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1. Shard Calculation

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Response:

Calculated Shard: 147 (from laksa178)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa147.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/language/learn-french-quickly/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/language/learn-french-quickly/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/learn-french-quickly\/","crawl_time":1775638066,"first_indexed_time":1677768915,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,ef!www,\/wwen\/blog\/language\/learn-french-quickly\/ s443","src_root_hash":"11262594303356971147","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to learn French quickly: 10 tips ‹ EF GO Blog | EF Global Site (English)","meta_descriptions":["Join almost 300 million French speakers and learn the world’s fifth most widely spoken language. Here are 10 tips to help you learn French quickly."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Parles-tu Français? Non? Soon, we’ll have you saying, ‘Oui! Oui! Oui!’ If you’ve decided to join almost 300 million\nFrench speakers\nand learn the world’s fifth\nmost widely spoken language\n, there’s no time to waste.\nNot quite sure how to get started? Here’s our list of ten handy tips to help you\nlearn French\nquickly.\n1. Prioritize\nStart by thinking about the\nvocabulary that you will need\nthe most. Identify the situations you are most likely to experience — like speaking to friends about your weekend plans. It can help to role play and practice them. This way, you’ll be better prepared when they happen in real life, giving you more confidence to enjoy the conversation and go beyond the basics.\n2. Read, read, read\nLocal news, social media posts, the back of your cereal box — read anything and everything! If it’s available in French, we say: devour it. Children’s books and young adult fiction are a fantastic place to get to grips with grammar and spelling, and you can get into longer novels as your French improves. Reading the news in French helps you be part of conversations around current affairs, and magazines have more culturally-relevant language than classroom textbooks or classic books.\n3. Listen to podcasts\nNeed to practice following a conversation in French? Look no further than podcasts. This is doubly useful, as it is easy to listen while you’re doing other things; suddenly activities like doing chores or walking to class become time to also reinforce your French. It’s multitasking for multilingualism!\n4. Translate\nIf you don’t know what a new word is, don’t skip over it. Translate it immediately! If you’re reading, whip out your phone to do a quick search, and if you hear it in conversation, just ask the person who said it. They’ll likely be happy to assist you and give examples of how to use it in context.\n5. Study abroad\nNothing will turbo-charge your language learning like\nstudying in France\n. Whether you’re there for a few weeks or for a few months, being\ncompletely immersed\nin the French language does wonders for your skills. From taking the bus to class to staying with a host family, you’ll read and hear French wherever you go — constantly building mental connections and forming strong language memories. Through problem-solving and practice you’ll see your accent improve, your vocabulary expand, and your conversational confidence grow much faster than learning at home.\n6. Follow influencers\nAdd French-speaking influencers to your follow lists. Understanding different accents and humor will start to feel effortless as you watch their content regularly. Choose topics that you’re interested in and you’ll also pick up lots of\nnew vocabulary, expressions and slang\nthat are relevant to your passions.\nDiscover the world and study a language abroad\nLearn more\n7. Watch TV\nStart by watching your favorite sitcoms and change the audio and subtitle languages between French and your native language, depending on how your skills are progressing. Scripted TV shows are great for understanding conversational norms like dialogue speed and informal banter. As you get more confident,\nwatch shows that are made in French\n, like Call My Agent! and Lupin, as these are better teachers of French culture and sense of humor.\n8. Accept your mistakes\nWe all get things wrong and it’s an unavoidable truth that you’re going to make plenty of mistakes when you learn any new language. From mispronunciations and funky sentence structures, to incorrectly using masculine or feminine articles, don’t be scared of fumbling your French a little to start with. Recognizing your mistakes is an essential part of learning from them.\nGet the latest on travel, languages and culture in the GO newsletter\nSign me up\n9. Make notes\nYou’ll thank us for this one. As you start learning, make notes of\nFrench vocabulary\n, expressions or slang that you find useful. The act of writing it down helps you to memorize it, and you end up with a really handy go-to list for when you need to quickly find the right words. Make the list on your phone so that it’s always nearby when you need it.