How long I took to learn French

[@khoi7196]

Found your channel through easy french! I hope you do more videos in French, like daily vlogs, struggles of living in France, etc. Best of luck!

[@JoshuaBalata]

I will try! That's not really my jam, but who knows! maybe someday. Will post more about language learning for sure :) Glad you like this one!

[@akshaygaware7320]

Good to know your struggle!! Nothing is impossible but without dedication!! This post proves it all!! Keep it up!!! That chihuahua was cute !!

[@JoshuaBalata]

Thanks bhai!

[@mabelfernandes6190]

Came here after easy french. This is very motivating. I started learning french 4 years ago and I can say that I'm getting somewhere but every once in a while I feel like we need videos like to these to keep us going. Thanks.

[@JoshuaBalata]

That's great! keep going! Most people give up, that's what will make your success spectacular

[@jtrav2025]

I love your video - inspirational! I went to France for 6 weeks when I was 10 years old and was able to speak a little bit by the time we left, but then I didn't speak again until high school - and really just got the basics. Since that time, I've tried several times without success (Alliance Française) but then during the Pandemic, I decided now is the time. So I've been taking French for 2 years - private classes and group and am getting better and better. I am often embarrassed, say the wrong thing and get stuck but I decided it doesn't matter. This is something I am going to work on little bit by little bit for the rest of my life! Oh, and did I mention I'm 60 years old? Hard to learn now but not impossible.

[@aditideshpande4514]

Hey, just wanted to say: I'm an Indian living in Norway, and I have a french oral exam to give in a month. I studied French properly in school for 2 years, and this last year I'm doing self-studying, and watching your video just makes me so much more confident!!I will be trying harder than ever after watching your videos so thanks!!

[@durvalmaia1864]

How many languages do you speak?

[@JoshuaBalata]

Hey Aditi! Look up question papers or ask your teachers/seniors for the questions asked previously in these exams. I have an impression that exams are easier to prepare for because there's a set syllabus. Get your hands on the questions and practice answering them to a mirror. Good luck!

[@yezill]

I've been wanting to move to France all my life but am too scared to actually make the move. Your video is very inspirational. Keep up the great work!

[@JoshuaBalata]

You can do it! Good luck :)

[@pramodhpadfoot2395]

I have just started learning french for the past 6 months and I would say I am able to understand 40-50% of what they speak here in Rouen. But the first easy french video i ever saw was the one with you in it. I was so intrigued to see that someone from India is able to speak this language so well, but now i see that you have put in your efforts(huge ones). Thanks for inspiring. I will take your steps and get better. keep up the good work of motivating "normal people" like us.

[@apoorvabaskota1730]

How hard is it to learn French? What’s your progress now,?

[@tonskiepop]

Tu m'inspire, Josh ! Merci !

[@JoshuaBalata]

Yo merci mec!

[@skaped_]

I’m more interested in the 3 months in the farm man! I’m just another curious kid like you who wants to come france exactly to learn french and live french. My god you just pump out positivity man! Hope ill meet you someday in a queue for printing papers. Keep creating man!

[@amanda.w.6082]

It blows my mind how many languages you know! I am learning French on my own and I appreciate your videos, thank you.

[@JoshuaBalata]

Welcome aboard! Good luck with your French :)

[@sid016]

This video was something I was really looking forward after watching your collab with Easy french.. Great Work Man.. Keep Inspiring with your journey :)

[@JoshuaBalata]

Glad it helped you Sudish :) Will share more about language learning, on here. :D

[@sid016]

@@JoshuaBalata Great ..Eagerly waiting for such great content 🙏

[@ravinalam9789]

Hey Josh! Thank you for the inspiring video. I did the same thing for english and moved to the states and when I felt I am really fluent in english with proper local accents and what not, I quit my job and moved to montreal to learn french. Although I know it's not the same french, however, my next goal is to move to France as a next step to continue my journey to become fluent in french. Your struggle and story gave me a realistic idea and the needed push. Appreciate it.

[@JoshuaBalata]

Great job! You got this! you should share about your journey too. Pull out your phone and record it? It's a good message to share.

