Pronunciation
practice and master
With the correct intonation, speech melody and word pronunciation,
your French can become much more sophisticated!
With the free learning resources and high-quality audio that we've collected, you can
With the free learning resources and high-quality audio that we've collected, you can
do just that!
- Learn to pronounce and recognize the different sounds of the French language!
- Listen to audio examples and repeat!
- Practice speaking clearly and correctly!
Moddou - Effective Listening Practice
These varied exercises will help you improve your listening comprehension and get a good feel for French spelling. You will also get practise with intonation and word formation.-
Études Littéraires - Rules for Connecting Words
An overview of the rules for "Liaison" when connecting words in French. Several good examples will help you understand the correct pronunciation. 
Wikipedia - Comprehensive Pronunciation Rules
Wikipedia presents an extensive explanation of the French pronunciation system (phonology). This page deals with some complex linguistic topics, but there are also many simple, clear examples of sounds in French.-
Here you'll find high-quality videos that explain the differences between similar-sounding French sounds and illustrate them with numerous examples. In addition, each unit contains a video that makes the key features clear to you in an entertaining way.
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Forvo - A Fantastic Pronunciation Dictionary
Learn how to pronounce French words with Forvo. The site offers you several pronunciation recordings for the word or expression you are looking for. For example, you can listen to how a word is pronounced by a man or woman, or how it's pronounced in France vs. Canada. That way you can learn to recognize pronunciation differences in French dialects. The search box is located in the upper right corner of the page. -
Fonetix - French Pronunciation
Fonetix provides online courses aimed at improving French pronunciation. Through a series of 'listen and repeat' exercises, the courses emphasize understanding the rhythm and "melody" of the French language prior to mastering specific sounds. A free introductory course is available to all interested learners.
