Curriculum

Full A0 Phonetics Curriculum

10 structured phonetics lessons organized into 5 units, progressing from core vowels to advanced pronunciation rules.

1

Core Vowels

A0 Foundation • Lessons 1-2

Voyelles de base : [a], [i], [u]L1

  • • Core vowels [a], [i], [u] in simple syllables
  • • Pure French vowel sounds without English glide
  • • Practice: syllable drills and minimal pairs

Voyelles : [e], [ɛ], [ø]L2

  • • Mid vowels [e], [ɛ], [ø]
  • • Key minimal pairs for discrimination
  • • Practice: distinguishing similar sounds
2

Nasal Vowels

A0 Core • Lesson 3

Voyelles nasales : [ɑ̃], [ɔ̃], [ɛ̃]L3

  • • Main nasal vowels [ɑ̃], [ɔ̃], [ɛ̃]
  • • Contrast with oral vowels
  • • Practice: nasal vowel drills in common words
3

Essential Consonants

A0 Core • Lessons 4-5

Consonnes : [s], [z], [ʃ], [ʒ]L4

  • • Consonant contrast: [s]/[z] and [ʃ]/[ʒ]
  • • Practice in everyday words
  • • Minimal pairs for discrimination

Consonnes : [ʁ], [l], [j], [ɲ]L5

  • • French r [ʁ], clear l, y-glide [j]
  • • The gn sound [ɲ]
  • • Practice: special consonant drills
4

Spelling & Connection Rules

A0-A1 Bridge • Lessons 6-8

Consonnes : c/g durs et douxL6

  • • Hard vs soft c and g
  • • Examples: car/cinéma, gare/girafe
  • • Practice: reading words with c/g

Liaison : les basesL7

  • • Required, optional, and forbidden liaisons
  • • Practice in simple phrases
  • • Connected speech patterns

Lettres muettesL8

  • • Most common silent final letters (-s, -t, -x)
  • • CaReFuL rule for silent letters
  • • Practice: identifying silent letters
5

Intonation & Review

A0 → A1 Bridge • Lessons 9-10

Intonation : déclarative, interrogative, expressiveL9

  • • Basic pitch patterns for statements
  • • Questions and exclamations
  • • Practice: natural French rhythm

Lecture & révision des sonsL10

  • • Reading practice reviewing all sounds
  • • Integrated pronunciation review
  • • Preparation for A1 lessons

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