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Please be patient

Our volunteers look into many questions every day; sometimes it takes them a little while to answer.

Pro tip: you can rename the thread title with `.tr <thread name>`

Make it descriptive, including relevant context, but also to the point. This way you improve your chances of getting a more relevant and specific answer.

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This server is mostly to get into contact with other french learners.. or natives. You can check #1279421820654850162 for resources and #salle-de-classe is for language-specific questions

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Welcome to your French Adventure!
By now you've probably chosen a role in the Discord, signifying that you are a Beginner (orange), Intermediate (yellow), Advanced (green), or Native francophone (blue). If you can't decide between Advanced and Native, look this up! → #faq message

The id:customize tab probably helped in giving you an overview of the server. To further familiarise yourself with the server, we also recommend looking into #règles-rules and #faq, and this menu will do the rest. Click the next page button when you're ready!

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To get started learning here, you have a few options.
People like to ask French-related questions in #salle-de-classe, #salle-de-classe-fr and #salle-de-classe-vulgaire.
Come chat with us in #français-débutant (for beginners), #français, #🌈anglais-français, or the voice channels! Immersion is key to language-learning.
The #archive-ressources channel may be helpful to you as well.
If you don’t find it appealing trying to learn French in a large community, you can find a penpal to learn with in #correspondances!

A Discord server offers options diverse enough that you can learn a lot just from hanging around, but it's always best to have other language sources, such as a textbook, Duolingo, Busuu, Anki, listening to music, podcasts, reading books and/or news etc. That way you can go from set phrases to more advanced language structures. No matter if you're a beginner, an experienced speaker or a native speaker, there's a place for you here! If you're confident, you can even help others in said channels.

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We've covered the basics of the server so far, but there's more if you're interested! Channels all have a description if you're confused, but here are some important channels in a nutshell:
the #book-club is for chatting about French books and reading practice
#prononciation is dedicated to practising your accent
Then further below:
#détente is for sharing memes
The Passions et Loisirs category is for chatting about specific topics (culture, news, gaming, and your creations)
#about-server is where we discuss the server; make your suggestions there!

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You'll find out about the server's lore as you go, but in case you have specific questions or needs, remember about the #faq and the id:customize tab at the top of the channels list! Here are some of the most… frequently asked questions of the FAQ.
How can I report bad behaviour? → #faq message
A summary of roles and more about them → #faq message
What's this badge ? → #faq message
Somebody corrected me and I didn't like it. What can I do? → #faq message

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you should have the info you need @stuck karma 😄

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My brain is loading… 1% done😄

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ahah
to explain things myself, this server is meant as a learning environment. You'll be able to ask questions, find resources, exchange with other learners as well as natives.
Different channels have different purposes as explained above (you should also find a description at the top of each channel)
we do not provide classes though. This server is meant to support self-studies (or other kind of studies), not replace them

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Are communities and channels different on Discord? I mean, in a community, are there many channels for specific topics?

am a1.2 level, and of course I don’t understand what advanced, intermediate, or upper‑intermediate people say. So where should I start? I want real basic things

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I saw you were hanging out in #français-débutant
this is a channel to practice speaking with people in French.
You can ask questions about the language in #salle-de-classe and discuss in English in #🌈anglais-français

If you're looking to start learning the language, you'll need to go through basic grammar and vocabulary. Many paper and online guides can do the job, but here's my personal recommendation: https://www.lawlessfrench.com/learn-french/french-for-beginners/

You'll also need to use a dictionary for vocabulary, when you need to translate a word in either language, WordReference is a great one: https://www.wordreference.com/

Just start by going through the basics a bit, try to find things that you like. After you got the basics down, you'll slowly need to start incorporating media in your routine, this can be reading books, watching videos, playing video games, talking to people on socials, anything that get you going and have you interact with the language.