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Because it’s summer — and to keep things feeling light and fun — this podcast channel aims to stay connected to French pronunciation. The episodes are short and straightforward, each focusing on how to pronounce essential French sounds that are tricky or commonly mispronounced.

Today's episode is about the pronunciation é, è and ê.
➡️ Read the transcript while listening, to link the sounds to the spelling.
➡️ Prepare a paper and a pen, you will need them for the little quiz at the end of the episode.

Have fun !

TRANSCRIPTION :
Bonjour ! Comment tu vas ? Moi ça va !

Aujourd’hui on va pratiquer les accents sur le “e”. L’accent aigu (é) qui se prononce eh et l’accent grave (è) ou circonflexe qui se prononcent “aih”.

On commence avec le “e” ’accent aigu : le “é”. Voici quelques exemples.
Répète après moi : bébé / l’été / activité / glacé / marché / plongée / réservé / animé / loué / préféré

Maintenant le “e” accent grave et circonflexe : “è”et “ê”. Voici quelques exemples.
Répète après moi : bête / tête / père / mère / crème / pêche / crêpe / chèvre / fête / lièvre

Allez, maintenant le quiz final !
Est-ce que je dis “é” ou “è” ?
Prêt ? C’est parti !

1 … 2 … 3 … 4 … 5 … 6 … 7 … 8 … 9 … 10
Et voilà c’est tout pour aujourd’hui. Merci d’avoir écouté cet épisode et à bientôt !

ANSWERS : 
1: téléphoner
2: aidé
3: jète
4: jeté
5: gâté
6: payé
7: sèche
8: tête
9: crèche
10: écouté

French Pronunciation to go

Pronunciation of é, è et ê

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Want to know what winter is like in Cape Town? Then you are in the right place! This episode looks at some of the things that locals like to do on a typical winter's day in Cape Town!

Please note there is a list of highlighted vocabulary at the end of the episode with example sentences to listen to and enjoy. You can also find the vocabulary list at the end of this description. 

Enjoy!

Sample:

“Picture this: it's winter in Cape Town. Raindrops gently tap against the windows, as the city is hugged in a cool embrace. 

Cape Town experiences rainfall during the winter months, creating the perfect setting for cozy indoor activities.

The temperature outside can drop a lot, especially during the night. It can go as low as 5 degrees Celsius. On cold days, the average temperatures range between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius.”

Vocabulary: 

1.	Embrace - (verb) to hold closely or tightly
2.	Central heating - (noun phrase) a system that provides heat to an entire building or house 
3.	Rely on - (phrasal verb) to depend on or trust in someone or something
4.	Bond - (verb) to form a close relationship or connection with someone
5.	Cozy - (adjective) comfortable, warm, and snug
6.	Quality time - (noun phrase) time spent in a meaningful and enjoyable way, typically with loved ones
7.	Beverage – (noun) something to drink
8.	Delightful - (adjective) very pleasing, enjoyable, or charming
9.	Ward off - (phrasal verb) to prevent or protect oneself from something unwelcome or harmful
10.	Magnificent - (adjective) extremely beautiful, impressive, or grand
11.	Calves - (noun) the young of certain animals, especially cows, elephants, or whales
12.	Locals - (noun) people who live in a particular place or community
13.	Spot - (verb) to see, notice, or detect something, often from a distance
14.	Breach - (verb) to break or burst through a barrier or surface
15.	Awe-inspiring - (adjective) creating feelings of wonder and admiration

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