Mar 13
French Elision Rules: When Vowels Drop in Speech
Learn French elision: when and why short vowels drop before other vowels, with the complete word list, examples, common mistakes, and drills.
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Mar 13
French Silent Final Consonants: Which Endings to Drop and Keep
Master French silent final consonants with the CaReFuL rule, common exceptions, high-frequency examples, and short drills to stop over-pronouncing word endings.
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Mar 10
How Many Sounds in French? A Practical Count for Learners
How many sounds in French should learners care about? Get a practical count, why totals vary, and which French sounds matter most for clear speech.
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Mar 10
Is French Pronunciation Hard? For English Speakers, Yes at First
Is French pronunciation hard? It can be for English speakers, but the difficulty comes from a few specific sound and rhythm problems you can train.
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Mar 9
Seriesspeaking
Better Than Translation: "No Worries"
"Pas de soucis" works but it's only one option. French has a whole toolkit for reassurance, and here's what native speakers actually reach for.
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Mar 9
Seriesspeaking
How to Say "I Am Fine" in French: What Native Speakers Say
"I am fine" in French is usually "ça va," not the textbook "je vais bien, merci." Learn the casual, honest, and natural replies.
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Mar 9
Seriesspeaking
What to Say Instead of "Je Voudrais" in Real French
"Je voudrais" is polite, but it sounds textbook in many everyday transactions. Learn the more natural French phrases people use in cafés and shops.
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Mar 9
Seriesmyth-busting
Do French People Actually Say "Comme Ci, Comme Ça"?
You learned 'comme ci, comme ça' in French class. But real French speakers almost never use it. Here's what they actually say when something is just okay.
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Mar 9
Seriesmyth-busting
Do French People Actually Say "Je Ne Sais Quoi"?
English speakers love dropping 'je ne sais quoi' into conversation. But do actual French people use it the same way? Here's what they really say, how they pronounce it, and when it sounds natural.
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Mar 9
Seriesmyth-busting
Do French People Actually Say "Oh Là Là"?
Oh là là is one of the most stereotyped French phrases around. French people do say it. They just use it far more casually, and far less flirtatiously, than English speakers expect.
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Dec 14
5 French Accent Errors That Block Clarity (Fast Fix Drills)
Fix high-impact French accent errors with short drills for silent endings, French R, nasal vowels, U vs OU, and liaison.
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Dec 14
French for Travel: Speak Confidently in 7 Days | Spokira
Master French for travel in 7 days with practical speaking drills and essential phrases for cafés, directions, shopping, hotels, and real conversations.
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Dec 14
French Pronunciation Guide: Mouth Positions, CaReFuL Rule, and Drills
Use this French pronunciation guide to learn the CaReFuL rule, mouth positions, and daily drills that help English speakers sound clearer.
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