Written by Eddy Ramírez

If after your French class you close the computer and ask yourself, "What do I do now?", don't worry, you've come to the right blog to find out what's next. It's common to feel this way, especially if you are one of those more introverted people or don't have an immediate French-speaking social circle. 

But the good news is that, today, the tools of the digital world are increasingly available, and in this Planet Immiland blog we will put them at your fingertips.

Read with me to the end and discover the five five must-haves for your French learning after class that are highly recommended by our team of certified Planeta Immiland Education teachers. and which are highly recommended by our team of certified teachers at Planeta Immiland Education. Let's get started!

How to complement the French class outside the classroom?

The perfect complement to speaking French after class is constant exposure to the language. This is its fundamental pillar.

The key to making progress in a language is daily daily exposure. It's not about forcing learning, but about getting your brain used to the sounds and structures of the language. Here are five elements to incorporate into your daily life if you want to become fluent in French:

1. Music: start with the basics. Singers like Charles Aznavour , Édith Piaf y Jacques Brel are classics that easily familiarize you with French in a calm and melodic way. If you prefer something more modern and up-tempo, explore Afro-Francophone music. Afro-Francophone music; Angèle (from Belgium) is an excellent recommendation - make French music the new soundtrack of our lives!
   
   
2. Series and movies: Netflix and other platforms are a treasured gem for learning a second language. In particular, I recommend series such as "Lupin in French, as they are very didactic to get started, but, of course, as indicated by our teachers, with subtitles in your mother tongue (Spanish)because the initial objective is to get your ear used to the sounds. Once you feel more comfortable and acquire vocabulary, you can move on to French subtitles and, finally, watch them without them. There are no forces in the process; you should always go at your own pace.
   
   

For expand your lexicon and gain confidencethe best advice is to read and talk. So, incorporate these elements:

1. Adapted books: Amazon offers books in French adapted to different levels (from A1 to B2). Some even come in bilingual versions (French-Spanish or French-English), allowing you to look up the meaning of unfamiliar words in your native language. Reading French children's books with your children is also an excellent strategy for developing vocabulary naturally.
   
   
2. Language exchange platforms: if direct interaction is difficult for you, try online platforms. There are applications such as Omegle (we recommend handling it with caution, as it is more open and you should be careful with your interlocutors) or Tandem. These platforms connect you with native speakers who want to learn your language while you practice your French. Tandem, for example, is more structured, with users actively seeking language exchanges and where they can even correct you.
   
   

There are other official resources and they are strategic to obtain even better complementary results. For example:

1. TV5 Monde: the French government offers the website TV5Monde as a didactic resource, in whose section "Apprendre le français (Learning French), you will find a free study package called "Premières Classes".. This course is designed for migrants and covers essential vocabulary related to everyday life in a new city, travel, passport formalities, etc. Many students find it perfect to complement their classes and see their progress.

Planeta Immiland Language Courses

At Planeta Immiland, we offer certified courses of French e Englishadapted to the objectives and needs of our students. We are the first language school for immigration purposes in Canada and we are certified by Languages Canada, which guarantees a high standard of teaching results. Visit our website for more information: https://www.planeta-immiland-education.com/.

We know that after watching classes it is possible to forget the lessons and stop in the process, that's why we wanted to share these infallible tips to complement the classes outside the classroom. 

Remember that progress in the language depends on good academic instruction as well as student effort and dedication.

The key is immersion in the language, perseverance and choosing the right course for your level and objective. Do you know your level of French? We invite you to take our free testwith instant results and a special discount at the end of the test.

Thank you very much for reading us. See you in the next blog.

With love, 

Planeta Immiland Education