Pronouncing Reading Book of the French Language (Classic Reprint): Particularly Calculated to Render the Speaking of French Easy to the American ... and English Pronunciation (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Master French pronunciation the easy way—with practical drills and real spoken French.
Originally published in 1857, this Proven method pairs clear pronunciation rules with a hands-on speaking program designed for American learners. It blends Canton-sized explanations with a large collection of authentic French paragraphs for imitation and spontaneous speaking. The book emphasizes pronunciation as the first step to fluency, offering a practical path from speaking drills to literary reading.
By comparing French sounds to English, it builds a reliable, reusable framework. The text includes a detailed chart and twenty-four sound families, plus exercises that reinforce natural Parisian conversation. You’ll also find guidance on using native speech as a model and a plan that progresses from pronunciation to expressive reading and writing in French.
- Structured approach that starts with pronunciation and moves toward conversational fluency.
- Extensive practice with real French paragraphs chosen for speaking and imitation.
- Visual aids and a comprehensive sound chart linking French and English sounds.
- Guidance for teachers and learners on how to integrate listening, speaking, and reading.
Ideal for readers seeking a time-tested method to pronounce French clearly while building usable speaking and reading skills.
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Excerpt from Pronouncing Reading Book of the French Language: Particularly Calculated to Render the Speaking of French Easy to the American Student, and Grounded on a New System of Comparative Frénch and English Pronunciation
Europe, must begin in America, as the natives at home, with pronouncing speaking like every body, and finish with literature. (for literary style, see Part II.)
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