\n10. Find friends who are doing it too…\n…and make time to practice with them. Your fellow French-learners may have the same questions as you, so you can learn together. Or, you may have different strengths and be able to support each other with your problems. Plus, they’re the perfect companions for learning more about French culture; make plans to go to French cinema, live music, or theater performances together.","attrs_markdown":"[CloseMenu](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/learn-french-quickly\/)\n\n[\\+41 43 430 41 50](tel:0041434304150)\n\n- [Home Welcome to EF](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/)\n- [Programs See everything we do](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/pg\/)\n- [Offices Find an office near you](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/contact\/)\n- [About us Who we are](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/about-us\/)\n- [Careers Join the team](https:\/\/careers.ef.com\/)\n\n- [Home Welcome to EF](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/)\n- [Programs See everything we do](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/pg\/)\n- [Offices Find an office near you](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/contact\/)\n- [About us Who we are](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/about-us\/)\n- [Careers Join the team](https:\/\/careers.ef.com\/)\n\n[![EF GO Blog \\| EF Global Site (English)](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/assetscdn\/go706j5dozw8p0p3r573\/assets\/images\/logos\/go-logo.svg)](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/)\n\nThe latest on travel, languages and culture by EF\n\n[Menu]()[Free Brochure](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/cp\/brochure\/)\n\n- [Topics](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/learn-french-quickly\/)\n  [Back](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/learn-french-quickly\/)\n  \n  ## Topics\n  \n  - [Language learning](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/topic\/language-learning\/)\n  - [Culture](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/topic\/culture-calling\/)\n  - [Travel](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/topic\/travel-tips\/)\n  - [Career](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/topic\/career-advice\/)\n  - [Student life](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/topic\/student-life\/)\n  - [Student stories](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/topic\/student-stories\/)\n- [Free Brochure](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/cp\/brochure\/)\n\n- [Language learning](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/topic\/language-learning\/)\n- [Culture](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/topic\/culture-calling\/)\n- [Travel](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/topic\/travel-tips\/)\n- [Career](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/topic\/career-advice\/)\n- [Student life](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/topic\/student-life\/)\n- [Student stories](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/topic\/student-stories\/)\n- [More](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/learn-french-quickly\/)\n  - [Language learning](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/topic\/language-learning\/)\n  - [Culture](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/topic\/culture-calling\/)\n  - [Travel](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/topic\/travel-tips\/)\n  - [Career](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/topic\/career-advice\/)\n  - [Student life](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/topic\/student-life\/)\n  - [Student stories](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/topic\/student-stories\/)\n\n# How to learn French quickly: 10 tips\nBy [Emma](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/author\/emmavictoria\/)\n\nin [Language learning](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/topic\/language-learning\/)*·* 4 min read\n\n[Global Site - English]()\n\n[Share]()\n\n![How to learn French quickly: 10 tips](https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/112937\/568x464\/b18cb051b0\/learn_french_quickly_hero.jpg\/m\/620x0\/filters:quality\\(70\\)\/)\n\nParles-tu Français? Non? Soon, we’ll have you saying, ‘Oui! Oui! Oui!’ If you’ve decided to join almost 300 million [French speakers](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/why-learn-french\/) and learn the world’s fifth [most widely spoken language](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/languages-facts-that-will-blow-your-mind\/), there’s no time to waste.\n\nNot quite sure how to get started? Here’s our list of ten handy tips to help you [learn French](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/pg\/learn-language\/french\/) quickly.\n\n## 1\\. Prioritize\nStart by thinking about the [vocabulary that you will need](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/how-to-memorize-new-vocabulary-faster\/) the most. Identify the situations you are most likely to experience — like speaking to friends about your weekend plans. It can help to role play and practice them. This way, you’ll be better prepared when they happen in real life, giving you more confidence to enjoy the conversation and go beyond the basics.