common french letter clusters
Below you will find a list of common French letters and/or letter clusters (such as "ou"). Click on a link to watch a video demonstrating how it is pronounced. If, after viewing the videos, you would like some extra practice, click here or the "Test" icon at the bottom of this page.
translation of the videos
Following is a translation of the French script that is used in the videos. The "blank" area of the script varies, depending on the cluster and sample words used.
Hello! Here is the letter(s) "_____". They make the sound "_______". Here are some examples; repeat after me. (sample words here). Thank you, and good luck!
Hello! Here is the letter(s) "_____". They make the sound "_______". Here are some examples; repeat after me. (sample words here). Thank you, and good luck!
how to best use the videos
You should be speaking out loud to the screen! For each sample word, follow this sequence:
1. When the word appears, try to say the word.
2. Watch how I pronounce it.
3. Repeat, orally, how it is pronounced.
4. Listen to me say the word a second time.
1. When the word appears, try to say the word.
2. Watch how I pronounce it.
3. Repeat, orally, how it is pronounced.
4. Listen to me say the word a second time.
Click below for some alphabet pronunciation practice activities.