Learn French with FrenchPod101.com! What would we do without French vowel sounds? Well, the obvious answer is that we’d say a lot of consonants! We’d end up sounding like a lot of other Eastern European languages rather than the mellifluous French language. And just what would we do without French words like voila? Somehow, the letters vl by themselves don’t quite convey the dramatic sense you get when you use that French word. Or what if we had to ask someone for a buttery, delicious French croissant? Somehow the letters crssnt just don’t flow off the tongue as fluidly without the French vowels separating them.
Learning French with FrenchPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn French! This French Pronunciation lesson will teach you all about the nineteen French vowels sounds you’ll need to know to sound like a pro French speaker. And by the time we’re done with this lesson, the various groups of French vowels will make much more sense to you! Visit us at FrenchPod101.com where you will find many more fantastic French lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!
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Learn French with FrenchPod101.com! Ah, we would be lost without the fabulous French consonants, wouldn’t we? While vowels make the French language sound sweeter, if we didn’t have the French consonants, we’d end up sounding like we were cooing to babies all day long. And while that might be a good thing when you’re reasoning with a toddler, there’s only so far you can get by saying “ooo” and “aaa” all day long. Come to think of it, using just vowels might not be so handy when it’s time to assert yourself in an argument in French or, more importantly, when you have to ask your boss for a raise in French.
Learning French with FrenchPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn French! This French Pronunciation lesson will teach you all about the eighteen French consonant sounds you’ll need to know to sound like an eloquent and polished speaker of the French language. After this lesson, you’ll realize there’s more to the French alphabet than you ever imagined. Thank goodness we make it so simple for you! Visit us at FrenchPod101.com where you will find many more fantastic French lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!
Learn French with FrenchPod101.com! Accents, silent letters, and aspired letters, oh my! Who knew there was so much to learn about pronunciation? Depending on whether you are speaking formal or informal French, to pronounce French well, you need to know whether you need to say all the various sounds aloud. Think about it this way: when you’re speaking informally, it’s possible to take some shortcuts - just think of it as your way of economizing. To maintain the balance from your savings in this way, maybe you can sneak in a little more ice cream for dessert or spend a little more money at the store!
Learning French with FrenchPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn French! This French Pronunciation lesson will teach you how to treat letters that begin with the silent e and how to tell the difference between an aspired and silent h. You also will learn the many, many ways you can pronounce the letter e in French, and we’ll give you plenty of practice exercises and examples so you’ll have an easy time figuring out how to say these tricky French letters when you come across them. You’ll be speaking like a French native in no time! Visit us at FrenchPod101.com where you will find many more fantastic French lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!
Learn French with FrenchPod101.com! Did you know that French liaisons could be dangerous? Well, when it comes to French pronunciation, if you don’t know the rules, linking words together could be disastrous. You could use the wrong combination of French words and share an unintended meaning without even realizing it, or worse yet, native French speakers will certainly take you for an amateur. Keep studying this lesson, and we’ll teach you the right way to put these words together so you can save face in France.
Learning French with FrenchPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn French! This French Pronunciation lesson will teach you when and how to link together words that begin and end with certain letters to form appropriate French liaisons. We’ll give you the insider tips so you’ll always know when you should link words and when you shouldn’t - there are many exceptions to the rules, so be sure to learn them! After this lesson, you’ll be well on your way to becoming an expert in French liaisons! Visit us at FrenchPod101.com where you will find many more fantastic French lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!
Learn French with FrenchPod101.com! Who knew that speaking French could improve your sense of rhythm? When speaking French, there is a clear pattern of rhythm that the words follow. Depending on the meaning you want to use, you’ll need to use a specific rhythm and intonation, or your audience might misunderstand your French! Of course, please don’t expect this lesson to improve your dance skills - sadly we can only help you improve the rhythm of your mouth, not your feet.
Learning French with FrenchPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn French! This French Pronunciation lesson will teach you all about French rhythm and intonation. It will also help you refine your ability to recognize the need for links between French words and phrases and will show you the one French consonant that changes pronunciation when linked. The French rhythm is going to catch you by the time you are finished with this lesson! Visit us at FrenchPod101.com where you will find many more fantastic French lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!
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