La vie est belle - Life is beautiful
French saying
With so many people in Port Elizabeth having taken a liking to Emily in Paris on Netflix, or Belle's unexpected visit to Paris in the hit Prime show, The Summer I Turned Pretty (TSITP), it is no wonder why more and more South African citizens are considering learning how to speak French.
Learning the language of love is great for your own benefit and for advancement in your career too. French will also help considerably if you take a trip to Paris where the locals prefer t os peak their native French. For language lovers, it is always a great option to continue learning languages and thus we suggest that you choose to add French to the list of languages that you wish to become fluent in. Whether you are a language lover or not, learning French can be a fun process. You might not see the benefit of learning this language in South Africa immediately, but you surely will in the long run.
French speakers in South Africa.
Most of SA's French speakers live in the Western Cape, however, you will find a decent number of French speakers in the Eastern Cape as well. If you learn a language like French, life, as well as your perspective on life, can be very beautiful. Start collecting languages as you would collect souvenirs.
Places to Take French Classes Near Me
Let go of all of your fears and your stress, and sink your teeth into French classes near you. Hearing the wonderful cadence of French words rolling off your tongue will be delightful. If you are looking for places to take French lessons in Port Elizabeth, you should look no further than The Knowledge Academy. It is at the Academy that spoken French lessons are taught and the Academy is a place where enthusiastic language learners who are eager and up for the challenge gather. On offer is on-site classes as well as self-paced courses. In Port Elizabeth, there is a chance to take French classes so that you can learn how to communicate well in the language.
Another lucrative option is to take general French or even professional French classes at Alliance Francaise in Port Elizabeth where personalised lessons are on offer by expert French instructors. At Alliance Francaise, you can gain access to Culturethèque which is the online library of the French cultural network.
Both options are as exciting as a language exchange programme where you switch places with a student from a French-speaking country.
There are many people who are already working or at university in Port Elizabeth who wish to take French language lessons; however, attending a French school over and above their other commitments is impossible. In the friendly city of Port Elizabeth, you also have the option of learning French with one of our Superprof tutors. Our French tutors provide French lessons to those who are enthusiastic about learning the language in their local area or online. By taking a few French classes, you will be able to speak the language of love in no time. With a Superprof tutor, you can start your lessons when you want to and you can structure your lessons how you wish as well. You do, however, need to remember to take action if you are looking for a local French teacher.
How to Speak French in South Africa?
According to the Foreign Service Institute (FSI), to reach proficiency in French, 600-750 hours of instruction in the language are required.
French sounds sensual and interesting. However, the language is fairly easy to learn due to its Latin roots and vocabulary. Since much of the French language entails a strong focus on the cadence produced by words leaving your mouth, you can learn how to speak French in South Africa by familiarising yourself with the French sounds first.
Certain French sounds are pronounced more gutterally than in English like the "r" sound and some are even pronounced completely differently like the "u" sound. One of the main suggestions for learning the sound of words spoken in French is by listening to native speakers.
When you hear the sounds that escape the lips of a French speaker, it becomes easier to try and replicate the sound that you have heard. If you are unable to hear a French native speaker speaking the language, you can rely on tools like Google Translate to hear French words being pronounced and perhaps even rely on language apps like Duolingo as well.
Once you learn the sounds produced, you can go ahead and learn vocabulary words in the language. From vocabulary words, you can explore grammar. Once you become familiar with common vocabulary words, you can consider using the correct grammar in context.
Once you have followed this simple process, you can work on using these strategies rather often:
Ready to start taking French classes?
If Belle could learn to speak the French language so fluently in TSITP, you can learn to speak French just as easily with one of our Superprof tutors.
How to Learn French for Beginners?
Une nouvelle langue est une nouvelle vie
A new language is a new life
In order to speak French in Port Elizabeth and throughout South Africa, you have to learn the French language. This is relatively easy if you have the right type of help to assist you. With the right help such as a French in-person tutor or online tutor, you can start your French learning journey. To start, you should:
It is a structured French learning programme that will help beginners who wish to learn the French language. Beginners need structure and consistency to provide them with the motivation to keep on learning and speaking the language. Anyone can learn French from having zero knowledge of the language, and sometimes even 85 minutes or even just an hour of French is all that you will need for the day.
Types of French Classes in Port Elizabeth
In Port Elizabeth, you can rely on Superprof to find the right tutor for you. With Superprof, we have a variety of tutors who teach in-person lessons, online lessons, or even group classes. The choice of what type of lessons you wish to take in the Port Elizabeth region is up to you.
If you choose group French lessons with one of our enthusiastic French tutors, you have the opportunity to socialise with others and practise this new language with a new group of friends. Group French lessons can be beneficial as you can bounce new vocabulary off each other and converse in the language while correcting each other as you go along.
In Port Elizabeth, you can also take private one-on-one lessons where you can enjoy learning the language at your own pace. Our Superprof tutors are ready to meet you and teach you in areas of your choosing. From the Kragga Kamma Game Park to Sadinia Bay Beach, you can take lessons when and where it is most convenient for you. Perhaps when learning outdoors, you can draw inspiration from the serene setting for your lessons. You can use the setting to strike up conversations in French with your French tutor about what you see around you.
While group French classes or private face-to-face lessons with a Superprof tutor are both great options, you can even find a French tutor who gives lessons online. With online French lessons, you can take these lessons on your own time and you won't have to worry about moving back and forth to French classes or wasting time in traffic. Online French private classes will give you the chance to practise French and to work on reading, writing, and speaking proficiently in the language as well. One of the frequently asked questions for many of our Superprof tutors is how can I get started with one of my chosen tutors? The answer is simple, just get started by clicking away and within seconds you will be in your way to French excellence.
With Superprof, our tutors tailor French lessons to suit each student. Your tutors will be able to make learning new vocabulary as exhilarating as using a map to get from point A to point B. Just like a tourist visiting a place for the first time, you should make the most of your French learning journey. Enjoy the ride, soak it all in, and bask in the glory of having another French lesson under your belt. When learning a new language, every new word you learn is like collecting stamps on your passport. So be a tourist and take a trip to a French-speaking country, from the comfort of your home or from an area of your choosing.
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