Becoming French For My 1 Year Streak on Duolingo

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
  • How does one celebrate a year long streak of learning French? Why, evolving into my French form of course!
    Disclaimer: I'm a lying liar who lies. That isn't my favourite book, it was just funny. This video is just me goofing around and is not meant to be taken seriously.
    Music:
    La Vie en Rose Remix - DeliFB / delifb
    New York Baguette - Dar Golan • Royalty free french music

Komentáře • 116

  • @KyleIvan
    @KyleIvan Před 3 lety +97

    I can totally relate to not connecting with french in school and then going through the Duolingo process 😂 Never made it as far as you though, congrats!

    • @ZoeTowne
      @ZoeTowne  Před 3 lety +7

      Thank you! Something about the gameified aspect of it keeps me going!

  • @BigBonk
    @BigBonk Před 3 lety +38

    This warms my cold lil' french heart. Lâche pas! T'es pratiquement Québécoise maintenant! :p

    • @BigBonk
      @BigBonk Před 3 lety +1

      Si jamais tu veux, on pourrais se parler en français une fois de temps en temps. We could have some bilingual zoom chats or whatnot. :)

    • @ZoeTowne
      @ZoeTowne  Před 3 lety +4

      @@BigBonk ahh merci! Je suis tellement heureuse d'entendre ça! And thank you for the offer. I'm still feeling so nervous about trying to have a real conversation but I know at some point I'll need to start practicing with humans haha

  • @4UR0RAV31L
    @4UR0RAV31L Před 2 lety +15

    I am learning french with duolingo, and I think it’s better than the learning system in school. In England (or my school at least) instead of learning spanish we learn french. I never really got the hang of it because I would just forget and forget and forget. But now I use duolingo, I pretty much know a lot of things the teacher says. Once I got a 41 day streak then lost it😭😭

  • @compphysgeek
    @compphysgeek Před 2 lety +20

    I know this is a video about French and an awesome 365 day streak, congrats!
    But I could have watched you make that gâteau for a full video.

    • @ZoeTowne
      @ZoeTowne  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you so much! 😄

  • @quirkyguy29
    @quirkyguy29 Před 3 lety +35

    I don't usually type many comments here on youtube, but I can relate so so SOOOO much to this!
    Turns out that I have a 252 day streak on Duolingo, but in the chinese course! I completed the tree a day or two ago, and I was SOOOO proud!!!
    Congrats on your 1 year on Duolingo! Keep it up!! And let's go for 1000 days! :)
    Oh, also! I don't know french, but I have to say you sound like a native!

    • @ZoeTowne
      @ZoeTowne  Před 3 lety +3

      That's so awesome, way to go!! Let's keep it going!
      And that's so kind of you, thank you!

    • @jenniekim2454
      @jenniekim2454 Před 2 lety +1

      did you start another course?? ^^

    • @quirkyguy29
      @quirkyguy29 Před 2 lety

      @@jenniekim2454 I haven't! I'm still leveling duolingo's Chinese to legendary

    • @jenniekim2454
      @jenniekim2454 Před 2 lety

      @@quirkyguy29 good luck!!

    • @annieavakoci5038
      @annieavakoci5038 Před 2 lety

      how fluent are you in chinese? i wonder how effective duolingo is

  • @adamsakauye1395
    @adamsakauye1395 Před 3 lety +13

    I don't have any French knowledge, but I will say you're doing very well!!! MUCH better than I ever did :P

    • @ZoeTowne
      @ZoeTowne  Před 3 lety

      Haha that's very generous, thank you!!

  • @vivian.anette
    @vivian.anette Před 2 lety +10

    Hi! I’m Mexican and I’m also learning French using Duolingo. I recently completed my first month streak 🙌

  • @Valentina-qx1ul
    @Valentina-qx1ul Před 2 lety +6

    I am native in French and your French is pretty good. So I went to school in Australia for a bit, and we had French class there, but no one learnt French, so I kinda understand.

