Les Phoniques 3

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Episode Notes:
Welcome to this episode – Les Phoniques 3.
This episode will help you to pronounce some key letter strings in French and make
the links between the sound and the spelling. On a computer or whiteboard you will
be able to see the words as well as listen to them. If not you can always print off a
script from this .pdf file.
Let’s have a go at some basic sounds.
Presentation of key sounds and words 1
The letter U makes the sound u, u, u. Bring your lips together, pursing them as
tightly as you can and have a go u, u, u
Here are some common words which contain the sound u
unique
tutu
bus
menu
unique
tutu
bus
menu
(unique)
(tutu)
(bus)
(menu)
Practice of key sounds and words 1
Now look at some new words on the screen or look at the print out and have a go at
saying them.
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nul
but
prune
utile
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nul
but
prune
utile
(zero)
(goal)
(plum)
(useful)
Knowing how to say this letter will help you pronounce new words when you meet
them.
Presentation of key sounds and words 2
The letters O U together make the sound ou, ou, ou
You have a go
ou
ou
ou
Sometimes the letter string can have an x at the end. This does not always denote a
plural but the x is always silent.
Here are some words which contain the letter string ou
moule
houx
chou
ours
mouton
douze
moule
houx
chou
ours
mouton
douze
(mussel)
(holly)
(cauliflower)
(bear)
(sheep)
(twelve)
Practice of key sounds and words 2
Now look at the new words on the screen or printout and have a go at saying them.
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poule
hibou
bijoux
coucou
douche
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poule
hibou
bijoux
coucou
douche
(hen/chicken)
(owl)
(jewellery)
(yoo hoo)
(shower)
Production of key sounds and words 1 & 2
Now apply your skills to some new words. Some have the u sound and others have
the ou sound. You will see the words on screen for a short time. Try and say them
or you maybe referring to your printout.
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mousse
loup
plume
chouette
musique
pouce
souris
tunique
mule
genoux
oubli
jumelle
truc
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mousse
loup
plume
chouette
musique
pouce
souris
tunique
mule
genoux
oubli
jumelle
truc
(mousse)
(wolf)
(feather)
(nice)
(music)
(thumb)
(mouse)
(tunic)
(mule)
(knees)
(oversight)
(twin)
(thing)
Activity
French children have fun with tongue twisters. Listen to an example with the two
new sounds you have been practicing.
Un hibou roux et doux
Hurle et hulule comme un fou
Une tortue à bout de souffle
Court sur un mur et chute dans la rue
Un mouton sourd et têtu
Broutte de l’herbe dans la pâture
Have a go at repeating each line – slowly at first
Un hibou roux et doux
Un hibou roux et doux
Hurle et hulule comme un fou
Hurle et hulule comme un fou
Une tortue à bout de souffle
Une tortue à bout de souffle
Court sur un mur et chute dans la rue
Court sur un mur et chute dans la rue
Un mouton sourd et têtu
Un mouton sourd et têtu
Broutte de l’herbe dans la pâture
Broutte de l’herbe dans la pâture
Now see how fast you can repeat it! You might need to practice a few times!
See if you can match this speed!
Un hibou roux et doux
Hurle et hulule comme un fou
Une tortue à bout de souffle
Court sur un mur et chute dans la rue
Un mouton sourd et têtu
Broutte de l’herbe dans la pâture
English translation of tongue twister
A ginger soft owl
Screams and hoots like a mad creature
A tortoise, out of breath
Runs on a wall and falls in the street
A deaf and stubborn sheep
Grazes on the grass in the field
That’s the end of this episode.
Au revoir. À bientôt.
Bye and listen in again soon.
Au revoir. À bientôt.