<p>If you're actually serious about learning French or you don't want to waste your time on methods that don't work, then this guide is for you.</p>
<p>I actually have some strong advice, and I can pretty much guarantee you haven't heard of these specific methods.</p>
<p>I've been self-studying French for over 10 years</p>
<h2 id="quick-overview"><a aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" href="#quick-overview"><span class="icon icon-link"></span></a>Quick overview</h2>
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<li><a href="https://amzn.to/49mfhSy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Assimil</a><br>
<em><a href="https://amzn.to/3xlHD1Z" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">(alternative version)</a></em></li>
<li>French in Action
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<li><a href="https://www.learner.org/series/french-in-action/orientation/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">French in Action videos</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4cBVl0L" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Main textbook</a> (optional! But recommended 👍)
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<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3TKpzWP" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Workbook</a> (recommended)</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/43GHfXO" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Study Guide</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://amzn.to/49lT72A" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Michel Thomas</a></li>
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<h3 id="more-detail"><a aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" href="#more-detail"><span class="icon icon-link"></span></a>More detail</h3>
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<li>Get a college-level French textbook to refer to for grammar</li>
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<h3 id="advice"><a aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" href="#advice"><span class="icon icon-link"></span></a>Advice</h3>
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<li>Don't focus on learning grammar</li>
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<h3 id="ways-to-improve"><a aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" href="#ways-to-improve"><span class="icon icon-link"></span></a>Ways to Improve</h3>
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<li>Listening to podcasts</li>
<li>Watching French TV (link to Maison a Vendre et Rechercher apt ou maison)</li>
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<h2 id="things-to-avoid"><a aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" href="#things-to-avoid"><span class="icon icon-link"></span></a>Things to Avoid</h2>
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<li>Rosetta Stone</li>
<li>Duolingo</li>
<li>Popular grammar workbooks</li>
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<p><em>Check back later for my reviews on those methods</em></p>