are progresing.
I'd like to be able to read and write the language though as well. Mostly for those dreaded bills etc! I do struggle with formal textbooks though, not because of the difficulty but rather they do tend to be very boring. Has anyone found anything that is structured in a way to keep your interest alive?
Any comments appreciated!
Regards, mac
I know quite a few use the BBC language courses - you can play games in the language you choose too so it's not so boring
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/
May 18th 2008, 4:23 pm
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Re: Language courses
I know quite a few use the BBC language courses - you can play games in the language you choose too so it's not so boring
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/
May 21st 2008, 11:27 am
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Re: Language courses
The BBC does some good stuff.
The other month they broadcasted the whole of MaFrance in the early hours of the morning, but you can follow the videos and play the games here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/mafrance/
I start to come a bit undone in the later videos though. I really need to improve!
The other month they broadcasted the whole of MaFrance in the early hours of the morning, but you can follow the videos and play the games here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/mafrance/
I start to come a bit undone in the later videos though. I really need to improve!