    • @ZoeTowne
      @ZoeTowne  Před 2 lety

      That's good to hear haha, thank you

  • @RivkahSong
    @RivkahSong Před 2 lety +25

    I love that you have La Vie En Rose playing and that the entire coffee section was in black and white. You had me cracking up all throughout the video! I'm trying to learn French, myself, though I've only been at it for a little over a month. If it helps, here's what I'm doing to learn. I do some combination of these about 3 hours a day.
    - Comprehensible Input - I chose 5 Ted Talks in French (since they have full perfect transcripts in English translated by an actual person and it gives me all that vocabulary in context with pronunciations to better remember and use it) and I'm watching them over and over again as I memorize the words and sentences they use to give me a base from which to build on (Once I have these down I'll choose 5 more and begin again with those). I'm also listening to and memorizing French songs and watching youtubers like French mornings with Elisa, alice ayel, and French in Plain Sight.
    - The actual textbooks/courses I'm using are Assimil French With Ease and Easy French Step-by-Step.
    - Output - I try to narrate what I'm doing to myself throughout the day while cooking, cleaning, etc and write down whatever I don't have the words for, I write a journal entry in French on something I've done/watched/read/etc, conversation practice with Google Assistant/Siri/Alexa
    - Apps that are helping the process - Learn Languages With CZcams And Netflix chrome extension so I can have dual subtitles in English and French on videos, Toucan Language Learning to randomly turn words on whatever page I'm on French to build vocabulary, Reverso to see vocabulary used in sentences, Duo Lingo, and Google Assistant for no stress conversation practice (building up confidence and knowledge base to start speaking to native speakers) since they're programmed AI that can have conversations, tell jokes, etc if you set your target language in the settings.
    I'm trying to build up my French foundations so I can start broadening my comprehensible input via reading. By the end of the third month I'm hoping to know enough to begin to read Harry Potter in French while listening to the French audiobook as well as start reading reading blogs about stuff I'm interested in (like art, cooking, etc). Hope this helps somewhat. Good luck!

    • @ZoeTowne
      @ZoeTowne  Před 2 lety +3

      Thank you so much!! Wow you are doing way more than me, and it's inspiring me to try much harder. Thank you for all these awesome tips!

    • @RivkahSong
      @RivkahSong Před 2 lety +3

      @@ZoeTowne You're welcome! Good luck, too, we can totally do this! I know not everyone has 3 hours a day to devote to learning, so I think choosing one or two of these a day will still get you plenty of progress!

    • @sunfvalley
      @sunfvalley Před 2 lety

      isnt harry potter in other labgauges really hard btw? since jk rowling made up many words

  • @MGodfrey
    @MGodfrey Před 3 lety +8

    omg wow this is so cool! french culture is so beautiful and the language is so cuuuuuuute!!! its like youre Zoe in Paris!!! im so jealous i wish i could just walk the streets of france and blend in perfectly and eat the yummy food and bask in the french sun

    • @ZoeTowne
      @ZoeTowne  Před 3 lety +1

      🤣🤣 I thought you were going to hate crime me but I'll accept this too

  • @JoelDelizo
    @JoelDelizo Před 2 lety +3

    I loved, loved your video. Thank you for making this video. Congratulations on the one year streak!

  • @JayeSunsurn
    @JayeSunsurn Před 3 lety +9

    Thanks for this. I did actually laugh (quietly) out loud. :) I love the term Oui-aboo.

  • @SmallBirdVspot
    @SmallBirdVspot Před 3 lety +17

    This is genuinely hilarious.
    Also we have the same couch.

    • @ZoeTowne
      @ZoeTowne  Před 3 lety +3

      Thank you!! And oh IKEA, what would we do without you?

