Become Fluent in French

Learning French to conversational fluency

CATEGORY
learning
TIMELINE
2020–2022
MADE
solo
INVESTED
months
STOPPED AT
early progress made
REASON
different opportunity
Submitted by Anonymous
Daily French practice using apps, podcasts, and weekly conversation sessions with a tutor. Goal was to reach B2 fluency within 18 months so I could work in Montreal.
Studied daily for 8 months. Completed Duolingo tree, listened to French podcasts during commute, had weekly Zoom sessions with tutor. Could understand basic conversations and read simple articles.
Got offered a great job in Seattle. The Montreal job fell through. Suddenly had no practical reason to continue. Without the deadline and goal, the daily practice felt pointless. Motivation disappeared.