Step 1: Watch Chapter 1, part 1
Watch as Dwane walks through the first half of chapter 1 in the textbook (pages 1-3).
Please follow with your own textbook (Download Chap 1 PDF). You can pause the video and take notes either in your book or in a notebook.
Step 2: Listen to Chapter 1, part 1
Watch the video where a native French speaker reads the first half of the chapter aloud. Even if you don’t understand everything, you’re training your ear and building familiarity with the sounds and words. It takes time—just listen and let it come naturally.
Re-watch this video three times in a row.
Step 3: Repeat the Pronunciation
The best way to learn how to speak French is to imitate native speakers. The following video is exactly the same as the one above, but after each sentence the speaker pauses so that you will have time to repeat the sentence. As you do this more, your pronunciation will improve. Be patient with yourself; it takes time!