[@arunpandi1934]

Hi dude

[@Calmsteve1]

Josh, like many others I found your channel through easy French! I currently speak three languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese. French will be my fourth God willing (I just started in May 2024) I just want to thank you for sharing your story, it's very valuable to many of us that love learning new languages. Keep doing your thing bro, all the best!

[@JoshuaBalata]

Thank you so much for penning this down, glad this helps!

[@rajesaravanan521]

Omg I am crying. This is soo inspirational. You are so hardworking 💛

[@JoshuaBalata]

You can do it! Glad I could help :)

[@electrckdjay]

Thanks for sharing Josh! I also just found your channel through the latest Easy French video!

[@natashapieper3196]

I also found your channel through Easy French and really enjoy both. You've got "it" and I hope you continue to make videos. Your French is beautiful and I appreciate the inspiration!

[@vijubala]

Thank you so much for sharing this,Josh. It has given me a lot of confidence that I can definitely progress and acquire French. The great revelation was that I'm focusing only on French and missing out on so many other things in life which is kind of leading to a frustrated state. But this video has precisely pointed out my mistake. Thank you so much again 🙏

[@JoshuaBalata]

Glad I could help Viji! wish you the best with your French. You're already fluent! one of our most active and dedicated members at FrenchMesh! So glad to have you on board :) You motivate me to do this too!

[@La-verdad-aunque-duela]

You just pushed my motivation on mars!, I'm on the way of learning French. Less than a year ago I started learning this language on my own and I can communicate now, but I still have along wat to go. Thanks so much from Venezuela.

[@JoshuaBalata]

Hi Jimmy! Doing it by yourself takes a lot of persistence! kuddos on your new journey, this might take a while before you exclaim like a native so consider what you'll enjoy during the journey and do a lot of that. For me it was making friends online :) Many comments about how I found pen pals, would that interest you you if i made a video about my experience on pen pal websites?

[@MadhveeJha]

Perfect video for those who want to learn the language but loose hope in the process. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@Yehovah_Yireh]

Your story is inspiring.

[@crystalwang7262]

Hey Josh, I learnt a lot from your experience and got motivated by what you said "take time to learn the language and don't give up"! You are a hard worker and a nice guy:)

[@JoshuaBalata]

Thanks Crystal! Wish you the best on your language learning journey

[@abdulkhaveshaik5164]

Hey Josh, how did you find to work in farm? Iam looking for similar kind of thing to move away from the busy life and improve French by living with locals

[@adduct99]

I was really looking forward to hear your story. Awesome achievement!

[@JoshuaBalata]

Thanks Nishant! Welcome aboard :)

[@raghavzade6915]

Hey Josh, you've got an interesting past. Please put some more content like this one, I mean more of french learning path. Great work, kudos.

[@JoshuaBalata]

Hi Raghav! although I hesitated on this before, I have started working on language learning content. I do have a thing or two to share about that :) Stay tuned for more!

[@kundudance]

Great story Joshua. Saw you on Easy French and was impressed by your linguistic skills. 👏

[@Shpoopdoop]

Immediately recognized the voice being Elsa's without noticing the credits! Love her videos💕

[@muralimurugesh498]

Amazed at your persistence and stubbornness to learn French. A QnA with someone who is from France would be real fun and encouragement if you can do so in your next video. Your commitment and dedication is Praiseworthy.... Keep it up. Learn Dutch and German too

[@JoshuaBalata]

Thanks Dad! Learning Dutch

[@muralimurugesh498]

@@JoshuaBalata may you BE a blessing to millions.

[@N0T_KnowN]

Too learn Spanish because Spanish is 2 . most important language

[@Maxuser22]

Thanks Josh ,by watching ur vedios, you really help us to learn French , i may not regular on it, seeing your fluency in French , truly motivated me. Thanks 👍

[@JoshuaBalata]

Thanks man, good luck with your journey! I'll let you in on a secret- you can do it!

[@chandub139]

Thanks for sharing this! I am from Bangalore too and trying to pick up some French at Alliance Française. This video gave a lot of insights!

[@JoshuaBalata]

Glad it was helpful. Good luck on your journey!

[@ashithvalleriyan463]

I am here after seeing your collaboration video with easy French. Your story is quite Inspiring.

