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Consonant doubling in French phonetic
Anyone who wants to speak French confidently and with clarity needs to learn how to pronounce French, especially how to double consonants. This article is for learners who are interested in understanding the consonant doubling in French and how it can achieve precise and coherent French pronunciation while avoiding mispronunciations and confusion.
Forbidden liaisons in the French language: rules + examples
In this article, I list the 11 rules to know to master the forbidden liaisons in the French language. You will discover the rules in French as well as examples of pronunciation.
Everything to know about phonological assimilation in French
The assimilation of sonority in linguistics can influence the pronunciation of words and groups of words in French. Consonants can undergo changes that affect the voiceless or voiced character of their pronunciation. This phenomenon is sound assimilation. Learn the rules and watch the video to understand everything about assimilation in French.
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.
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