📈 Understanding progress in French: why do you feel like you're learning more slowly than others?

You are motivated, consistent in your work, and actively participate in class... yet you sometimes feel that your progress in French is slower than that of your classmates. It's frustrating, we understand! But rest assured, this is a common feeling among language learners, and there are concrete solutions to overcome it.
​​​​​​​In this article, the Accent Français team helps you understand the possible reasons for this feeling and gives you practical advice to continue progressing with confidence.
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🔍 Why do you sometimes feel this way?

1. 📊 Different starting levels

When learning a language, each person arrives with a unique linguistic background. Perhaps you started with less vocabulary, or with a different grammatical foundation.
But this doesn't mean that your progess is slower. It simply means that your journey starded from a different point. What matters most is the distance you travel, not the comparison with others. 

2. 🧠 A learning style that doesn't suit you (yet)

Every learner has their own way of absorbing knowledge: some are visual, others auditory, while others need interaction and practice to remember effectively. If you haven't yet found the learning method that works for you, its natural to feel that progress is harder to achieve. At Accent Français, we use a variety of materials (films, TV series, comics, songs, games, and more.) So that each student can find what works for them.
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3. ⏰ Less practice outside of class

Real progress comes through daily exposure to the language.That's exactly where immersion makes all the difference. Living in France turns every moment of the day into a learning opportunity: chatting with your host family, shopping, reading street signs...In just one week of immersion, you may achieve more progress than in several months of traditional study at home .

4. 🤯 Comparing oneself to other

Do you often compare yourself o others? Its natural... but not always helpful. Everyone grows at their owns rythm, with unique stengths and challenges. What truly matters is your personal progress. Focus on how far you've come, not on where others are!
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🎯 How can we continue to progress calmly?

1.🔍Find the learning style that works for you

Do you prefer learning to podcast, diving into novels, or chatting with native speakers? Try out different methods and choose the ones that really motivate you. Accent Français offers a variety of educational resources to help you find your style.

2.🗓️Practice regularly, a little every day

Even just 10 minutes a day can make a big difference. Read an article in French, watch a video, listen to a song... By practicing regularly, you'll gradually develop natural reflexes and make the language part of your daily life.

3.🎯 Set realistic goals for yourself.

Rather than aiming to become “fluent,” start with:
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→ “I want to understand a movie in its original language without subtitles.”
→ “I want to order at a restaurant without hesitation.”
These small, concrete challenges will help you visualize your progress and stay motivated!
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 4.💛Be kind to yourself!

🚀 How about taking it to the next level?

Do you really want to boost your French?
Nothing beats total immersion!
By joining one of our language stays in Montpellier, you will gain fluency and confidence, and you'll practice naturally every day, in real-life situations. The result? More flucency, more confidence, and faster progress than you ever imagined.
Discover:
•    👉 Our French courses in Montpellier
•    👉 Our immersive stays and accommodation
•    👉 Our articles for learning in a different way

📣 Key takeaways

Every bit of progress matters every new word you learn, every sentence you say, even every mistake you make. They are all essential steps in your learning journey. 
You're on the right path. Keep it up. 💪
And when your're ready to take the next step, we will be here to guide you !
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See you soon,
The Accent Français team