\n\n## 2\\. Read, read, read\nLocal news, social media posts, the back of your cereal box — read anything and everything! If it’s available in French, we say: devour it. Children’s books and young adult fiction are a fantastic place to get to grips with grammar and spelling, and you can get into longer novels as your French improves. Reading the news in French helps you be part of conversations around current affairs, and magazines have more culturally-relevant language than classroom textbooks or classic books.\n\n## 3\\. Listen to podcasts\nNeed to practice following a conversation in French? Look no further than podcasts. This is doubly useful, as it is easy to listen while you’re doing other things; suddenly activities like doing chores or walking to class become time to also reinforce your French. It’s multitasking for multilingualism\\!\n\n## 4\\. Translate\nIf you don’t know what a new word is, don’t skip over it. Translate it immediately! If you’re reading, whip out your phone to do a quick search, and if you hear it in conversation, just ask the person who said it. They’ll likely be happy to assist you and give examples of how to use it in context.\n\n## 5\\. Study abroad\nNothing will turbo-charge your language learning like [studying in France](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/hidden-gems-in-paris\/). Whether you’re there for a few weeks or for a few months, being [completely immersed](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/the-importance-of-immersion\/) in the French language does wonders for your skills. From taking the bus to class to staying with a host family, you’ll read and hear French wherever you go — constantly building mental connections and forming strong language memories. Through problem-solving and practice you’ll see your accent improve, your vocabulary expand, and your conversational confidence grow much faster than learning at home.\n\n## 6\\. Follow influencers\nAdd French-speaking influencers to your follow lists. Understanding different accents and humor will start to feel effortless as you watch their content regularly. Choose topics that you’re interested in and you’ll also pick up lots of [new vocabulary, expressions and slang](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/13-totally-relatable-french-expressions\/) that are relevant to your passions.\n\nDiscover the world and study a language abroad\n\n[Learn more](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/pg\/learn-language\/)\n## 7\\. Watch TV\nStart by watching your favorite sitcoms and change the audio and subtitle languages between French and your native language, depending on how your skills are progressing. Scripted TV shows are great for understanding conversational norms like dialogue speed and informal banter. As you get more confident, [watch shows that are made in French](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/10-netflix-shows-learn-french\/), like Call My Agent! and Lupin, as these are better teachers of French culture and sense of humor.\n\n## 8\\. Accept your mistakes\nWe all get things wrong and it’s an unavoidable truth that you’re going to make plenty of mistakes when you learn any new language. From mispronunciations and funky sentence structures, to incorrectly using masculine or feminine articles, don’t be scared of fumbling your French a little to start with. Recognizing your mistakes is an essential part of learning from them.\n\nGet the latest on travel, languages and culture in the GO newsletter[Sign me up]()\n\n## 9\\. Make notes\nYou’ll thank us for this one. As you start learning, make notes of [French vocabulary](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/french-words-no-english-translation\/), expressions or slang that you find useful. The act of writing it down helps you to memorize it, and you end up with a really handy go-to list for when you need to quickly find the right words. Make the list on your phone so that it’s always nearby when you need it.\n\n## 10\\. Find friends who are doing it too…\n…and make time to practice with them. Your fellow French-learners may have the same questions as you, so you can learn together. Or, you may have different strengths and be able to support each other with your problems. Plus, they’re the perfect companions for learning more about French culture; make plans to go to French cinema, live music, or theater performances together.