That's very kind of you! But most people don't do it! When you tell someone you don't understand, they'll probably speak louder, but at the same speed and using the same words... When the problem is probably that they're speaking too fast, or have used vocabulary you don't understand!
Great suggestions Lexie, thanks. In addition to listening and writing what was spoken, i also read the final transcription out loud, allowing me to do all 4 communication methods, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Cheers, Tom
If you don't like what she wears or how she speaks, you all know you can move on. No one is holding a gun to your head. Just move on. It's that simple.
You're very welcome! If you'd like some help with this habit, you can join the French Listening Challenge I've created! 🫶 🎧 The French Listening Challenge is all about training your ears with real-life conversations, getting you used to the French language step by step: its sounds, its rhythm… You can start at your own pace, and I’ll guide you through every day with videos, PDFs, and tips to stay on track! 🎯 Ready to begin? Head over to playlist of the challenge, starting with Day 1: ua-cam.com/video/pgWdWlpM2Ag/v-deo.html&si=aR_qFAcAmrqc9AD8 📥 Want help to stay on track? Sign up for the daily emails and get the video and PDF link delivered straight to your inbox every morning, with a pinch of motivation, starting on Day 1: www.learnfrenchwithlexie.com/french-challenge Every day you show up, you’re one step closer to mastering French listening. Let’s do this together! 🚀
Thank you so much Mustafa! I'm happy you enjoyed the video! 💝 🎯 You should check out my 25-day listening challenge that puts all that theory into practice! Here's Day 1: ua-cam.com/video/pgWdWlpM2Ag/v-deo.html&si=aR_qFAcAmrqc9AD8
You're very welcome, make sure to to check out my 25-day challenge, which will help you put all this theory into practice: ua-cam.com/video/pgWdWlpM2Ag/v-deo.html
Thank you! I'm so glad you found it helpful! 🫶✨ 🎯 You should check out my 25-day listening challenge that puts all that theory into practice! Here's Day 1: ua-cam.com/video/pgWdWlpM2Ag/v-deo.html&si=aR_qFAcAmrqc9AD8
Mérci beaucoup! This makes so much more sense to break it down as a beginner! I have been watching La Maison on Apple TV and have been trying to do this by switching it from French to English subtitles, but it would be easier to do it this way! I can recognize words and I get excited. Thanks Lexie! ❤
Je vous en prie ! Avec plaisir ! 🫶✨ 🎯 Jetez un coup d'œil à mon défi d'écoute qui met toute cette théorie en pratique ! Voici le Jour 1 : ua-cam.com/video/pgWdWlpM2Ag/v-deo.html&si=aR_qFAcAmrqc9AD8
@@kauyejokauyejo8691 Like I explained in the video, most of the time the problem is a lack of practice. Also, when it comes to listening practice, focus and repetition are very important, and like everything, the more you do it, the easier it gets! Don't forget that everyone who is fluent in a second language was once a complete beginner. Have a wonderful New Year's Eve. 🍾🥂✨
These are excellent tips! Thank you so much. I'd have just one small suggestion: be careful with the pronunciation of "focus" in English. The "o" must sound like the "eau" in French as in "beau". The danger in English is that the "o" acquires a schwa sound, which would then render it as "f**ck us" - not the outcome you want. Many thanks again for these excellent suggestions!
I'm glad you found the tips helpful Joe! Thanks for clearly explaining the pronunciation of “focus”, without being critical or condescending, I really appreciate it. Happy New Year 🥂🫶✨
@@LearnFrenchwithLexie You're most welcome, and I thoroughly enjoy your excellent lessons! I think you're a born teacher with exceptional skills. Happy New Year 2025!
Even if you're not a beginner, this exercise will help you better understand native French speakers! 🎯 You should check out my 25-day listening challenge that puts all that theory into practice! Here's Day 1: ua-cam.com/video/pgWdWlpM2Ag/v-deo.html&si=aR_qFAcAmrqc9AD8
So I guess watching hours of Les Visiteurs on loop doesn't count, mon amie? 😂 TF1 has short clips where they speak slowly and enunciate their words clearly.
Thanks, would like to understand Nostradamus freach book of proficiency meaning of.. X 75 Tant attendu ne reuiendra iamais Dedans l'Europe, en Asie apparoistra Vn de la ligue yssu du grand Hermés, Et sur tous Roys des Orients croistra.
