EPLS - Say It Right in French, Third Edition

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The SAY IT RIGHT FOREIGN LANGUAGE PHRASE BOOK SERIES has been developed with the conviction that learning to speak a foreign language should be fun and easy! ALL SAY IT RIGHT phrase books feature the EPLS Vowel Symbol System, a revolutionary phonetic system that stresses consistency, clarity, and above all, simplicity! Since this unique phonetic system is used in all SAY IT RIGHT phrase books, you only have to learn the VOWEL SYMBOL SYSTEM ONCE! The SAY IT RIGHT series uses the easiest phrases possible for English speakers to pronounce and is designed to reflect how foreign languages are used by native speakers. You will be amazed at how confidence in your pronunciation leads to an eagerness to talk to other people in their own language. Whether you want to learn a new language for travel, education, business, study, or personal enrichment, SAY IT RIGHT phrase books offer a simple and effective method of pronunciation and communication. Most English speakers are familiar with the French word Merci. This is how the correct pronunciation is represented in the EPLS Vowel Symbol System.

All French vowel sounds are assigned a specific non-changing symbol. When these symbols are used in conjunction with consonants and read normally, pronunciation of even the most difficult foreign word becomes incredibly EASY!. On the following page are all the EPLS Vowel Symbols used in this book. They are EASY to LEARN since their sounds are familiar. Beneath each symbol are three English words which contain the sound of the symbol. Practice pronouncing the words under each symbol until you mentally associate the correct vowel sound with the correct symbol.

Most symbols are pronounced the way they look! THE SAME BASIC SYMBOLS ARE USED IN ALL SAY IT RIGHT PHRASE BOOKS!

This symbol represents the French letter u. Put your lips together as if to kiss and say EE. This symbol represents a unique sound found in the letters eu in French spelling. To master this sound you must listen to a native speakers pronunciation. The ou sound in could is an effective substitute. Consonants are letters like T, D, and K.

They are easy to recognize and their pronunciation seldom changes. The following pronunciation guide letters represent some unique French consonant

In French certain vowels are nasalized. This () immediately following a symbol tells you to nasalize the sound that the symbol represents. Try pinching your nose while pronouncing these words (try not to sound the