Knowing about the dropped “e” is essential in order to understand natural French speech. It’s one of the reasons French sounds so fast!
People learning French often say that sentences sound like one long word. How do you know where one word ends and another begins? The big reason for this is the linkings called “enchaînements” and “liaisons”. These are not only normal, ...
One reason it is essential to learn new words along with their pronunciation is because of all the silent letters in French. Here is a summary:
Whether you’re just starting to learn French or are getting back to it after several years, here are three recommendations that will make your task easier:
Songs are a fun way to improve your listening skills and pronunciation. My students have used this method, and so have I. It has helped me achieve excellent pronunciation in Spanish, and I’ve been complimented on my pronunciation and reading ...
Je suis toujours en train de chercher de bonnes ressources en ligne pour mes étudiants, alors je voudrais partager ici mes dernières découvertes pour la prononciation.
Je viens de découvrir ce site, qui propose entre autres une liste des “principales difficultés de prononciation classées par langue maternelle. Clique sur ta langue maternelle afin de savoir quels éléments tu devrais davantage travailler. En cliquant ensuite sur ces ...