I already achieved what I had hoped for with this language for the year, but…
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What is my language goal for this year?
French – Check my skills and get to A2
What do I need the language for?
– Because I already have a basic knowledge of the language and would like to expand it further and then learn Italian via French.
– So I can take care of myself when I am in France or in the French-speaking part of Belgium for work and privately.
Where was I at the beginning of this year?
Last year I got back into my French studies. Picking up some French here and there already came in handy plenty of times. I noticed that my knowledge of the language was better than I expected. If I would be tested I am not sure that I would get A2 level with all the skills, but my reading skills are mostly needed and that is at B1/2 level.
This year I want to look a bit closer at the French language. I need the language a couple of times for travelling both privately and for work. My focus will be conversations that I could have during my travels and getting to A2 level.
What did I do in the first three quarters?
My goals for Q1:
– Start.
– Immersion.
My goals for Q2:
– Keep up.
My goals for Q3:
– Have fun!
– Maintain A2 level
During Q1 I visited the French speaking part of Belgium. After I came back from living in Vienna earlier this year I immediately restarted my French lessons. Before I knew it I travelled twice to Brussels where I had to speak French and also had to immerse myself. Amazing start off the year if I say so myself!
Unfortunately I didn’t keep up during Q3. My focus languages were German and Korean. I had to prioritise these languages to maintain some kind of a work-life balance. I enjoyed reading some French here and there, but that was pretty much it.
Where am I now after the first nine months?
Last May I tested A2 level in French! On a random day I was curious about my skill set. My reading skills are quite good considering I don’t use them a lot. But also I can spot mistakes in grammar. My knowledge is still scattered and honestly there is still so much I don’t know even at A1 or A2 level. But I am happy that I at least roughly know at what level my overall skills are and that I made it back to A2 like I used to be at.
How am I going to continue studying the language from now on?
My goals for Q4:
I already achieved what I had hoped for with this language for the year. But I am planning to expand my vocabulary during the last quarter mostly by focussing on A1, A2 and maybe some B1 level words. But that will be it for this year, next year I am foreseeing a trip to Paris to meet a friend, so then I will brush up on my speaking skills and other skills needed.
Love,
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