[@JoshuaBalata]

Thanks Ashith! Welcome aboard!

[@mysticproduce705]

Congratulations Joshua ! To learn a foreign languish is a huge accomplishment that demand a lot of sacrifices But through perseverance it can be possible like in your case. Thanks

[@JenaArdell]

Merci pour cette vidéo!! Very inspiring. Glad you followed your passion!!

[@JoshuaBalata]

De rien Jena :) Merci pour ta commentaire!

[@charusheelatandekar190]

Great work.I am proud of you

[@JoshuaBalata]

Thanks Pema :D

[@user-FM1]

"Take baby steps " You just remind me how my sister teach her son , they repeat the words everyday and adding some new words after awhile and keep repeating all the day . We have to do the same in any language learning.

[@JoshuaBalata]

Exactly, it takes repetition and patience. Good luck!

[@ashiqhussain6956]

Same thing is happening to me I am learning this language since 2000 but still a lot of improvements required

[@MachoMeu]

Found your channel on Easy French

[@JoshuaBalata]

Welcome aboard!

[@dushan9392]

Great video Josh. This is what I needed. Thank you so much.

[@JoshuaBalata]

Glad I could help Dushan! Break a leg :)

[@amritajeremiah]

Absolutely love the video and it's always nice to share similar stories with someone struggling with German. I'd love to know how you found your pen pals and also if you're helping out anybody currently by writing to them. Thank you for this, wishing you the best in everything you do! :)

[@JoshuaBalata]

Thanks for your feedback! There are so many websites, I used interpals.net

[@nitram_nosnibor]

Hello Josh, you are a huge inspiration mon ami !! I feel like you did, going through frustrating times but I know you are right. I also found you through Easy French which I'll be subscribing to their Patreon as my listening is soooo weak! Anyway, i will be subscribing to your channel now too but just wanted to say thanks 👍🏻

[@sarangnaini2774]

thanks for sharing your language learning journey. it was really helpful!

[@JoshuaBalata]

I'm so glad! You're welcome Sarang :)

[@jasminekohli8615]

Great and inspiring video. Thanks Josh

[@JoshuaBalata]

Thanks for the comment Jasmine! So grateful to have you at FrenchMesh. You're already owning it, btw. Let's work on your specific goals together this year.

[@nityag6249]

This is soo inspirational! I'm so glad you made this video

[@JoshuaBalata]

I'm glad it helps you :) the hours I spend shooting and editing is not in vain ! thanks for vocalizing :)

[@mrohithgoud4605]

Thank you for mentioning "it takes time", Helps me be at it. Could you please tell more about the farm, how you got to stay there, whom did you approach, or you knew them already?

[@JoshuaBalata]

It does. it takes a long time if you want to do it well. I met someone who used helpx.net and on her suggestion, I tried it, that's how I found the farm :)

[@letsexplore8542]

Super merci beaucoup monsieur j apprécié.

[@anushrinair1302]

So inspired to see your growth...... From RLS to this........ Hope you keep inspiring more and more.......... All the best 😁

[@JoshuaBalata]

Thank you so much! Glad to hear from you Anushri :)

[@aaiyeghumtehai7590]

Very encouraging thanks for the video

[@JoshuaBalata]

Glad it helped!

[@mysecondnameisluck2785]

That was inspiring! Make more language-related videos :))

[@JoshuaBalata]

Will do :) however reluctant at first, will surely make language related stuff

[@lakshdeepthakan771]

I am learning French fron India 🇮🇳. I love this language by d way . Merci pour Votre video frere 😊😊😊

[@VrushaliKhadilkar]

You are so inspiring! 🦋🦋 thanks for this✨✨

[@JoshuaBalata]

Ofcourse! glad to have you aboard FrenchMesh too! with your persistence, Vrushali, I have no doubts that you'll ace this language in time. Here for you!

[@shwetasingh3063]

Thanks Josh, I'm learning French from Alliance française de delhi and scared if I can really do but you inspired me🦋💛 also I wanna know how to make friends online.i wanna speak to French native speaker

[@adeetyaaggarwal1280]

Thankyousomuch for the video ✨✨

[@JoshuaBalata]

Ofcourse! glad you liked it! Anything specific you'd like to hear about this journey?

