A few self-directed exercises build real progress with French's specific difficulties, even before a structured course exists.
Take short phrases where liaison applies (les amis, un ami) and practice saying them aloud, deliberately linking the words — then listen to native audio of the same phrases to check yourself.
For every new noun, write it with its article (le, la) rather than the bare noun, and quiz yourself on the pair together — the same approach recommended for German gendered nouns.
Whenever a French word looks like an English word, look it up specifically to confirm whether it's a genuine cognate or a false friend, and add real false friends to a running list for review.
Practice saying short phrases where liaison applies (les amis, un ami) aloud, deliberately linking the words, then check yourself against native audio of the same phrases.
Flashcards that always pair the noun with its article (le, la), quizzing both together rather than the bare noun alone.
Check any French word that looks like an English word specifically, and keep a running list of confirmed false friends for regular review.
That's the plan, mirroring the vocabulary, listening, and matching practice modes already in Tarc's existing courses.
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