10 things to do after deciding to learn French
Si vous avez décidé d’apprendre le français alors vous avez effectué l’étape la plus importante : prendre la décision. Découvrez les 10 choses à faire après avoir décidé d’apprendre le français.
French set phrases for everyday use and how to pronounce them
Learning set phrases is important because they can help you speak more fluently and sound like a native. In this article, you will learn how to pronounce a number of set phrases and expressions in French.
Phonetic alphabet: How to spell semi-vowels in French
Semi-vowels in French form an intermediate category between consonants and vowels. This article presents how to write all the semi-vowels of the phonetic alphabet in French. The order of presentation is from the most common cases to the most difficult ones, including exceptions.
What is celebrated on July 14th in France?
This article explains what happened on July 14, 1789, and why this day became the national day in France. You’ll also find out how the French celebrate this very special day.
Reading practice: Fairy tales in French
Reading is ideal to help you improve your French pronunciation while learning about French culture. I invite you to listen to these tales in order to make you discover the sounds as well as the use of links and sequences.
Phonetic alphabet: How to spell consonant sounds in French
Find out how to write phonetic consonants in French. Watch the video to see and hear the sounds produced.
Phonetic alphabet: How to spell oral vowel sounds in French
Find out how to write phonetic vowels in French. Watch the video to see and hear the sounds produced.
Pronunciation of numbers from 1 to 10 in French
Find out how to pronounce the numbers from one to ten in French. The pronunciation varies according to the place occupied in the sentence.
Pronunciation practice: reading le Chat Botté in French
Reading practice is a perfect exercise to practice your French pronunciation. Watch the video and practice reading le Chat Botté at your own pace.
French accentuation and stress
Discover the two types of stress in a sentence in French. Listen to the audios to better understand the accentuation and stress in the French language.