Here are some of his best tips for learning a language in three months:

Italian

Latin

Italian, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Romanian, Catalan, Romansh, and other Romance languages are direct descendants of Latin. There are also many Latin derivatives in English as well as a few in German, Dutch, Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish.

They are called Romance languages because they owe their existence to the Romans, who spoke Latin and spread it through most of Europe. All of the Romance languages derive from Vulgar Latin.

1. Speak the language out loud from day one.
2. Learn practical phrases first.
3. Forget about learning strict grammar.
4. Practice by Skyping with a native speaker.
5. Listen to local radio stations.
6. Practice a one-minute introduction to yourself.

French is beautiful, popular, and very useful. While you certainly won’t master it in three months, especially if you can only put a few hours a week into it, if you want to have your initial plan of action here’s how I’d suggest you learn French.

Contrary to what other people believe, learning French on your own is pretty achievable. With the right amount of motivation and commitment, a healthy learning habit, plus the right tools and method to guide you, yes you can teach yourself French.

One of the most important things to do when you start learning French is to understand basic vocabulary, phrases, and numbers. Beginners usually start practicing words that will help them when meeting French people, ask basic questions, and introduce themselves.

Two-week course Two weeks at CREA-LANGUES allows you the time to adapt to a new environment and to deepen or refresh your knowledge of French. You’ll be able, at your own pace, to put into practice what you learn, both during the structured courses and when participating in the other activities we arrange.