\n\nTags: [Language learning](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/tag\/language-learning\/), [French](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/tag\/french\/), [France](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/tag\/france\/)\n\nTake your skills further by studying abroad[Learn more](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/ils\/destinations\/france\/)\n\n## Related\n[5 everyday hacks to help you learn a language](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/everyday-hacks-learn-language\/)\n\nBy [Emma](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/author\/emmavictoria\/) · 4 min read\n\n[10 funny idioms in different languages](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/funny-idioms-different-languages\/)\n\nBy [Emma](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/author\/emmavictoria\/) · 3 min read\n\n[10 hidden gems in Nice](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/hidden-gems-nice\/)\n\nBy [Kat](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/author\/kat\/) · 4 min read\n\n[Why learn French](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/why-learn-french\/)\n\nBy [Martinique](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/author\/martinique\/) · 3 min read\n\nSee more from\n\n#### Language learning\n\n## Popular\n[50 most inspiring travel quotes of all time](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/50-most-inspiring-travel-quotes-of-all-time\/)\n\nBy [Simon](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/author\/simon\/) · 4 min read\n\n[10 most difficult words in English](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/10-most-difficult-words-in-english\/)\n\nBy [Erin](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/author\/erinwalton\/) · 5 min read\n\n[20 English idioms that everyone should know](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/20-english-idioms-that-everyone-should-know\/)\n\nBy [Emma](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/author\/emmavictoria\/) · 5 min read\n\n[Useful phrases for a job interview](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/useful-phrases-for-a-job-interview\/)\n\nBy [Erin](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/author\/erinwalton\/) · 3 min read\n\n[10 German expressions everyone should know](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/10-german-expressions-everyone-should-know\/)\n\nBy [Julie](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/author\/juliebonnstaedter\/) · 6 min read\n\n[17 German words with no English translation](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/17-german-words-with-no-english-translation\/)\n\nBy [Martinique](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/author\/martinique\/) · 5 min read\n\n[15 English abbreviations you need to know](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/15-english-abbreviations-you-need-to-know\/)\n\nBy [Erin](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/author\/erinwalton\/) · 6 min read\n\n[10 hidden gems in New York](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/10-hidden-gems-in-new-york\/)\n\nBy [Emma](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/author\/emmavictoria\/) · 5 min read\n\n[11 bits of WhatsApp slang you need to master today](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/11-bits-of-whatsapp-slang-you-need-to-master-today\/)\n\nBy [Sonja](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/author\/sonja_jost\/) · 4 min read\n\n[10 hidden gems in Malta](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/10-hidden-gems-in-malta\/)\n\nBy [Emma](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/author\/emmavictoria\/) · 4 min read\n\n[A short history of the English language](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/a-short-history-of-the-english-language\/)\n\nBy [Kaisa](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/author\/kaisa-schreck\/) · 5 min read\n\n[10 things no one tells you about tipping in the US](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/10-things-no-one-tells-you-about-tipping-in-the-us\/)\n\nBy [Linda](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/author\/linda\/) · 7 min read\n\n### Discover immersive EF language courses abroad. Order our free brochure.\nThank you\\!\n\n### About EF's GO Blog\nEF's GO blog offers the latest on travel, languages, culture, international careers and student life. We live and breathe this stuff here at EF and hope GO inspires, excites and helps you plot your next steps in life.\n\n### About EF International Language Campuses\nOur mission is simple: We open the world through education. For over 60 years, millions of students have traveled abroad with us to learn a language and become immersed in a new culture. Today, students from over 100 countries study one of 10 languages at EF's 50 International Language Campuses in 20 countries around the world.\n\n- [About us](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/about-us\/)\n- [EF Offices](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/contact\/)\n- [All EF programs](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/pg\/)\n- [Careers at EF](https:\/\/careers.ef.com\/)\n\n- [Privacy policy](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/legal\/privacy-policy\/)\n- [Terms and Conditions](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/legal\/terms-and-conditions\/)\n- [Cookies](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/legal\/cookie-policy\/)\n- [© Signum International AG 2026. All rights reserved.](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/legal\/contact-us\/)\n##### Choose location","attrs_readable_markdown":"Parles-tu Français? Non? Soon, we’ll have you saying, ‘Oui! Oui! Oui!’ If you’ve decided to join almost 300 million [French speakers](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/why-learn-french\/) and learn the world’s fifth [most widely spoken language](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/languages-facts-that-will-blow-your-mind\/), there’s no time to waste.\n\nNot quite sure how to get started? Here’s our list of ten handy tips to help you [learn French](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/pg\/learn-language\/french\/) quickly.\n\n## 1\\. Prioritize\nStart by thinking about the [vocabulary that you will need](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/how-to-memorize-new-vocabulary-faster\/) the most. Identify the situations you are most likely to experience — like speaking to friends about your weekend plans. It can help to role play and practice them. This way, you’ll be better prepared when they happen in real life, giving you more confidence to enjoy the conversation and go beyond the basics.\n\n## 2\\. Read, read, read\nLocal news, social media posts, the back of your cereal box — read anything and everything! If it’s available in French, we say: devour it. Children’s books and young adult fiction are a fantastic place to get to grips with grammar and spelling, and you can get into longer novels as your French improves. Reading the news in French helps you be part of conversations around current affairs, and magazines have more culturally-relevant language than classroom textbooks or classic books.\n\n## 3\\. Listen to podcasts\nNeed to practice following a conversation in French? Look no further than podcasts. This is doubly useful, as it is easy to listen while you’re doing other things; suddenly activities like doing chores or walking to class become time to also reinforce your French. It’s multitasking for multilingualism\\!\n\n## 4\\. Translate\nIf you don’t know what a new word is, don’t skip over it. Translate it immediately! If you’re reading, whip out your phone to do a quick search, and if you hear it in conversation, just ask the person who said it. They’ll likely be happy to assist you and give examples of how to use it in context.\n\n## 5\\. Study abroad\nNothing will turbo-charge your language learning like [studying in France](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/hidden-gems-in-paris\/). Whether you’re there for a few weeks or for a few months, being [completely immersed](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/the-importance-of-immersion\/) in the French language does wonders for your skills. From taking the bus to class to staying with a host family, you’ll read and hear French wherever you go — constantly building mental connections and forming strong language memories. Through problem-solving and practice you’ll see your accent improve, your vocabulary expand, and your conversational confidence grow much faster than learning at home.\n\n## 6\\. Follow influencers\nAdd French-speaking influencers to your follow lists. Understanding different accents and humor will start to feel effortless as you watch their content regularly. Choose topics that you’re interested in and you’ll also pick up lots of [new vocabulary, expressions and slang](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/13-totally-relatable-french-expressions\/) that are relevant to your passions.\n\nDiscover the world and study a language abroad\n\n[Learn more](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/pg\/learn-language\/)\n## 7\\. Watch TV\nStart by watching your favorite sitcoms and change the audio and subtitle languages between French and your native language, depending on how your skills are progressing. Scripted TV shows are great for understanding conversational norms like dialogue speed and informal banter. As you get more confident, [watch shows that are made in French](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/10-netflix-shows-learn-french\/), like Call My Agent! and Lupin, as these are better teachers of French culture and sense of humor.\n\n## 8\\. Accept your mistakes\nWe all get things wrong and it’s an unavoidable truth that you’re going to make plenty of mistakes when you learn any new language. From mispronunciations and funky sentence structures, to incorrectly using masculine or feminine articles, don’t be scared of fumbling your French a little to start with. Recognizing your mistakes is an essential part of learning from them.\n\nGet the latest on travel, languages and culture in the GO newsletter[Sign me up]()\n\n## 9\\. Make notes\nYou’ll thank us for this one. As you start learning, make notes of [French vocabulary](https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/french-words-no-english-translation\/), expressions or slang that you find useful. The act of writing it down helps you to memorize it, and you end up with a really handy go-to list for when you need to quickly find the right words. Make the list on your phone so that it’s always nearby when you need it.\n\n## 10\\. Find friends who are doing it too…\n…and make time to practice with them. Your fellow French-learners may have the same questions as you, so you can learn together. Or, you may have different strengths and be able to support each other with your problems. Plus, they’re the perfect companions for learning more about French culture; make plans to go to French cinema, live music, or theater performances together.