Can’t get past ‘bonjour’? I tried learning French on Duolingo, Babbel and Pimsleur — here’s how it went

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New year, une nouvelle langue — I tested Duolingo, Babbel and Pimsleur so you don’t have to

I’ve always wanted to be fluent in multiple languages, but at 27 years old with just English under my belt, I think I’m falling behind on my polyglot dream. It’s partly my fault — I studied French in ...
Lifehacker

Learn French from Costco

In order to sell their Kirkland-brand products in Canada as well as the US, Costco apparently must label every item in French as well as English. I can't tell you the length of time I've spent staring ...
The New York Times

I Kept Failing to Learn French. This Is What Finally Worked.

Doing exercises in a book was très terrible. A friend suggested something more radical. By Rachel Kushner There’s a scene I love in the movie “Husbands,” when John Cassavetes, performing in his own ...
Outlookindia

Learning French In Less Time: How Ishan Malhi Is Contributing To language Learning

The conventional wisdom says learning French for Canadian immigration takes years. Ishan Malhi's students have been completing their language requirements in just 4–5 months, while many traditional ...
WWNO

At this French immersion school, kids learn to say alligator 3 ways

Inside a small school up on stilts, two girls sit at a table covered with flash cards. When asked, the second-graders introduce themselves in French. “Je m’appelle Juliet,” says the one with baby ...
The New York Times

Why It’s So Hard to Learn French in Middle Age

I knew I’d never sound like a native. But shouldn’t I be much better than this? By Pamela Druckerman Contributing Opinion Writer PARIS — When Notre-Dame burst into flames, I turned on the French TV ...