  • @brandonsmith1198
    @brandonsmith1198 Před 11 měsíci +2

    That took you to dressed French act, French and the jewelry is amazing and I also like the cake that you made cupcakes and now I’m craving for some

  • @jakarina2214
    @jakarina2214 Před 2 lety +4

    Ahh it was amazing when i learned english, a whole new world just unlocked for me! Since I've been able to watch, read and listen in english, even speak without embarrassment... yeah i still do make some mistakes but it is what it is. If i get corrected I learn and i do appreciate that a lot!.... Now I wanna learn french and experience all the achievements again... I've been learning it for 8 years now and I still haven't achieved as much as I have with english in this amount of time, but i am positive that one day the day will come and I'll be able to proficiently use french whenever I'll want to as well as I do use my english 😝

    • @ZoeTowne
      @ZoeTowne  Před 2 lety

      That's amazing! When I get discouraged in my learning journey I try to remember that people do learn other languages all the time. That's so cool that you're learning new ones too

  • @simsim5265
    @simsim5265 Před rokem +4

    I am a native French-who likes a lot his language and culture-and I found out something kinda funny about this video. The way you dressed, it doesn't seem that strange to me, that cliché. It's actually something a French girl could wear just to go to college, or high school. And it wouldn't look weird at all, especially in the summer. I mean, yeah, the beret is probably not the kind of hat you would see most often in the street. But still! And my point is, it's kinda funny when you think about it, that the garment you have been wearing during the video doesn't feel outlandish at all for me; but it does for you. Just like you-or anyone else actually-have your culture, and what I consider as foreign and exceptional… may look normal and unexceptional for you. Idk, just a though watching this video. Your accent is very good, keep it up! Much love from an english/german student from Northern France :)

    • @ZoeTowne
      @ZoeTowne  Před rokem

      I love this perspective! Thank you for sharing it. What's funny is that a lot of what I did in the video, I don't think is outlandish either haha. I wore my own clothes except for the beret which I had borrowed from a friend. I guess it was more about just leaning into my life in more of a French way, and laughing at myself along the way. I'm still learning French and I hope to someday get the chance visit your country! :)

  • @eatmyshorts1250
    @eatmyshorts1250 Před 2 lety +2

    t’es une inspiration pour français étudiantes!! merci pour la vidéo :D
    (im sorry if i butchered that, but ive been in french class for three years & i feel like ive learned nothing helpful. thank you for inspiring others trying to learn the language!)

    • @richardbray5184
      @richardbray5184 Před 8 měsíci

      C'est bonne Une erreur que j'ai remarqué. "étudiants francais", mais bravo... In French noun before adjective in most cases "chat noir" "vin rouge" etc in this case "étudiants francais" hope this helps

  • @liso9674
    @liso9674 Před 2 lety +1

    Congratulations
    I just wanted to tell you that French in books and French in movies are very different and I think your French is very good ! Continue comme ça bravo

  • @toqa6735
    @toqa6735 Před 3 lety +5

    Today is my third streak I’ll try to reach your level ✨WE CAN DO IT

  • @Hi-ju1nn
    @Hi-ju1nn Před 2 lety +2

    I’m half French and I’m learning French because of my culture so I’m trying to learn French on Duolingo 💁‍♂️🕺

  • @snapman218
    @snapman218 Před 9 měsíci +1

    J’adore ta robe rouge 😮

  • @patrickblake5788
    @patrickblake5788 Před 3 lety +7

    Je suis tres fiere de toi!

    • @ZoeTowne
      @ZoeTowne  Před 3 lety +2

      Merci beaucoup monsieur!

  • @sunny2355
    @sunny2355 Před 2 lety +2

    Don’t we all Canadians have this. Lol 😂 I went to Quebec City to learn French and then I came back in a Week 😂🤣😂

    • @ZoeTowne
      @ZoeTowne  Před 2 lety

      Haha it's hard learning a language!

  • @el_babab
    @el_babab Před 8 měsíci

    Belle tansition, j'aurait vraiment pensé que t'est française si je t'ai rencontré par hazard quelque part. Your french sounds really good aswell, chapeau👍🏼

  • @a3msakh
    @a3msakh Před 2 lety +1

    Well i can relate to this. I’ve also been learning French in school and it felt like a cycle that kept repeating itself. I'm learning French now on Duolinguo and I'm on a 200+ day streak. You should be proud of yourself 🤝

    • @ZoeTowne
      @ZoeTowne  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you! Same to you, we've got this!