[@charleschuls6703]

Just watched your video and and was motivated to keep working hard on my french. I am struggling right and yes I would like to know if there is a site where one could have a conversation in French. I have seen websites but are too expensive for me. Thank a lot.

[@letsexplore8542]

Amazing sir 😍😎

[@KomalTab]

It's really great motivation

[@azizanaziz3376]

Merci de partager votre expérience. C'est inspirant. Je viens de Malaisie et j'aimerais parler couramment le français.

[@JoshuaBalata]

Mais de rien Aziz, si moi j'arrive à parler couramment, toi aussi tu peux!

[@chcckies3440]

Felicidades!

[@JoshuaBalata]

Gracias ! :) Bienvenida al canal

[@pranaveshd]

You spoke so well in Easy French videos.. amazing fluency !!

[@JoshuaBalata]

Thank you! 😃 Are you learning French too?

[@pranaveshd]

@@JoshuaBalata Yes, I am at A1 level at AF... long journey ahead. 🚶🏽‍♀️ I did 5 yrs of French in school and college, but it was a big joke. Focus was grammar and lessons completion rather than oral or listening skills. I literally know nothing, can't understand a word of French. I still don't know how to grasp. As you mentioned, it is important to interact with native speakers while you are learning which seems to be difficult for most of us here in India. All can't travel to France. I think we will have to watch movies and listen to French songs 😄

[@JoshuaBalata]

You're right, immersion does help. I'd like to share my experience in Amsterdam. I spent 6 months there for an internship and had plenty of time in the evenings and the weekends and didn't end up with any Dutch. I tried really hard but it was difficult a. Because my level was too low to be helped b. I felt so uncomfortable, I quit trying. My french was pretty decent when I moved to France, you can see it in this video's graph. You need that before you make the move. Else your experience with the language will be sour. Best place to work on your french is where you are and moving to France could be a bad move when you're not ready. Good luck!

[@pranaveshd]

@@JoshuaBalata Merci for sharing your thoughts and experiences learning !

[@pushparahi5681]

Cann uuu pleeeese telll me how u aced the pronunciations or sounds of French words.😔🥴

[@JoshuaBalata]

New video live ;)

[@pushparahi5681]

Thank you 😇🙏

[@yashviagrawal3054]

Merci beaucoup pour partager votre parcours avec nous. Votre courage et votre dévouement, ce sont vraiment encourageant. La partie la plus intéressante a été quand vous êtes parti à un farm dans un pays étranger, c'est incroyable. Mais, je voudrais vous demander, comment avez-vous trouvé des 'pen pals' français en habitant en Inde.

[@JoshuaBalata]

Hello Yashvi! Je suis content que ça t'ai plu! Pour les Pen pals, j'ai fait une video qui s'appelle tu peux y trouver le site que j'ai utilisé pour faire des amis en France quand j'étais en Inde

[@adityaswamy9647]

I learnt french for 5 years in school but then 2 years there was a big gap where I didn't touch any french and since I never had like speaking practice since we would just speak in Hindi/English so now I can just read french pretty well but I can't speak and obviously cant understand any spoken french especially the natives like we see on Easy French

[@ouimonsieur]

Learning another language is a work in progress. It takes time. An advice i could give , is to try to speak more than writing or reading. And don't be affraid to make mistake.

[@JoshuaBalata]

Thanks Andre :)

[@fireblast1856]

Hey can you share your experience of how to study in France?

[@hinaet7792]

So inspiring

[@JoshuaBalata]

Thanks!

[@sonalsane-negiacrpcppmp2117]

Which is the cartoon series you mentioned at the start of your video?

[@JoshuaBalata]

Petit ours brun

[@rachelgomes6470]

Hey, this was great, WE WANT MOREE! Please make a video on how we could collab language and business and make it to France, and also How to make it with Campus France or as an ambassador to France

[@JoshuaBalata]

I see that this is an advantage for me and after exchanging with you guys, have started making content on language learning too :) When your French gets better, you'll see doors opening. With scholarships, work possibilites and so on. Nail the language! you can do it!

