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French Pronunciation: 11 Sounds That Change Everything
Fix the eleven sounds that make French hard to understand.
11 lessons with spelling rules, minimal pairs and listen-and-choose drills.
€15
one-time · instant download · free updates
Written by Luc · 550+ students · 25 countries · 5.0 on italki
What it is
French spelling lies to you. This book covers the eleven sounds and habits that make the biggest difference to being understood: tu/tout, nasal vowels, silent letters, liaison, and the r.
Every lesson follows the same path: What to know → Spelling rules → Words to practise → Sentences to read aloud → Minimal pairs → Listen and choose, with answers at the back.
You get
- pronunciation-11-lessons.pdf (43 pages)
The 11 lessons
- The alphabet and spelling aloud
- The vowels /i/ /y/ /u/: tu / tout
- Silent final consonants and the mute e: petit / petite
- /e/ vs /ɛ/ and how « e » is written: thé / tête
- Nasal vowels: an / on / in (vent, vont, vin)
- Nasal or oral: un / une, bon / bonne
- Obligatory liaison: les‿amis, ils‿ont
- Linking and elision: il‿est, j'ai, l'ami
- The French r: rue, trois, frère
- Intonation: questions, statements, emotion
- Silent letters and homophones: vert / verre, et / est
Plus the answer key for every listen-and-choose drill.
Questions
Is there audio?
The PDF is designed to be read aloud and used with any audio source (a tutor, a text-to-speech voice, or recordings of native speakers). The minimal pairs and listen-and-choose drills work with a partner reading them to you.
Do I need to know the phonetic alphabet?
No. Symbols appear next to real words (tu / tout, thé / tête) so you can always work from the example.
Which level is this for?
Any level from A1. Pronunciation is the one thing worth fixing early.
Do I get updates?
Yes. Updated versions are free from the same download link.
How do I receive the file?
Checkout is by Stripe (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay). Your download links appear right after payment and arrive by email. Links last 7 days; if yours expired, email bonjour@learn2french.com and you get fresh ones.
Can I get a refund?
If the book isn't what you expected, email bonjour@learn2french.com within 14 days and you'll get your money back.
Can I print it?
Yes. Every PDF is A4 and prints cleanly in black and white.
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