French Pronunciation Basics: Sounds That Matter
Master the key French sounds that English speakers struggle with. We break down nasal vowels, the French ‘r’, and silent letters with practical exercises you can do anywhere.
Read GuideMaster the basics and start talking in weeks, not years. Designed for English speakers learning French in Canada.
Whether you’re traveling, working, or just curious — French opens doors. Here’s what you’ll actually be able to do.
Stop pointing at menus. We teach you the phrases for everyday situations — ordering food, asking directions, introducing yourself.
Bilingual candidates earn more and have more options. Even basic French makes you competitive in Canada’s job market.
French isn’t just for Quebec. It’s spoken across Africa, Europe, and beyond. You’re not just learning Canadian French — you’re learning a global language.
Learning a second language improves memory, focus, and problem-solving. You’re literally making yourself smarter.
We don’t do memorization drills or boring textbook exercises. You’ll learn French the way people actually use it.
Master French pronunciation first. The ‘r’ sound, nasal vowels, silent letters — we break down what makes French sound like French.
Learn 200 words organized by real situations. Shopping, ordering, meeting people. Not random lists.
We’ve got actual dialogues. Two people talking. You’ll see what a real exchange looks like, phrase by phrase.
Start here. These guides cover everything you need to begin speaking French.
Master the key French sounds that English speakers struggle with. We break down nasal vowels, the French ‘r’, and silent letters with practical exercises you can do anywhere.
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The 200 words you’ll actually use every day. Organized by situation — greetings, shopping, asking directions, ordering food — so you can learn in context instead of random lists.
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Stop memorizing. Start talking. We’ve got scripts for real situations — meeting someone new, ordering coffee, introducing yourself — broken down phrase by phrase with translations and pronunciation.
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French pronunciation intimidates people. The silent letters, the nasal sounds, the rolled ‘r’ — it all feels impossible at first. But here’s the thing: French sounds aren’t random. There are patterns. Rules. Once you understand them, they make sense.
We focus on the sounds that actually matter. Not every weird exception, just the ones you’ll hear every day. You’ll learn why certain letters are silent and when to pronounce the ‘r’ like you’re gargling. (It’s not as bad as it sounds.)
Master nasal vowels (on, an, in, un)
Learn the French ‘r’ sound without the fear
Understand silent letters (they’re not random)
Sound more confident when you speak
Most French courses teach you phrases that nobody actually uses. You memorize “Where is the library?” but never learn how to order a croissant without pointing at the display case.
We’re different. Every dialogue we teach is something you’ll actually say in Canada. Meeting someone at a café. Asking for directions in Montreal. Making small talk at a grocery store.
Greetings, ordering food, asking directions, introductions — conversations you’ll actually have.
We don’t just give you the whole dialogue. We explain each phrase so you understand what’s happening.
Not just Parisian French. You’ll learn words and expressions specific to Canada.
You don’t need to know 5,000 words to have a conversation. You need the right 200. We’ve picked them for you.
You don’t need months of study or expensive tutors. Our guides are designed to get you talking in weeks. Begin with pronunciation, build your vocabulary, and practice real conversations.
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