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Parles-tu Français? Non? Soon, we’ll have you saying, ‘Oui! Oui! Oui!’ If you’ve decided to join almost 300 million French speakers and learn the world’s fifth most widely spoken language , there’s no time to waste. Not quite sure how to get started? Here’s our list of ten handy tips to help you learn French quickly. 1. Prioritize Start by thinking about the vocabulary that you will need the most. Identify the situations you are most likely to experience — like speaking to friends about your weekend plans. It can help to role play and practice them. This way, you’ll be better prepared when they happen in real life, giving you more confidence to enjoy the conversation and go beyond the basics. 2. Read, read, read Local news, social media posts, the back of your cereal box — read anything and everything! If it’s available in French, we say: devour it. Children’s books and young adult fiction are a fantastic place to get to grips with grammar and spelling, and you can get into longer novels as your French improves. Reading the news in French helps you be part of conversations around current affairs, and magazines have more culturally-relevant language than classroom textbooks or classic books. 3. Listen to podcasts Need to practice following a conversation in French? Look no further than podcasts. This is doubly useful, as it is easy to listen while you’re doing other things; suddenly activities like doing chores or walking to class become time to also reinforce your French. It’s multitasking for multilingualism! 4. Translate If you don’t know what a new word is, don’t skip over it. Translate it immediately! If you’re reading, whip out your phone to do a quick search, and if you hear it in conversation, just ask the person who said it. They’ll likely be happy to assist you and give examples of how to use it in context. 5. Study abroad Nothing will turbo-charge your language learning like studying in France . Whether you’re there for a few weeks or for a few months, being completely immersed in the French language does wonders for your skills. From taking the bus to class to staying with a host family, you’ll read and hear French wherever you go — constantly building mental connections and forming strong language memories. Through problem-solving and practice you’ll see your accent improve, your vocabulary expand, and your conversational confidence grow much faster than learning at home. 6. Follow influencers Add French-speaking influencers to your follow lists. Understanding different accents and humor will start to feel effortless as you watch their content regularly. Choose topics that you’re interested in and you’ll also pick up lots of new vocabulary, expressions and slang that are relevant to your passions. Discover the world and study a language abroad Learn more 7. Watch TV Start by watching your favorite sitcoms and change the audio and subtitle languages between French and your native language, depending on how your skills are progressing. Scripted TV shows are great for understanding conversational norms like dialogue speed and informal banter. As you get more confident, watch shows that are made in French , like Call My Agent! and Lupin, as these are better teachers of French culture and sense of humor. 8. Accept your mistakes We all get things wrong and it’s an unavoidable truth that you’re going to make plenty of mistakes when you learn any new language. From mispronunciations and funky sentence structures, to incorrectly using masculine or feminine articles, don’t be scared of fumbling your French a little to start with. Recognizing your mistakes is an essential part of learning from them. Get the latest on travel, languages and culture in the GO newsletter Sign me up 9. Make notes You’ll thank us for this one. As you start learning, make notes of French vocabulary , expressions or slang that you find useful. The act of writing it down helps you to memorize it, and you end up with a really handy go-to list for when you need to quickly find the right words. Make the list on your phone so that it’s always nearby when you need it. 10. Find friends who are doing it too… …and make time to practice with them. Your fellow French-learners may have the same questions as you, so you can learn together. Or, you may have different strengths and be able to support each other with your problems. Plus, they’re the perfect companions for learning more about French culture; make plans to go to French cinema, live music, or theater performances together.