  • @SarahMBreaux
    @SarahMBreaux Před 2 lety +2

    I just hit day 109.... I'm hoping to make it to a year and beyond.

  • @antiquenotdead7
    @antiquenotdead7 Před 11 měsíci

    Love that dress. It completely distracted me. Where did you purchase it?

  • @rebeca4287
    @rebeca4287 Před rokem

    Hii, I just loved your video hahah! I'm brazilian and I'm trying to learn French by Duolingo too. It's such a beautiful and elegant language! 😍

  • @markgoode4109
    @markgoode4109 Před 2 lety

    Congratulations of hitting the one year target. I wish you well with your future French studies. Best wishes.

  • @malcolmizm
    @malcolmizm Před 7 měsíci

    Trés super- j'apprendre le français aussi. J'adore ta video!

  • @brandonbarahona4814
    @brandonbarahona4814 Před 8 měsíci

    How long do you practice for a day

  • @SnowS162
    @SnowS162 Před měsícem

    I see this is a 3 yr video. Did you finish the Duolingo French?

  • @RichelleandManvi
    @RichelleandManvi Před 9 měsíci

    I’m also learning French in duolingo and I’m at section 3

  • @Funchill608
    @Funchill608 Před rokem

    Hello, I’ve started learning french on duolingo.
    Were you able to complete B2 level on Duolingo ?

  • @johnsmith8906
    @johnsmith8906 Před 9 měsíci

    I've just started Duolingo French a few days ago and am hoping i'll make it the full year.

  • @amorfati4096
    @amorfati4096 Před měsícem

    Forget Duobimbo Natural is Natural

  • @enderpotato0088
    @enderpotato0088 Před 3 lety +2

    I’m starting German on duolingo. I also have other tools to help me along the way.

    • @ZoeTowne
      @ZoeTowne  Před 3 lety

      Ooh I hope it goes well for you!

    • @fluffy4874
      @fluffy4874 Před 2 lety

      Me too just hit my 23 day streak!!

  • @user-om3js7uo7s
    @user-om3js7uo7s Před rokem

    I Speak English And Turkish And Im Currently Learning French On Duolingo As 3rd Language.

  • @markgoode4109
    @markgoode4109 Před rokem

    congratulations for hitting 365 days; onwards and upwards. Tres bien!.

  • @m-sa4335
    @m-sa4335 Před rokem

    A year, how many minutes per day? How many units?! And was Duolingo the only source that you used during the last year ?

  • @jejehorizon2594
    @jejehorizon2594 Před 2 lety +1

    1:47 Baguette Moment

  • @niccolopaganini1782
    @niccolopaganini1782 Před 2 lety

    Subbed, loved the quality!

  • @lilmushroom4273
    @lilmushroom4273 Před 2 lety +1

    I love your personality and vibe

    • @ZoeTowne
      @ZoeTowne  Před 2 lety +2

      That's so kind, thank you! My streak is still going strong, I've just been too shy to practice with other people

  • @audreyleeyoung
    @audreyleeyoung Před 2 lety

    I just hit my 6 month mark today. Are you still going?

  • @MahmoudAdel-bq1xp
    @MahmoudAdel-bq1xp Před 2 lety +1

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @Magnetshroom
    @Magnetshroom Před 2 lety

    Because of that, she is already fluent in French.

  • @Cation_bibliophile
    @Cation_bibliophile Před rokem

    You’re amazing 😂😂

  • @ccsvenezuela2006
    @ccsvenezuela2006 Před 11 měsíci

    Salut Zoe, c'est 2023 maintenant, le francais, ça va? :-)

  • @BriooNM
    @BriooNM Před rokem

    I think I've seen that what I'm doing ain't wrong. Learning french on duolingo

  • @fabricematias8315
    @fabricematias8315 Před rokem

    Excellente

  • @franciscosepulveda5261

    "je travaille à la boulangerie" Soo duolingo 😁

  • @jejehorizon2594
    @jejehorizon2594 Před 2 lety +1

    J’adore aha

  • @Matheus-cr2en
    @Matheus-cr2en Před rokem

    Hot 😮

  • @toqa6735
    @toqa6735 Před 3 lety

    Adorableeee

  • @QUIEROSERPOLIGLOTA
    @QUIEROSERPOLIGLOTA Před 2 lety +1

    perfect video, very entertaining and motivational to continue learning the French language, thank you very much I liked your content 🤗

