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14/02/2010, 20:03 Andrew_Larigo Joined on 23/08/2004 Posts 3 Rapid French I am considering moving to France around June/July 2010. I have no fixed plans or abode 'exactement'...but hope to pick up where I left off 8 years ago when I was a Stagiaire (& should have stayed...) My 'local French' is rusty to say the least and apart from picking up some books I have, what would suggestions be as to reacquaint myself with the lingo. Considering I have missed the college terms... Merçi à Tous. Andrew    Report

14/02/2010, 22:28 Swissie Joined on 16/01/2010 Posts 815 Re: Rapid French Get a satellite which will pick up French tv + get in touch with your local college to ask if they have a French assistant/e - and ask if they would like to give private lessons.    Report

14/02/2010, 22:51 Cendrillon Joined on 19/10/2007 S.E. England & S.W.France Posts 990 Re: Rapid French Try watching French films on DVD but don't be tempted to use subtitles. Cendrillon    Report

14/02/2010, 22:54 Swissie Joined on 16/01/2010 Posts 815 Re: Rapid French A good idea to watch films and read books you have already seen/read in English - that way you don't panic about the odd unknown word as you know the storyline.    Report

15/02/2010, 11:15 Andrew_Larigo Joined on 23/08/2004 Posts 3 Re: Rapid French Thanks for suggestions... I have some films in French & Yes with subtitles but I can take them off. I found that when I first went to France I watched TV with subtitles but in French. Reading the French subtitles helped me to listen to the words... & I know of a Tutor whom could help... Thanks again, all appreciated!    Report

15/02/2010, 11:19 Cendrillon Joined on 19/10/2007 S.E. England & S.W.France Posts 990 Re: Rapid French Hi I was referring to English subtitles. You could also buy a French newspaper from time to time and read that. Le Monde might be a bit taxing but you could try Le Figaro. Bon courage Cendrillon    Report

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