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If you are thinking of learning a second language then French is a good one to consider. English and French are closely related. Many French and English words are exactly the same except for the pronunciation and a few accents here and there. By learning French you will improve your understanding of English. And having English as your native tongue will give you a head start in your study of the French language. French is spoken throughout the world and is an official language of many World Organizations like the United Nations. Being able to speak the language can help you in your private and professional life. So if you are settled on learning French, no doubt you want to learn it as quickly as possible. I can’t blame you, the best bit of learning a new language is being able to speak to people. The other stuff like learning vocabulary or how to form verb endings is pretty monotonous. So what is the best way to learn French so that all the good stuff is in and the bad stuff is out (or at least not as apparent ) ? This article will deal with the best way to learn French. I would say the best way to learn French is to do an immersion course. By immersion course I mean go to a country where French is spoken (France, Belgium, Switzerland or Canada for example) and do an intensive course. If possible stay on after the course has finished or if you are doing the course part time then try to get a job. This will help to build on the knowledge you received in the course. Obviously you need a bit of time to do something like this. Maybe you could do it as part of a gap year between school and college. Or you could take a bit of time off work ” long service leave or a sabbatical. You should try to live in the country and even work there. The more you take part in the daily activities of the country the better your understanding of the language will become. For instance, a simple job will give you real world experiences that will make the academic learning stick in you brain. So why is immersion learning the best method ? For two reasons. You have no excuses and fall backs to learn and speak the language. Nobody speaks your native language so if you want to get by you have to speak French. This gets you out of your comfort zone and any worries of sounding like a fool are banished. In short, you are extremely motivated. And the second reason is that your learning has a point. You can use what you learn. This continues to motivate you and makes the pain of potentially tedious learning worthwhile. So being able to order a meal or have a conversation in a bar will motivate you. And the sights, sounds and smells that you experience when you have that conversation will make it come to life and help you to understand more. I think an immersion course is the most comprehensive way you can learn French, however it is not really a cheap option. You need time and money to go to another country to learn a language. This may not suit everyone for many reasons including family or work commitments. Two other ways to learn French that do not have these drawbacks include taking a night class or doing a self study course.