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Non? Soon, we’ll have you saying, ‘Oui! Oui! Oui!’ If you’ve decided to join almost 300 million [French speakers](https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/language/why-learn-french/) and learn the world’s fifth [most widely spoken language](https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/language/languages-facts-that-will-blow-your-mind/), there’s no time to waste. Not quite sure how to get started? Here’s our list of ten handy tips to help you [learn French](https://www.ef.com/wwen/pg/learn-language/french/) quickly. ## 1\. Prioritize Start by thinking about the [vocabulary that you will need](https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/language/how-to-memorize-new-vocabulary-faster/) the most. Identify the situations you are most likely to experience — like speaking to friends about your weekend plans. It can help to role play and practice them. This way, you’ll be better prepared when they happen in real life, giving you more confidence to enjoy the conversation and go beyond the basics. ## 2\. Read, read, read Local news, social media posts, the back of your cereal box — read anything and everything! If it’s available in French, we say: devour it. Children’s books and young adult fiction are a fantastic place to get to grips with grammar and spelling, and you can get into longer novels as your French improves. Reading the news in French helps you be part of conversations around current affairs, and magazines have more culturally-relevant language than classroom textbooks or classic books. ## 3\. Listen to podcasts Need to practice following a conversation in French? Look no further than podcasts. This is doubly useful, as it is easy to listen while you’re doing other things; suddenly activities like doing chores or walking to class become time to also reinforce your French. It’s multitasking for multilingualism\! ## 4\. Translate If you don’t know what a new word is, don’t skip over it. Translate it immediately! If you’re reading, whip out your phone to do a quick search, and if you hear it in conversation, just ask the person who said it. They’ll likely be happy to assist you and give examples of how to use it in context. ## 5\. Study abroad Nothing will turbo-charge your language learning like [studying in France](https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/language/hidden-gems-in-paris/). Whether you’re there for a few weeks or for a few months, being [completely immersed](https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/language/the-importance-of-immersion/) in the French language does wonders for your skills. From taking the bus to class to staying with a host family, you’ll read and hear French wherever you go — constantly building mental connections and forming strong language memories. Through problem-solving and practice you’ll see your accent improve, your vocabulary expand, and your conversational confidence grow much faster than learning at home. ## 6\. Follow influencers Add French-speaking influencers to your follow lists. Understanding different accents and humor will start to feel effortless as you watch their content regularly. Choose topics that you’re interested in and you’ll also pick up lots of [new vocabulary, expressions and slang](https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/language/13-totally-relatable-french-expressions/) that are relevant to your passions. Discover the world and study a language abroad [Learn more](https://www.ef.com/wwen/pg/learn-language/) ## 7\. Watch TV Start by watching your favorite sitcoms and change the audio and subtitle languages between French and your native language, depending on how your skills are progressing. Scripted TV shows are great for understanding conversational norms like dialogue speed and informal banter. As you get more confident, [watch shows that are made in French](https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/language/10-netflix-shows-learn-french/), like Call My Agent! and Lupin, as these are better teachers of French culture and sense of humor. ## 8\. Accept your mistakes We all get things wrong and it’s an unavoidable truth that you’re going to make plenty of mistakes when you learn any new language. From mispronunciations and funky sentence structures, to incorrectly using masculine or feminine articles, don’t be scared of fumbling your French a little to start with. Recognizing your mistakes is an essential part of learning from them. Get the latest on travel, languages and culture in the GO newsletter[Sign me up]() ## 9\. Make notes You’ll thank us for this one. As you start learning, make notes of [French vocabulary](https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/language/french-words-no-english-translation/), expressions or slang that you find useful. The act of writing it down helps you to memorize it, and you end up with a really handy go-to list for when you need to quickly find the right words. Make the list on your phone so that it’s always nearby when you need it. ## 10\. Find friends who are doing it too… …and make time to practice with them. Your fellow French-learners may have the same questions as you, so you can learn together. Or, you may have different strengths and be able to support each other with your problems. Plus, they’re the perfect companions for learning more about French culture; make plans to go to French cinema, live music, or theater performances together. 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Readable Markdown	Parles-tu Français? Non? Soon, we’ll have you saying, ‘Oui! Oui! Oui!’ If you’ve decided to join almost 300 million [French speakers](https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/language/why-learn-french/) and learn the world’s fifth [most widely spoken language](https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/language/languages-facts-that-will-blow-your-mind/), there’s no time to waste. Not quite sure how to get started? Here’s our list of ten handy tips to help you [learn French](https://www.ef.com/wwen/pg/learn-language/french/) quickly. ## 1\. Prioritize Start by thinking about the [vocabulary that you will need](https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/language/how-to-memorize-new-vocabulary-faster/) the most. Identify the situations you are most likely to experience — like speaking to friends about your weekend plans. It can help to role play and practice them. This way, you’ll be better prepared when they happen in real life, giving you more confidence to enjoy the conversation and go beyond the basics. ## 2\. Read, read, read Local news, social media posts, the back of your cereal box — read anything and everything! If it’s available in French, we say: devour it. Children’s books and young adult fiction are a fantastic place to get to grips with grammar and spelling, and you can get into longer novels as your French improves. Reading the news in French helps you be part of conversations around current affairs, and magazines have more culturally-relevant language than classroom textbooks or classic books. ## 3\. Listen to podcasts Need to practice following a conversation in French? Look no further than podcasts. This is doubly useful, as it is easy to listen while you’re doing other things; suddenly activities like doing chores or walking to class become time to also reinforce your French. It’s multitasking for multilingualism\! ## 4\. Translate If you don’t know what a new word is, don’t skip over it. Translate it immediately! If you’re reading, whip out your phone to do a quick search, and if you hear it in conversation, just ask the person who said it. They’ll likely be happy to assist you and give examples of how to use it in context. ## 5\. Study abroad Nothing will turbo-charge your language learning like [studying in France](https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/language/hidden-gems-in-paris/). Whether you’re there for a few weeks or for a few months, being [completely immersed](https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/language/the-importance-of-immersion/) in the French language does wonders for your skills. From taking the bus to class to staying with a host family, you’ll read and hear French wherever you go — constantly building mental connections and forming strong language memories. Through problem-solving and practice you’ll see your accent improve, your vocabulary expand, and your conversational confidence grow much faster than learning at home. ## 6\. Follow influencers Add French-speaking influencers to your follow lists. Understanding different accents and humor will start to feel effortless as you watch their content regularly. Choose topics that you’re interested in and you’ll also pick up lots of [new vocabulary, expressions and slang](https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/language/13-totally-relatable-french-expressions/) that are relevant to your passions. Discover the world and study a language abroad [Learn more](https://www.ef.com/wwen/pg/learn-language/) ## 7\. Watch TV Start by watching your favorite sitcoms and change the audio and subtitle languages between French and your native language, depending on how your skills are progressing. Scripted TV shows are great for understanding conversational norms like dialogue speed and informal banter. As you get more confident, [watch shows that are made in French](https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/language/10-netflix-shows-learn-french/), like Call My Agent! and Lupin, as these are better teachers of French culture and sense of humor. ## 8\. Accept your mistakes We all get things wrong and it’s an unavoidable truth that you’re going to make plenty of mistakes when you learn any new language. From mispronunciations and funky sentence structures, to incorrectly using masculine or feminine articles, don’t be scared of fumbling your French a little to start with. Recognizing your mistakes is an essential part of learning from them. Get the latest on travel, languages and culture in the GO newsletter[Sign me up]() ## 9\. Make notes You’ll thank us for this one. As you start learning, make notes of [French vocabulary](https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/language/french-words-no-english-translation/), expressions or slang that you find useful. The act of writing it down helps you to memorize it, and you end up with a really handy go-to list for when you need to quickly find the right words. Make the list on your phone so that it’s always nearby when you need it. ## 10\. Find friends who are doing it too… …and make time to practice with them. Your fellow French-learners may have the same questions as you, so you can learn together. Or, you may have different strengths and be able to support each other with your problems. Plus, they’re the perfect companions for learning more about French culture; make plans to go to French cinema, live music, or theater performances together.
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