The 4 key skills to language learning
Language has four learning skills. These form the cornerstone of learning any language and in this case, in learning French. Continue to read as Voila Français takes you through the four skills that will be covered in the course of learning. We, at Voila Français will help you identify and direct you to improve the skills mentioned below.
“The limits of my language means the limits of my world”. Language opens the door to the world. “
Ludwig Wittgenstein
Reading French is fun
Reading French helps you to recognise words, phrases,expressions. It enables you to understand the meaning of sentences and their context. Finally, it enables you to comprehend the written word. Did you know that French is the language of International relations?Voila Français will help you to identify newspapers, short stories, poetry, and comics in French that will help you to improve your reading skills
Keeping a sharp ear on the pronunciation
Listening is a key aspect of learning a new language. It enable you to be receptive to the nuances and intonation of words and phrases. It facilitates improved communication when you comprehend what is being said. It helps you memorize, too. Did you know that French is the international language of cooking, fashion, theater, visual arts, dance and architecture?
Voila Français will recommend French channels to watch, podcasts to listen to and where you can listen to French songs. We will also suggest some good movies to watch so that you can familiarize yourself with the accent and the spoken word.
Speaking French fluently
Why learn a language if you can’t speak it, right? Speaking is communicating.
Did you know that over 200 million people around the world communicate in French?
Voila Français will help you to also join this statistics of people speaking French. We will help you to identify French speaking groups and communities in your city to chat with or meet up to talk and practice French.
Writing with Flourish
When we write, we recollect and communicate using words but without having to say them aloud.
Did you know that many English words are derived from French?
Voila Français will encourage you to write a daily journal in French. It helps you to improve your vocabulary and also in gaining confidence in your written abilities.