🇫🇷💬Are you wondering whether it’s better to learn French before you move or to wait until you’re on the ground?
This is a common question among expatriate women who want to integrate quickly and gain independence.
Not being at ease with the language can quickly become a source of stress. Imagine being in your new neighborhood in France or at the edge of a rugby field, with conversations flowing around you, and having to rely on your partner—who speaks better French—to translate everything.
This situation can be really frustrating, especially when you want to fully enjoy local life and your expat experience.
🎯Either way, learning French is essential to living comfortably in France.
Whether you start before you arrive or once you’re settled, the language will open doors to better integration and make all your daily interactions smoother.
So, what’s the best time to learn French?
Before You Arrive:
Advantages:
Better preparation for administrative procedures and initial interactions.
Less stress upon arrival thanks to a solid linguistic foundation.
Disadvantages:
đź“šLess immersion and practice in real-life situations, which can make it harder to grasp local expressions.
After You Arrive:
Advantages:
🗣️Full immersion allows you to practice French in authentic settings (e.g., conversations at the rugby field).
Opportunity to learn cultural nuances and idiomatic expressions directly.
Disadvantages:
A more stressful start : the pressure to understand and be understood immediately.
Do you want to find the method that suits you and progress with confidence?
✨Tell me where you are in your expat journey, and I’ll let you know how I can help by offering support that’s truly connected to life in France.
Whether you’ve just arrived or have been here for a while, make the most of your expatriation and speak French without relying on others.
đź“…Click here to book your free information session!
I can’t wait to know what motivates you today to move forward and learn French!
A bientĂ´t !
Faustine
