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By Jamie Littlefield, About.com Guide to Distance Learning

New: Free Online French Classes

Monday October 20, 2008
I recently visited a French dorm at a local university. Basically, it's an apartment where language-learner students are only permitted to speak French. Their native language is totally forbidden and they meet regularly for required conversation over dinner with their dorm mates.

While immersion is obviously an easy way to pick up a language, it's not the most practical for many adult learners and online students. Learning a language out of a book can be frustrating, however. Most people need some form of interaction and actual conversation to to master the content. Fortunately, online language training has improved. The lessons mentioned in the new list of Free Online French Classes offer audio files, slide shows, and video instruction.

If you're interested in learning French, give a free online class a try. You'll be surprised at how much you can pick up during your spare time.

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October 21, 2008 at 2:02 pm
(1) Rod Murray says:

I thought that you and your audience might like to know that National Distance Learning Week is coming up this November 10. I just interviewed the National Director, Dr. Ken Hartman. You can hear the interview and learn more at http://www.RodsPulsePodcast.com.

Regards,
Rodney B. Murray, Ph.D.

October 21, 2008 at 2:52 pm
(2) distancelearn says:

Thanks for the info, Rodney. I’ll be posting more about National Distance Learning week as it comes closer.

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