  • @candicefehrsen1215
    @candicefehrsen1215 Před rokem

    cela m'a fait rire. 😂
    Je l'aime.❤️
    Je suis au jour 325 sur Duolingo.
    C'est vraiment difficile oui ?
    Jusqu'où es-tu allé?
    Je suis uniquement sur l'unité 65 à l'or (le nouveau système).
    J'espère être fini en or d'ici mon anniversaire en mai... mais je pense que cela signifie environ 5 heures par jour.
    Avez-vous continué ?
    C'est épuisant, non?
    Mon mari a terminé et termine maintenant tout en violet.
    J'espère qu'on mangera encore des croissants à Paris un jour et parler avec un vraiment français.
    Votre accent est très bon. Le mien est terrible....très très mauvais.🙈
    Google traduction m'a aidé avec le message😂🤣😂🤣

    • @ZoeTowne
      @ZoeTowne  Před rokem

      Bonjour et merci beaucoup pour cette commentaire! J'ai honte de dire ça je suis seulement sur l'unité 32...
      Oui, je pratique encore et je suis au jour 1109 aujourd'hui, mais d'habitude je révisé les mêmes leçons.
      Je suis un peu paresseux 😂 J'ai pensé à faire une autre vidéo sur duolingo mais je ne sais pas encore. J'espère que tes cours se passent bien!
      Je m'excuse pour toute erreur 😂

  • @Aeduo
    @Aeduo Před 2 lety +1

    My year of learning russian has been far more of a struggle and i haven't made it nearly as far heh.

    • @ZoeTowne
      @ZoeTowne  Před 2 lety

      Learning Russian sounds WAY harder, that's a whole other alphabet!

    • @Aeduo
      @Aeduo Před 2 lety

      @@ZoeTowne learning the alphabet is the easiest part of the whole thing heh. There's only 33 letters.

    • @ZoeTowne
      @ZoeTowne  Před 2 lety

      @@Aeduo well I wish you luck on your learning journey!

    • @Aeduo
      @Aeduo Před 2 lety

      @@ZoeTowne thanks. I'll need it. :P

  • @ramonalavigne8953
    @ramonalavigne8953 Před 2 lety

    Cet gateau etait tres bon. J'ai faim maintenant. Je peut visiter ta boulangerie, ou non? Je veux les cupcakes aussi. Tous les cupcakes.

  • @simplica1
    @simplica1 Před 2 lety

    Very funny! My longest is 70 days so congrats!

  • @nanoSaby5
    @nanoSaby5 Před 3 lety

    Felicitations chérie~

  • @DopaSix
    @DopaSix Před 2 lety

    which phone do you have, I love it

    • @ZoeTowne
      @ZoeTowne  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! It's a white Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G in just a clear protective case

  • @erikadupuis9843
    @erikadupuis9843 Před 2 lety +1

    Hahah un oui-aboo

  • @nathanconway131
    @nathanconway131 Před 2 lety +1

    Je suis aussi 'sur la rue' d'apprentissage la langue français :)
    Mon écoute n'est pas uhmmm magnifique mais a la même fois, je fais de mon mieux. J'ai adoré votre vidéo

  • @Abedv4fggrrgdggfdfxvd
    @Abedv4fggrrgdggfdfxvd Před 2 lety

    Salut, comment ça va?

  • @donmock4240
    @donmock4240 Před 2 lety

    You stir your coffee backwards. No wonder, you probably can't see the cup considering those nice mountains blocking your view.

  • @andrewfletcher1341
    @andrewfletcher1341 Před 2 lety

    For me you are american not British

  • @hoshiii9227
    @hoshiii9227 Před 2 lety

    You can say skincare. Don't bother you with a ton of words.