Studying a foreign language is an investment that could put you ahead of the competition when it comes to better-paying jobs or education. Say, what if your company decides that it needs to open an office in another country like France? If you know how to speak French, you will be a prime candidate for that expansion project. Or what if your university offers free scholarship to a Parisian college and a knowledge in speaking French is required? With your French-speaking skills and a bit of work to improve your GPA, you could be well on your way to Paris on a free ride to college.
Yes, learning a foreign language or French, for that matter, is worth your time. But can you afford it? Before you shake your head "NO," read on for tips that can help you find and sign up for a free course in the French language.
1. Include "offline" places in your search. As tempting as it is to let the Internet look up free French courses for you, do a bit of manual search and include organizations and schools. Community colleges, state universities, or even your local high school may have offerings that include free French language courses. Alternatively, you can inquire in non-profit organizations and special interests groups about the free trainings, seminars, or tutorials that they might conduct. For all you know, they might offer basic French.
2. Opt for an online classroom. Search online for websites offering instructions and lessons on French grammar. But before signing up for anything, make sure that the lessons are free. You can read the FAQ page or contact the site through email. Generally, paid French lessons online ask for credit card number and other personal information. If the site doesn't ask you for any of these, the lessons are for free. Check out the course outlines and sign up with one that you feel you can work best with. If in doubt, always go for the beginners' level.
3. Check out bookstores for discount books on French. Language books, grammar guides, and dictionaries often go on sale after a year or two of publishing. Don't be hesitant to pick a French language book in the discount bin. The basics are still the basics. Once you have a grasped on the rudiments of the language, you can move up to more advanced books and teach yourself French. You can also try buying tapes and practice your pronunciation.
Learning French or any foreign language for free can be easy if you know where to look and how to find them. Explore all possibilities and teach yourself French with the free tools you have at hand.
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