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ABSTRACT

This study was to sought out the difficulty in French as a second language and dependable solution to a native English speaker. Although second-language acquisition literally refers to learning a language after having acquired a first language, the term is frequently used to refer to the acquisition of a second language after a person has reached puberty. People experience little difficulty in acquiring more than one language. Contrary to popular belief, the French language is one of the easiest and most useful languages for a native English speaker to learn. The main aim of this article is to discuss some obvious difficulties involved in learning French for a native English speaker, proffer possible solution to the challenges encountered in the learning of French as a second language especially by native English speakers and also highlight the importance of French language as a means of communication. From the study is was concluded that a Native English speaker learning French as a second language must encounter a series of challenges when speaking French. It is therefore recommended that Native English speaker learning French as a second language should consistently practice the remedies outlined in order to have an improvement.

KEYWORDS: English speaker, native speaker, second language, verb conjugation.