Having discovered that you can become 100% fluent in Duolingo French (well 60%) and still not be capable of uttering a single word, we decided to emmerse ourselves (as far as is possible in Kenmore). Friday French with Natalie! Duo tells me I now know some 1000 or so words. When Natalie greeted us at the door I struggled to understand much beyond “bonjour”. Her look of consternation at what I subsequently spat out in reply confirmed our need for human tuition.