Mastering French Pronunciation: Speak Like A Native

Perfect your spoken French with IPA, rhythm, liaison, and regional nuances!

What you'll learn

How to read and use the IPA for French sounds

The five French accent marks and their effects on pronunciation

All French consonants, vowels, semi-vowels, and nasal sounds

Techniques for the challenging “R,” the é/è/ə triad, and ou vs u

Syllabic rhythm, breath groups, and natural intonation patterns

Rules of liaison, linking, and silent consonants, including “h” distinctions

Practical tips to sound more native and adapt to regional variations

A self-training plan for continued pronunciation practice

Requirements

Basic knowledge of French (A1–B1 level)

A positive attitude

A desire to learn

Description

Have you ever felt self-conscious when speaking French - worrying that your R’s roll too harshly or your vowels sound off? Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate learner, these doubts can affect your confidence. Clear and accurate pronunciation is your gateway to being understood - and to understanding - French in real life conversations, exams, and travel. This course demystifies the sounds, rhythm, and intonation of spoken French with clear explanations and step-by-step practice. You’ll start with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and the special features of French speech, then systematically master every consonant, vowel, and semi-vowel. We’ll tackle the toughest sounds - the uvular “R,” the subtle distinction between ou and u, the nasal vowels, and more, before moving on to rhythm, liaisons, silent letters, and even regional and formality differences. Each video includes guided practice and exercises, and you’ll finish with a personalized self-training plan to continue improving long after the course ends, helping you speak with greater clarity and natural flow.After taking this course, you will be able to:Accurately produce and distinguish all French phonemesRead French texts aloud using correct accents and IPA guidanceApply liaisons and intonation patterns naturally in conversationRecognize and adapt to different regional and formality-based pronunciationsConfidently record and assess your own spoken French for continuous improvement

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to French Pronunciation

Lecture 1 Why work on Pronunciation? Goals and Benefits

Lecture 2 Specific Features of Spoken French - Sounds, Rhythm, Intonation

Lecture 3 Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)

Section 2: The French Alphabet and Its Specificities

Lecture 4 Overview of the French Alphabet

Lecture 5 French Accents - Acute, Grave, Circumflex, Diaeresis, Cedilla

Lecture 6 Commonly Confused Letters - C:S, G:J, E:I, etc.

Lecture 7 Practice Exercise: Reading Dictation and Spotting Accents

Section 3: All French Sounds

Lecture 8 French Consonants

Lecture 9 Semi-consonants and Glides ([j], [w], [ɥ])

Lecture 10 Oral Vowels

Lecture 11 Nasal Vowels ([ɑ̃], [ɛ̃], [œ̃], [ɔ̃])

Lecture 12 Practice Exercise: Sound Discrimination + Repetition

Section 4: Difficult Sounds in French

Lecture 13 The [ʁ] Sound - the French “R”

Lecture 14 Review of Nasal Vowels

Lecture 15 The Difference Between and [y] (OU vs U)

Lecture 16 The Sounds [e], [ɛ], and [ə] (É, È, and mute E)

Lecture 17 The Sounds [ʃ], [ʒ], [ɲ]

Lecture 18 Practice Exercise: Repetition, Listening, Targeted Phrases

Section 5: Specificities of French Pronunciation

Lecture 19 Syllabic Rhythm and Breath Groups in French

Lecture 20 Intonation: Rising, Falling, Expressive

Lecture 21 Liaisons, Linking, and Silent Consonants

Lecture 22 Silent H vs Aspirated H - How to Tell the Difference

Lecture 23 How to Sound More French? Practical Tips

Lecture 24 Regional Accents and How the Pronunciation Differs?

Lecture 25 Formal vs Informal Pronunciation

Lecture 26 Practice Exercise: Shadowing

Section 6: Conclusion and Action Plan

Lecture 27 Summary of Key Points to Remember

Lecture 28 How to Master French Pronunciation? Self-Training Plan

Lecture 29 Last Words

Learners who want to speak French clearly and confidently,Students preparing for oral exams (DELF/DALF, TEF),Professionals needing precise pronunciation for presentations or calls,Anyone aiming to reduce accent and improve listening comprehension