I certainly have young Ronald. Sadly though, I have to wait until tomorrow to place a bet on it, due to it not being the first of the month until tomorrow, and as at the moment, I am what is known as totally brassic, until you can advance me another £1000 to play with <cap in hand>
You will pick it up then stick. All of a sudden you will find yourself talking naturally. If you are immersed it does come naturally I'm assured by everyone I know who just mingled and had no choice. I did it all wrong
Fronglias is the way forward Ron. Example: scuzemoir monsewer, avec you any Red Barrel? If that doesn't work, say it again but louder
hahaha, my mother-in-law does exactly this when we are in France. She thinks she is understandable speaking English in a French (Allo Allo) accent!