French Courses for Beginners
Choosing the best French-learning course for you will depend on a number of factors: mainly, how much money you're willing to spend and what type of learning best suits you. Your lifestyle will also affect which course is best for you, as busier students may prefer an independent approach to language learning, which fits around their schedule, rather than regular classroom-based sessions.
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French-Learning Software
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There are dozens of computer programs that are designed for complete beginners in French. Two popular programs are Rosetta Stone and Fluenz. These programs are often cited by academic departments as a useful resource for their French-language students. Rosetta Stone will cost between $200 and $600, depending on how many language levels you purchase, and Fluenz will cost between $300 and $400.
Free French-Learning Websites
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If money is a concern, a number of free alternatives exist online for French beginners. Frenchassistant.com has dozens of free-lessons, and allows you to listen to plenty of French vocabulary being spoken by native speakers. Lsfrench.com also offers a wealth of resources, and bbc.co.uk/languages/French has a phenomenal amount of information and guides for beginners.
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Private Tutoring
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Paying for a French tutor is a popular option when classes are difficult to find, or when you'd like more one-on-one tuition. Normally tutors will advertise their services in local newspapers or on bulletin-boards of local colleges. Additionally, tutoring can also take place over the Internet, using a microphone. Plenty of websites specialise in this, such as Verbalplanet.com and en.babilnet.com.
Community Resources
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Most towns and cities will have resources and classes for people looking to learn French. Check the prospectuses of local colleges and community centres to see if any beginner lessons are regularly taught. This will vary depending on your location.
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