[@anuradhabadiyari7435]

You are fluent like anything

[@JoshuaBalata]

Thanks Anuradha :) I try :P

[@mohammedtaqi9508]

hi Josh! I've just found your channel ! is it true that the French are very closed, unsocial and cold with foreigners ? is it really hard to make French friends? I'm worried because I'm planning to study my masters in Angers, France and I don't want to end up being lonely and miserable ! Kindly advice me ! :)

[@tanmoymollik2496]

Hi. You mentioned that you went to stay with a family in a farm. How did you come upon that opportunity? I was planning to do something similar. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

[@JoshuaBalata]

Hi Tanmoy! So many people have asked me this question that I want to make a video about it! Will plan it out this weekend :) In the meanwhile, you can check out on google, there are many websites that help you find farmstays. I'll talk about my favourites in a video soon ;) Good luck with your journey!

[@koki-gw6yf]

How did you find your pen pals , which sites ?

[@AAND8805]

Merci pour le vidéo Josh, je connais vous de la vidéo EasyFrench (Inspiring Stories of Foreigners in France), j'habite dans Paris et je suis Indienne aussi, peut etre nous pouvons rdv quelques temps, merci encore !

[@JoshuaBalata]

Merci Abhinaba! Je suis pas mal chargé avec le taf et les projets, mais après ce couvre-feu, pourqoi pas

[@AAND8805]

@@JoshuaBalata bien sur, merci mon ami :)

[@parthiv4708]

Hi I'm Parthiban from India I am a Graduate in Engineering I Want to Learn French How much time it will take from A1 - C1 (DELF - DALF) If I Study Intensively??

[@paragjyotinath666]

Hey can you tell how did you get the opportunity to live in a French farm for 3 months?

[@californication5]

Je suis professor de l'anglais aussi et je pense un jour re peux travailler en france.

[@mec7700]

i have a accent when i speak french how can i fix it

[@arunnarayanan8015]

hi joshua i am arun, here i am learning french through alliance francaise. but i think it is necessary to have a pen pal, could you suggest how to get one.?

[@JoshuaBalata]

Hi Arun! Nice to have you on my channel :) good luck with your learning at Alliance française ! There are many websites where you can make pen pals. Check out interpals.net. would a video about my experiences on this site be useful to you?

[@arunnarayanan8015]

@@JoshuaBalata this is the first time i commented on KZbin and also got a reply. Thank you . i got some language partners through conversation exchange. I just have normal conversation without any goal as such, feel nice. But do you think when making conversations it is necessary to have goals?

[@JoshuaBalata]

@@arunnarayanan8015 Whatever floats your boat my friend! If you're having casual french conversations, that's already way better than doing no French, but I would catalog my French into small families of things I can do like: 1. Introduce myself, profession etc 2. Talk about my day so far 3. Talk about my past week 4. Talk about my week ahead When your buddy does the same, you get elements like TV shows, music, big political news and so on that enrich your language and cultural knowledge. Just doing that with each friend (make like 20 friends) every week is a game changer. Good luck! Hope this helps too :)

[@samiramashayekhpour4506]

Wanna learn French Its so hard to start with Any recommendation ?

[@JoshuaBalata]

Focus on the basics. Introduce yourself without mistakes, talk about your dreams and passion, slowly but surely you'll hack into french conversation. Good luck!

[@Frenchdiariez]

the pre u time were u here or in india?

[@Vlogitnow]

Could you please tell me the KZbin channel you used to watch at the beginning?

[@JoshuaBalata]

Hello! A lot of "petit ours brun" and Easy French. Back then it was with a different host, but it was still the same principle.

[@Vlogitnow]

@@JoshuaBalata tq so much for responding I have been learning French from last 6 months.

[@itgoesmyway]

What drove you to learn French in the first place and to keep pursuing it?

[@JoshuaBalata]

Can't seem to answer that for myself. The challenge kept me coming back for more, certainly, but not sure why French.

