How to Learn French and How to Read It
Start by learning the French Alphabet. Do keep in mind certain letters in English have a specific accent. There are 23 consonants and 16 vowels in the French language. If you are an English native or know to speak the language, you already know 20 consonants. French punctuations can be pretty confusing for beginners since the language sounds do not represent in English. Part of the language's charm is in the stress; unlike the English language, where the stress is on the syllable, French focuses on the last pronounced syllable. The best way to learn French is to start with basic words, numbers, and phrases. Beginners can start with words that we use when we meet people. French pronunciation is confusing for beginners. One of the most prominent peculiarities is the vowels to be pronounced in a word, whereas when speaking in English, we tend to swallow or hold back certain sounds. For instance, the word; 'Comfortable.' Start by learning the French Alphabets. Do keep in mind certain letters in English have a specific accent. There are 23 consonants and 16 vowels in the French language. If you are an English native or know to speak the language, you already know 20 consonants. It is not possible to master a language without reading and embracing the works of writing. If you face reading troubles, that doesn't mean you should just stop and start with something else. Remember, consistency is the key. Keep reading and keep practicing, and within no time, you will be able to read, maybe not fluently, but that time will come as well. Start with basic and short storybooks.
My Name is Lisa
Please read the following introduction, and answer the following questions by writing the name Lisa, Nathalie or Marc.
The Great Zorometer
Please read the text about the Great Magician, le Grand Zorometre. Then put the following five sentences in correct order.
Salad Time
The following is the traditional French nursery rhyme, "With Some Salad." Please read it and see if you can name all of the vegetables mentioned in the song. (Hint: there are three.)
Children's Song
The following is a traditional French children's song, "Elle descend de la montagne." Please read the song and answer the following questions.
Anne Fournier
The following is a letter written by Anne Fournier while in France and learning to speak French! Please read the letter. Can you answer all of the following questions correctly?
Le Corbeau et le Renard
You may recognize this traditional tale. Please read and answer the questions.