After this I don't know which is more funny, listening to English speakers trying to speak French, or French speakers trying to speak English....! Gott im Himmel, das ist so lustig 😂
Talking like what? Like a highly intelligent woman with drive and passion and a desire to share her knowledge with others for free? Ask better questions.
Who taught you to speak English? The video would be more appealing and effective if your speech wasn't so stilted, clipped and slow; it's really very tedious to listen to, for a native English speaker.
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❓🤔 Would you like me to make a similar video on how to dramatically improve your speaking and conversation skills?
S’il vous plaît 💙
@@anastasiakoh Merci de votre retour ! Je vais préparer une vidéo. 🫶✨
Svp❤
La vidéo « Master French listening with this one simple exercise... » est très utile. Merci d'en faire une sur l'oral.
Bien sûr
I make the effort to speak slowly to people in real life when talking to foreigners. It is called being nice and considerate. 🙂
That's very kind of you! But most people don't do it! When you tell someone you don't understand, they'll probably speak louder, but at the same speed and using the same words... When the problem is probably that they're speaking too fast, or have used vocabulary you don't understand!
No subtitles in real life,... best advise ever
Great subject: this is the hardest part of learning French for me
Thank you Rhonda 💞
I adore your videos, and this one was especially beneficial. I was feeling overwhelmed, but your steps are so doable. Thank you!
I'm so glad this video helped! Keep practicing and you'll see amazing progress. 💪
Thank you, Lexie! Second day, and thrilled to find your channel. You teach so well! I enjoy your detail (and your humor 🥰).
Great suggestions Lexie, thanks. In addition to listening and writing what was spoken, i also read the final transcription out loud, allowing me to do all 4 communication methods, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Cheers, Tom
Wow! Great advice. Merci Lexie !!
Yes, please do Lexie. Your videos are very helpful.
Thanks, I will 🫶✨
I like the way Lexie pronounces "focus"
😅
I've noticed that non-native speakers invariably say this word in an arresting way!
phoque-us
Starting today, will see how i do in a few weeks
Please let me know how it goes and if there's anything I can do! 🫶✨
If you don't like what she wears or how she speaks, you all know you can move on. No one is holding a gun to your head. Just move on. It's that simple.
Simp
@@spiritspliceChurl
Thankyou so much!Will start practicing this habit
You're very welcome! If you'd like some help with this habit, you can join the French Listening Challenge I've created! 🫶
🎧 The French Listening Challenge is all about training your ears with real-life conversations, getting you used to the French language step by step: its sounds, its rhythm… You can start at your own pace, and I’ll guide you through every day with videos, PDFs, and tips to stay on track!
🎯 Ready to begin? Head over to playlist of the challenge, starting with Day 1: ua-cam.com/video/pgWdWlpM2Ag/v-deo.html&si=aR_qFAcAmrqc9AD8
📥 Want help to stay on track? Sign up for the daily emails and get the video and PDF link delivered straight to your inbox every morning, with a pinch of motivation, starting on Day 1: www.learnfrenchwithlexie.com/french-challenge
Every day you show up, you’re one step closer to mastering French listening. Let’s do this together! 🚀
Congrats for the 25K subscribers! 🥳 Soon you will reach 50K and then 100K. ❣️
Mille mercis Kesia! 💕
Very informative and useful.
Your hard work and great effort you put in on this video is highly appreciated. thank you so much Lexi ❤
Thank you so much Mustafa! I'm happy you enjoyed the video! 💝
🎯 You should check out my 25-day listening challenge that puts all that theory into practice! Here's Day 1: ua-cam.com/video/pgWdWlpM2Ag/v-deo.html&si=aR_qFAcAmrqc9AD8
Thank you this is very helpful.
You're very welcome, make sure to to check out my 25-day challenge, which will help you put all this theory into practice: ua-cam.com/video/pgWdWlpM2Ag/v-deo.html
Merci ! Quelle bonne idée !
Merci beaucoup 🫶✨
Gracias maestra ❤
De nada 🫶✨
Thanks ❤
De rien 💝
Merci...Really good idea
Je vous en prie ! I'm so glad you like it! 💕
Great video!!
