Bonjour  , 👋

Following on from Course 1 (with regular nerdy verbs in the present perfect), here we are going to go in-depth with the most commonly used French verbs which are irregular in one of the past tenses called the present perfect (one of the past tenses). They don't like to follow da rules!

Watch the video to find out more.

First, you'll work on your mindset - because learning a foreign language can be tricky - being in the right frame of mind will see you progress much more. 🧠

Learning a language is like learning tennis. You wouldn't expect to hit every ball perfectly and certainly wouldn't expect to make progress without actually playing. So accept that you will hit the ball into the net, out of the court and sometimes you may completely miss it. 🎾

Don't expect to be playing at Wimbledon after a few lessons - concentrate on enjoying the process and communicating in any way you can - grunting, pointing and a bit of comedy French will get you further than a big silence. 

Whether you're new to learning French or wanting to freshen up your outdated French, you'll be guided step-by-step through those pesky irregular verbs - knowing that by really knowing these verbs your French will be much better - they're THE  MOST COMMON FRENCH VERBS.

As always the emphasis is on speaking so you can learn to formulate your very own own sentences. 👄

Testimonials:

• 'It was very enjoyable to study with her method of teaching. She repeated stuff at proper timing to help with memorisation. Being funny was also a plus so that it wasn't boring at all. Thank you so much!' Benjawan
• 'This is a really good course for me as it's helping me to finally master the grammar that I was struggling with in the past.' Craig
• 'Again a wonderful French course by Cécile! It was really fun to work through all the lessons, I did learn a lot.' Ulrika
• 'Just right and very entertaining!' Nicky
• The course is very useful and homes in on an area that is difficult for the beginner, and makes it all very clear. Bravo Cécile!! Francis

There are plenty of homework sentences with answers provided so that you can see what has stuck and what you need to work on. ✍️

There are revision games to put the information into your longterm memory in a fun way. 🧠

The lyrics and translations of French songs are included when they are relevant to the lessons. Songs are extremely powerful aids to the memory and a wonderfully pleasant way to learn. 🎶

Music, song and rhythm can even help people who struggle with their native language - so even if you think you are tone deaf don't shy away from these or if you're dyslexic. 🥁

You'll be able to say things useful things and for fun learn gossipy stuff like:

• 'I wasn't able to book a room at that hotel for us.'
• 'I didn't have time to call Julien but I have set the table!'
• 'Oh, how he laughed when he saw that I drank all the wine!'
• 'They finally followed me on Facebook - they took their time!'
• 'I already told Monique that you saw Julien with them!'
• When did she find out that I didn't recognise her mother?'

What you get:

• Over 6.5 hours of video in total (you can revisit them as often as you need to) 📹
• Written summaries (you don't even have to lift a pen if you don't want to) 📄
• Practice questions with the answers (to see what you've remembered and where the gaps are) ✍🏾
• French songs (with lyrics and translations - powerful way to learn) 🎶
• Games (to make learning fun - it's not just kids who benefit from playing!) 🎲

As a well done at the end of the course - you'll be able to get access to 2 bonus lessons on common (therefore useful) expressions using avoir. Knowing these expressions will fancy up your French and impress the French!

Enjoy this more informal approach to learning French - it's informal but packed with practical precious French language jewels. You'll positively glisten when you've completed it. ✨

Remember it's more difficult to learn if you're anxious and trying to be perfect. Laughing at mistakes and asking yourself, 'What's the worse thing that can happen if I speak French even though I will probably make mistakes?' can be very liberating. Set yourself freeeeeee! 🗽

I've taught hundreds of people to enjoy speaking comedy French - Take the French bull 🐂  by the horns, embrace the difficulty and most importantly enjoy the French learning journey. 

I hope to see you à l'intérieur!

On your marks, get set....allons-y! Let's go! 🎉

CécileBB :-)