French beginner. In your opinion what's the best way to start learning French
I have tried to learn French on and off for the past few years and want to get serious about it now. In your opinion is it easier to just start learning words and phrases first or study the grammar rules and then move on to making sentences. French grammar is very overwhelming but I feel like learning the rules first would be more beneficial.

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I like to start with listening to a CD/MP3 course/podcast first and foremost. Just to get comfortable with the sounds I'll have to make later on, and to hear the rhythm and get some basic vocab in my memory.

I love Michel Thomas' French courses, as it acheives both this and also gives you an excellent grounding in grammar, in a really non threatening way. Two birds one stone. Although that does cost some money, it is really worth it. Alternatively, the podcast 'coffee break french' a very good too and free.

After lisening to all of MT or maybe 30 episodes of CBF instead, I'd book some lessons on Italki!

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In my opinion, begin like you feel good. As far as I'm concern, begin by the rules might be more difficult.

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