Angela Kamanzi My Journey in Entrepreneurship
This must be the most asked question about learning French by Kenyans. A friend of mine went to university in Poland. Within 6 months, he was so fluent in polish that he took part in a TV show. In the 80s, some Koreans university students went to Rwanda to study the language. They amazed everyone as they would get better marks than their Rwandese counterparts.
In Kenyan schools, sometimes kids from foreign countries get better marks in Kiswahili than Kenyans.
Learning a language slowly or fast depends on many factors. When it comes to French, the most important question you should ask yourself is, “Why do I want to learn French?” Is it to improve your career options? To know the only language spoken on all five continents apart from English? To increase your education opportunities? To enhance your travel experiences? To learn the language of love and culture?
Great methods for learning French
Whatever your reason, I don’t believe you can become fluent in French, or any other language for that matter, in just 3 months. Hachette FLE, providers of some of the best methods for learning French, offer programs that range from 50 to 120 hours for the basic level. [I use their Alter Ego+ for my adult students.]
This means that at the completion of this level you are able to understand French and communicate in a simple way. You can hear familiar words and basic phrases when people speak slowly and clearly. You can read and understand sentences on notices or posters. You can ask your way, introduce yourself, talk about your family and friends, and describe where you live. You can write holiday greetings and fill in a form with personal details.
Most importantly, the time it will take you to learn French will depend on your interest, natural abilities and dedication. One of my students learns in one session what other students learn in four.
CAUSONS TEENS
Do you have a teenager (15 to 19) in the house whom you believe would benefit from learning French? I teach this age group using Hachette FLE Adosphère method, which takes 50 to 60 hours. With 2 sessions per week, it will take your youngster 7 to 8 months to complete the program. At the end, they will be ready for the DELF (Diplôme d’études en langue française) if they need to do pass the test.
You still have time to enrol your youngster for the August intake. The first class is on Tuesday 4th August. They will need student and activity books. Therefore, the earlier you enrol them the better so that you can get the books on time. Please find registration and payment details on the flier.