[@Winstonbenjaminmasihministries]

🙏❤️❤️

[@joellubuli133]

Nice

[@oussamaelbelaidi2310]

Le français est trop difficile à apprendre, je l'avoue! Nous l'avons appris à l'école ( au Maroc 🇲🇦 ) c'était vraiment un grand défi d'apprendre la conjugaison dans tous les temps en Français 😪

[@JoshuaBalata]

Merci Oussama! Ça fait plaisir de te lire

[@praveenvclips]

A vedio which did not have words such as A1 B1....... #Keep learning

[@JoshuaBalata]

Yea I don't know if those levels help me. I'd rather classify my fluency by the topics I can talk about and the ease with which I can talk/understand. You know ?

[@cartiwrwatchclub]

💚💚

[@richasharma4216]

I want to speak French as you speak... Please please help me🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@JoshuaBalata]

Hey Richa! Learning a new language is super frustrating, focus on a few things- Introducing yourself without making mistakes, Talking about your past week, Expressing your goals in life, Talking about your hobbies. Once you nail these few topics without making any mistakes, you'll see that you have most of the words you need for general conversation. Then it's just a question of keeping at it, consuming more content and talking to more people. You can do it! Good luck :)

[@richasharma4216]

@@JoshuaBalatawhat helps the most movies music or self writing.. And thank you so much for reply it means alot..

[@JoshuaBalata]

Everything helps. Just make sure you keep doing it. If you're a beginner (like my level of Dutch) movies and music may overwhelm you, although you can start with tv shows for kids. Read a couple of blogs that break down self introductions in French. Once you have that down and a few other topics, study a classic song and understand the lyrics with an online guide. Bottom line is- make sure you're consuming good content(listening and reading) and practice production (speaking and writing). As to what content to pick- do what you enjoy. I made a video about what media works for me, that should help you get started, else observe what you do in English, what you consumed watching in English as a beginner. Before trying the complex scary ones, secure the basics. Sticking to what you may enjoy ensures you keep doing it. Having said that, I got so focused on picking french words that I watched a lot of Dora the explorer in French 😂 to each their own!

[@richasharma4216]

@@JoshuaBalata 😂😂 that's cool.. Your French is just awesome.. I wish some day I'll speak French like you do

[@JoshuaBalata]

It will happen. How many kids do you know that dont speak their own language? Language learning is something everyone can do if they do it right and they spend the time. Subscribe for ideas and motivation :) Hit a like on the video if it drove you value See you around Richa :)

[@djpaceeuro]

Le français est une très belle langue, mais la courbe d’apprentissage est difficile, voire frustrante au début. S’entourer d’amis et de connaissances parlant français est le meilleur moyen d’immersion pour parler couramment la langue et avoir du plaisir. Félicitations et surtout, ne lâche pas! Ton français parlé est très bon!

[@freakotech2410]

Now, I know where I have seen you, this whole time I thought this face is familiar.

[@JoshuaBalata]

Where had you seen me !?

[@Cameliakorea]

how can you speak French so well?

[@JoshuaBalata]

A Lot of practice with friends and media. That's the short answer, but I've made videos on specific topics for the long form answers. Welcome aboard !

[@Cameliakorea]

@@JoshuaBalata thanks for reply. I hope that i can learn from you more.

[@LOLA-yj9rr]

Crazy how you have an accent in English but not French

[@JoshuaBalata]

Man this is so true! I’m very conscious to conserve my Indian accent when I speak English.

[@manjulasaravanan3632]

Now what is your profession?

[@JoshuaBalata]

www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaaravind

[@N0T_KnowN]

I never understood indian English dialect👎🏼but you have good English dialect . Many indians are cannot this

[@nikhiliyer9371]

I strongly feel you can speak smattering of tamil and kanadda! Don't know why..

[@JoshuaBalata]

I'm Tamil and was raised in Karnataka! Spot on!

[@N0T_KnowN]

Bharat

[@arcturusk649]

Lol he ‘s stealing easy french fans :D

[@TrupthiHallikeri]

Je suis une femme de mars et je ne pratique pas l'hypnose.

[@hyfddguurf3762]

You video is so noisy I can't hear you

[@JoshuaBalata]

I'm sorry!

[@harshvardhanrathore9515]

C'était très ennuyeux 😴😴😴

[@vannakr25]

Wtf?

[@melwynmathias6311]

don't abuse

[@ammu.live100]

Bro i am not able to learn French at all. I am not able to learn not even single sentence. It's vocab and accent is so hard and it has no similarly with English