Thank you! I'm so glad you found it helpful! 🫶✨
🎯 You should check out my 25-day listening challenge that puts all that theory into practice! Here's Day 1: ua-cam.com/video/pgWdWlpM2Ag/v-deo.html&si=aR_qFAcAmrqc9AD8
Mérci beaucoup! This makes so much more sense to break it down as a beginner! I have been watching La Maison on Apple TV and have been trying to do this by switching it from French to English subtitles, but it would be easier to do it this way! I can recognize words and I get excited. Thanks Lexie! ❤
You are so welcome! I'm so glad you're finding this exercise helpful 🫶
wow. merci 1000
Je vous en prie ! Avec plaisir ! 🫶✨
🎯 Jetez un coup d'œil à mon défi d'écoute qui met toute cette théorie en pratique ! Voici le Jour 1 : ua-cam.com/video/pgWdWlpM2Ag/v-deo.html&si=aR_qFAcAmrqc9AD8
After more than decade still struggling to listen. I will try this technique and see. By the way, any suggestion for a short 1 minute clip to use?
Sure, you can check out my 25-Day Challenge with 25 everyday conversations: ua-cam.com/video/pgWdWlpM2Ag/v-deo.html
@ I will listen. Thank you so much. Hope it will take me out of my confusion. Happy New Year.
@@kauyejokauyejo8691 Like I explained in the video, most of the time the problem is a lack of practice. Also, when it comes to listening practice, focus and repetition are very important, and like everything, the more you do it, the easier it gets! Don't forget that everyone who is fluent in a second language was once a complete beginner. Have a wonderful New Year's Eve. 🍾🥂✨
These are excellent tips! Thank you so much. I'd have just one small suggestion: be careful with the pronunciation of "focus" in English. The "o" must sound like the "eau" in French as in "beau". The danger in English is that the "o" acquires a schwa sound, which would then render it as "f**ck us" - not the outcome you want. Many thanks again for these excellent suggestions!
I'm glad you found the tips helpful Joe! Thanks for clearly explaining the pronunciation of “focus”, without being critical or condescending, I really appreciate it. Happy New Year 🥂🫶✨
@@LearnFrenchwithLexie You're most welcome, and I thoroughly enjoy your excellent lessons! I think you're a born teacher with exceptional skills. Happy New Year 2025!
Help me thank you ❤ i m a French student
I m not basic i want i want secondary levels ❤❤❤
Even if you're not a beginner, this exercise will help you better understand native French speakers!
🎯 You should check out my 25-day listening challenge that puts all that theory into practice! Here's Day 1: ua-cam.com/video/pgWdWlpM2Ag/v-deo.html&si=aR_qFAcAmrqc9AD8
Lexie vous êtes beau ❤ ces pourquoi je écoute votre voix aussi belle ❤ nous aimons beaucoup
Merci Marco 💝
@ nöel est à venir et je veux donne de tous la fleur 🌸
@@marcoylagan9024 C'est gentil Marco 💐
So I guess watching hours of Les Visiteurs on loop doesn't count, mon amie? 😂
TF1 has short clips where they speak slowly and enunciate their words clearly.
Hahaha! Les visiteurs certainly won't help you as they make up words in the film!
Blasphemy! 😂😂😂
Thanks, would like to understand Nostradamus freach book of proficiency meaning of.. X 75
Tant attendu ne reuiendra iamais
Dedans l'Europe, en Asie apparoistra
Vn de la ligue yssu du grand Hermés,
Et sur tous Roys des Orients croistra.
After this I don't know which is more funny, listening to English speakers trying to speak French, or French speakers trying to speak English....!
Gott im Himmel, das ist so lustig 😂
👍👍👍
Merci beaucoup 💞
AI?
Why is she talking like that?
Ha! This is how I imagine native French speakers are listening to me trying speaking French 😂. Slow and tortured.
😂
@@annietriesthingsWhat she has to say is very useful, but if she says "focus" one more time, I'll lose my f___ing mind! 😂
To explain to anyone unsure, it should be fo-cus (long o sound)
Talking like what? Like a highly intelligent woman with drive and passion and a desire to share her knowledge with others for free? Ask better questions.
Who taught you to speak English? The video would be more appealing and effective if your speech wasn't so stilted, clipped and slow; it's really very tedious to listen to, for a native English speaker.
Lexington, you seriously need to work on your english pronunciation😅
especially on the word" focus" 😂
Clothes can't be that expensive, can they?
Wow. You're so rude. She is trying to help people with their language learning, and you took the time to criticise her clothes.
@@patsy6439
Your opinion is your own.
A lot of us respect ourselves, dignity and modesty.
Nothing rude about that.
Its called "comfy clothes", she is in her home. Show some respect for the others, respect isn't expensive u should have some.
You don’t have to spend a lot of money on clothes to look good. Lexi is a fine looking woman.
lol, coming from the fat cat lady
Great advice, thank you 😊