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Learning  French Through Pop Culture

Learning a language is all about being immersed in it. When it comes to learning French, for example, there are many options you have at your disposal; you could listen to a podcast, or you could watch the news. But when it comes to movies, it may be difficult to find the one that fits your level because old French movies are difficult to understand.

So let’s take a look at movies and TV shows you can watch that might be easier to understand.

If you are taking French lessons, probably your teacher has already recommended Dix Percent - Call My Agent. This Netflix show is great because it is fast-paced and the language is very current, plus it has a very fun story you can follow and it will keep you invested in its character and its comedy and drama. Other shows such as Le Bureau des Légendes - The Bureau -, or En Therapie - the French version of In Treatment - are great shows for more advanced students.

A movie that is a great time and that doesn’t have the issues of old movies being hard to understand is Un peu, beaucoup, aveuglément - Blind Date - from 2015. This movie is a lot of fun and it will keep you immersed in the language as well as in the story. It is a classic romantic comedy that will grab your attention from the beginning.

Lastly, if you are just starting to learn French, a great show to watch is Extra French, which episodes you can find on Youtube. It is the story of an English man who begins his life in Paris and therefore he is just learning the language and the culture. It plays as a Sitcom and it is one of the best shows for beginners.

Benefits of Learning with a Teacher

A French teacher will guide you as you try to learn French. The first benefit is defining and clarifying your goals. Goals are very important when we learn something as it is what keeps us motivated. The second benefit is consistency: learning with a teacher and having weekly sessions will keep you focused on your work and your progress will be more consistent.

A third benefit might be tackling the different areas of the language. Learning a language consists primarily in being immersed in it, and to do so we have to listen to it, read it, write it and speak it. Learning with a teacher will tackle all of these areas.

Finally, your level is important and a teacher will tailor his or her lessons to your level. They will give you references to movies, books, TV shows, etc that fit your level of the language so you can have a good time while you learn.

Learning with a teacher and having weekly lessons is a great set-up to learn a language. It is a great opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and begin exploring a new skill that will serve you for life.

Learn French with Private Lessons in Nelson

You would like to learn French in Nelson, but you don’t know where to find French classes. Superprof has thousands of  French teachers and language instructors across New Zealand. On our website, you can find a wide variety of teachers dedicated and specialized in different aspects of French: vocabulary, pronunciation, syntax, conversation, academic writing, etc. Whatever your desire is, you will be able to find the right match for you.

Prices generally range from $20 to $50 per hour and most teachers offer their first lesson for free. Teachers offer as well the option of having lessons at the student’s home, their home or online, which lately has become more and more a viable form of exchange between teachers and students.

And if you live in Nelson, you can always visit the Elma Turner Library, the Nightingale Library Memorial or the Stoke Library. All of these are great places to focus while studying French in Nelson.