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French for Beginners in Pretoria

If you are living in the vibrant, Jacaranda city of Pretoria, then you are probably already speaking more than one of South Africa’s 11 official languages. But today, there are so many French-speaking people who are living in the bigger cities of South Africa, that it would not be surprising if French ended up becoming the 12^th official language of South Africa!

Did you know that when it comes to the rest of the globe, French is spoken in 29 nations by over 274 million people?

The good news is that in Pretoria, it doesn’t matter if you are looking for French for beginner’s classes, or help with your French verbs, there are dozens of ways to enrol for French lessons at any level of ability.

Whether you want to simply enjoy good conversations your neighbours, or improve your French so that you can travel or work internationally, there are plenty of French teachers ready to get you started.

Different Ways to Learn French

There are many ways to choose how to learn French. Whether you are an advanced language student who needs some extra help with your French verbs, or whether you are looking to sign up for French for beginners, there are numerous available options.

Your first step is to ask yourself if you would like to learn French in group classes, or whether you are more suited to private tuition.

Once you have answered that question there is the further option of studying face-to-face or online. At Superprof, all of these preferences are a possibility.

As an advanced student, or someone looking for French for beginners, there are many advantages to private French tuition. Not only can you pick up your lessons at the level and pace that you are comfortable at, but as a private student you can also hone in on the aspects of learning where you are having difficulty.

For instance, if you feel that you just need a few lessons to master your French verbs, you could find a private tutor near you to help you with that topic. Did you know that you can actually search for Superprof tutors by location and find one near you, which could save you time and travel?

Alternatively, you could find a Superprof tutor further away from you and connect via your internet and webcam. It is quite remarkable how technology has really enabled us to bring our classrooms into our own homes and even learn a new language through a screen!    

Reasons for Learning French

If you are living in the widely-diverse and remarkable nation of South Africa, you are probably already able to speak, read and write more than one language! The question to ask yourself is how many international languages can you speak? It depends on your life goals. If for instance, you are serious about advancing in your career and hope to join an international organisation someday, you should consider adding the ability to speak French to your curriculum vitae! Not only will it enrich your life, but it could even dramatically change the course of career.   

Because there are so many French-speaking people living in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Cape Town today, it means that you may very well want to sign up for French for beginners so that you are able to converse with them! Not only that, but you may want to travel, work, study or even immigrate, to a French-speaking destination. If you fall into the latter category you will need more than French for beginners to truly integrate. To truly immerse yourself into a French-speaking society, you will want to be able to know your French verbs from your French adjectives and so much more.

Learn French at a School in Pretoria

So while there are many opportunities to enrol for French for beginners, online, or in group classes, many students who are realising the importance of speaking French are choosing high schools based on their language offerings.

In Gauteng, amongst many other institutions, you could take French as a matric subject at Africa House, Abbot’s College or at Afrikaanse Hoёr Meisieskool in Pretoria.

If learning French during your school years is important to you, and you are unable to choose it as a matric subject, you could consider enrolling for French for beginners as an extra-curricular subject, but continue to an advanced level with your private tutor or classes through schools like Alliance Française which are all over South Africa.

Choose the Right French Tutor for You  

So whether you need help with your French verbs, or have decided to begin a French for beginners course, as you can see there are so many options. Choosing the right tutor for you, starts with asking yourself questions about your own goals with regards to learning French.

If you only need to know conversational French for an upcoming holiday for instance, don’t over commit to French lessons with a university professor. In the same way, if you are an advanced French language student who needs help with your 17^th century literature, make sure you don’t sign up with a tutor who specialises in French for beginners!

There are also dozens of online tips for supplementing your French for beginner’s lessons with neat tricks that don’t necessarily feel like learning. For instance, seemingly insignificant things like using French subtitles to watch your favourite movie, or writing the names of ordinary objects on sticky notes and placing them around the house could accelerate your learning.

Establish your own goals for speaking French and then find a teacher to match!

There’s no doubt, learning French from scratch, or improving on what you already know, opens up the world and provides incredible opportunities for life. As far as adding another language to your CV, French is one of the most practical and beneficial choices you could make!

Remember that learning anything new, especially a new language, can take some effort at first, but once you are in the rhythm of it and you have tuned in your ears and tongue, you will certainly pick up speed and your lessons will actually become enjoyable and exciting!