The French Sound System

This course explores the French sound system through the lens of English phonetics, offering a deep dive into the similarities and differences between the two languages. Students will study vowel and consonant production, acoustic and articulatory properties, and suprasegmental features like syllable structure and intonation. The course begins with foundational phonetic theories and examines pronunciation instruction in L2 courses. Through hands-on practice with phonetic software and analysis of real-world data, students will gain critical skills for understanding language acquisition and pronunciation challenges in L2 learners.