When you learn a new French word, it's tempting to read it before you hear it pronounced.Unfortunately, most French words sound nothing like the way they are written and reading them before …
7 French Pronunciation Tips to Avoid Sounding Like a Tourist
Have you ever pronounced a French sentence only to realise that native speakers can't understand a word you say?Frustrating, right?Luckily, mastering French pronunciation isn't that …
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Mimic Method French: Can It Help You Improve Your Pronunciation?
French pronunciation is tricky and there is nothing more frustrating than to spend time learning French and then hear "désolé, je ne comprends pas" (sorry I don't understand) as soon as you …
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Plus: When Should You Pronounce the Final “s”?
Could a language have a sentence meaning both “I want more” and I want less”?Yup, the French language.Confusing, isn't it?Luckily, you don’t need to learn grammar rules by heart, and you …
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Should You Pronounce the Final Letter of French Words?
There is no way to know whether you should pronounce the final letter of a French word or not.That's at least what most French textbooks say.Luckily, this isn't entirely true. It turns out …
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