Printable Study Checklist for Reluctant and Committed French Learners+ Guide

 

Bonjour, dear readers! Today, I’m excited to share a practical study checklist for both reluctant and committed French learners as I had promised. Whether you view learning French as an obligation or a passion, this checklist will help you study effectively. Let’s dive in!

 

For Reluctant Learners: Your Study Checklist

   1. Schedule a Time: Dedicate a specific day and time each week for study. Stick to it! Make sure you put enough time to cover all the material that you learn each week.

   2. Quick Review: Review your previous lessons at the beginning of each study session to ensure that you won’t forget what you’ve already learned. Highlight important points beforehand so you know what to review and prevent wasting time.

   3. Identify Key Exercises: Focus on exercises that match with upcoming tests or quizzes. Go over examples discussed in class. These will directly help you with your exam preparation.

   4. Identify Common Words: Memorize frequently used and important vocabulary rather than every single word so you get the general meaning of a text when you read it.

Pro tip: Instead of mindless memorization, grasp the rules of the language, such as grammar and pronunciation rules.

 

 For Committed Learners: Your Study Checklist

 

 1. Set Aside Time: Aim for at least 10-30 minutes of study each day and change between reading, writing, speaking, and listening exercises to keep things fun.

2. Expand Your Vocabulary: learn additional words and phrases outside your requirements. And use French content outside of your study time each day. Watch French films, listen to music, or read articles. Note down new vocabulary.

3. Practice in Context: Use what you learn in sentences or conversations to improve your understanding.

 4. Create a Topic List: Make a list of topics and skills to focus on based on your goals. Prioritize them for your study sessions.

5. Master the Basics: Spend time mastering essential skills like numbers, greetings, and basic grammar. Revisit the basics consistently to ensure they remain fresh in your mind.

6. Practice Spelling: Make sure to spend some time each day practicing the spelling of the words that you don’t know at the beginning of your learning voyage.

Pro tip: Try to grasp the pattern behind the dictation of each word so that over time, you won’t have to practice anymore. You can just look at a word and never have to learn how it is spelled because you know how it’s written based on how it sounds.

 

Remember, whether you’re a reluctant or committed learner, adapting these strategies to your unique needs is crucial. Change this checklist to fit your learning style. You can also mix tips from both sections.

Feel free to download and print the checklists that I have designed! 

Happy studying! À bientôt!