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Pronunciation: French pronunciation can be challenging, especially for those who are not familiar with the language's sounds. Some of the most common difficulties include distinguishing between different vowel sounds and pronouncing nasal vowels correctly.
Grammar: French grammar can be complex, with many different verb tenses, irregular verbs, and gendered nouns. Learning the rules and using them correctly takes time and practice.
Vocabulary: French has many words that are similar to English, but with different meanings or nuances. It can be challenging to learn all the necessary vocabulary to communicate effectively in French.
Listening comprehension: French speakers can speak quickly, and it can be challenging to understand what they are saying. Additionally, French has many silent letters, which can make it difficult to recognize familiar words.
Cultural differences: Learning French also involves understanding French culture and social norms, which can be different from what you are used to. For example, the way French people greet each other and the importance they place on formalities may be different from what you are accustomed to.
Increased familiarity with basic French vocabulary: After using Duolingo for 40 days, I have been able to recognize certain words
Improved understanding of French grammar rules: Duolingo is known for emphasizing grammar, so things like ( i am a american man) would go along the lines of (i am a man american)
Increased confidence in speaking French: Duolingo encourages learners to practice speaking and listening in French, so after the 40 days, I had felt that introducing myself got a little bit easier as time progressed, my chemistry teacher spoke french so I would go up to him and introduce myself for practice
Motivation to continue learning French: After using Duolingo consistently using duolingo for 40 days, I had felt obligated to keep my streak alive.
my favourite section was using numbers
Continued difficulty with speaking and listening comprehension: While my reading and writing skills may improve, I still struggle with speaking and understanding spoken French due to the language's complex pronunciation and rapid pace of spoken conversation.
Increased motivation to continue learning: After investing well over 50 hours into learning French, and how duolinogo has a format in which makes me feel like learning its become a habit
Recognition of patterns in the language: there are patterns in the language, that I have noticed such as common verb endings or noun genders, which can help with memorization and understanding.
The importance of a variety of learning materials: Language learning is not one-size-fits-all, I found an others must have that they benefit from a variety of materials and resources, such as books, audio lessons, language helpers and duolingo.
The phonetics sound much better especially with the numbers