3 weeks ago, i began taking French 1 at a night cl. Having trouble with verbs, conjunctions,etc. any ideas?

on something i could use to make it easier? teacher is kinda going fast. at least for me. only a 13 week cl. so i cant ask her to slow down. LOVE the language tho. Also, what is the CORRECT spelling for seize the day in French? Thank you for all your help. Merci.