French conversation practice
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For this activity, we suggest using italki.com, an online tutoring service that connects students with native speaker tutors around the world at affordable prices.
There are a large number of French tutors on italki at varying price points. We suggest trying a few with good student reviews, and sticking with one that you work well with.
Share your textbook lessons with your tutor, and ask him or her to help you practice conversation using the vocabulary and grammar you've already covered. A good teacher will take the lead on making conversation, speak slowly and clearly, and spend most of the lesson time speaking and having you speak French (except for brief explanations in English as needed for beginners).
Students should schedule a conversation practice session at least once per week. If your budget and schedule allow, twice per week will enable more rapid progress and fluency.