Your Voice in French

Don't worry if French pronunciation seems challenging at first—every French speaker, native or learned, has their own accent and way of speaking. The goal isn't to sound exactly like someone else, but to be understood and to understand others. This chapter will guide you through French sounds in multiple ways to support different learning needs.

Self-Assessment

Before we begin, consider these questions: - Can you already pronounce some French words? - Are there specific sounds you find challenging? - Do you learn better by listening, seeing patterns, or understanding rules?