http://site.fluentfrench.com/blog/french_pronunciation_exercises/ecureuil/

http://site.fluentfrench.com/blog/french_pronunciation_exercises/dire/

To keep the letter J from ruining your pronunciation of the R, push forward with your tongue for the "jou" sound

The actual pronunciation is more like Muh - syuh. Here's a recording to help you.

In this recording, I'll teach you how to say "surprise."

How to say the French word for ATM: distributeur d'argent

This word is a litmus test for whether your pronunciation is accurate

See the transcript: http://site.fluentfrench.com/blog/french_pronunciation_exercises/setting-up-for-the-french-r/

See the transcript: http://site.fluentfrench.com/blog/french_pronunciation_exercises/how-to-pronounce-the-french-words-for-perfume-flavor-and-fragrant/ In this recording, I teach you how to pronounce the French word for perfume and flavor, and the French word for fragrant. Note that, the F-U-M in parfum has the same pronunciation as the French word for hunger, faim. Also note that, whereas the English word "perfume" has a Y sound (we say, "perf-you-m,") there is no Y sound in the French word parfumE.

Here are snippets of a native speaker pronouncing the two O sounds. See the transcript: http://site.fluentfrench.com/blog/french_pronunciation_exercises/compare-two-french-o-sounds-votre-open-o-vos-closed-o/

I bet that you already get the open O right (think "Ecole" and "pomme") and just need a little refresher on the closed O. Then you'll ace your Os every time. Am I right? See the transcript: http://site.fluentfrench.com/blog/french_pronunciation_exercises/the-closed-o-in-french/

Don't say KWA LEE TAY. Instead say, KA LEE TAY. See the transcript: http://site.fluentfrench.com/blog/french_pronunciation_exercises/how-to-pronounce-qualite/

I have three pointers to help you say, "Bonjour," correctly.

I'll teach you how to say "dans la mesure du possible."

Listen first to the native speaker. How many syllables do you hear?

A break from pronunciation today: how to use "sauvage" and why you shouldn't worry about it meaning "savage."

There are two mistakes that English speakers need to avoid when saying this word.