Many refer to French as the language of love. It is among the most widely spoken languages in the world with the urge to learn it growing among Kenya's population by the day.
Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate French student, this article will help sharpen your French-speaking skills.
The tips below will help you boost your fluency in French and also help you understand the complex faces of the French language.
1. Start with common phrases used in French conversations
It won't help you any bit to cram random French words and try to weave them together. Your sentences will appear awkward. Instead, learn the meaning and pronunciation of common phrases like 'good morning' or 'my name is'. Learn also the appropriate ways of saying how are you.
2. Practice using a French phrasebook
If you do not own one then you'll need to buy one if you really need to learn French quickly. The French phrasebook can help you learn some rare important words that will give you the courage to engage in impromptu conversations.
3. Focus on making your French verbs agree
Conjugating verbs need to agree both in number and gender. French verbs belong in several groups for conjugation: words ending in -er, verbs ending in it, verbs ending in -re. French also has irregular verbs that don't fit in either of the three categories. You'll need to understand the standard conjugation rules that apply depending on the group a particular verb occupies.
4. Practice learning French in the present
Let not the rules scare you away from the language of love. Don't be in a hurry, practice forming verbs ending in -er in the present tense after which you'll focus on other important endings. Then take another step by tackling irregular verbs.