1. First, grasp the roots of words
In Francophone languages many words are Latin, and some come from Africa or the Caribbean; if you grasp this difference, reading becomes much easier.
Bangladeshi students usually first get stuck at pronunciation, so reading words aloud for 10 minutes helps.
2. Look for cultural cues
The same word, but usage may differ; in France, Senegal, and Quebec the tone changes
3. Listen to the spoken form
It's not enough to just read; listening to 23 short audio clips clarifies the context
