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.
Pronunciation Lessons
Learn how to pronounce French words and sounds. Take your French pronunciation to the next level with video and audio lessons.
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.
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.
Phonetic alphabet: How to spell consonants 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.
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.
10 French pronunciation difficulties for English speakers
Discover 10 differences between French pronunciation and English pronunciation. Listen to the audio to better understand these pronunciation differences and improve your French pronunciation.
RE / LE at the end of the words
Discover the rules used in the spoken language in order to better understand French speakers. Listen to the audios to improve your pronunciation.
The 4 rules that really matter when it comes to pronouncing the mute E in French
The pronunciation of the letter E in French: when to pronounce the mute e and when it is omitted. Learn the rules and check the additional materials: the video and audios.