FRENCH PRONUNCIATION COURSE / FOR ENGLISH SPEAKERS

STOP SAYING IT TWICE.
START BEING UNDERSTOOD.

Stop second-guessing your accent, dreading phone calls, or hearing « Pardon ? » when you finally speak up.

Our French pronunciation course for English speakers teaches the sounds, mouth movements, and listening skills that help your words come across clearly — through practical, step-by-step lessons and exercises.

Self-paced learning  ·  Native-teacher guidance  ·  14-day money-back guarantee

WATCH HOW IT WORKS

A look inside the pronunciation course and the learning experience.

SOUND FAMILIAR?

IT'S NOT JUST KNOWING FRENCH.
IT'S BEING UNDERSTOOD.

You can build the perfect sentence in your head and still freeze when it’s time to say it out loud. That gap is exactly what pronunciation practice helps you close.

01 / ON THE PHONE

The phone rings.

You can’t rely on gestures or facial expressions. Every sound suddenly matters.

02 / IN REAL LIFE

“Pardon ?” Again.

You know what you said. But repeating it louder doesn’t make it clearer.

03 / IN YOUR HEAD

The confidence gap.

You understand more than you dare to say — so you stay quiet.

A DIFFERENT WAY TO LEARN

You don’t need to erase your accent.
You need the tools to be clear.

French pronunciation is not simply reading letters out loud. The course covers the French R, nasal vowels, the difference between u and ou, silent final letters, and natural French rhythm, with guidance on how to move your lips and tongue.

Instead of memorising more phrases and hoping they sound right, you’ll learn how the sounds actually work — and practise them in a structured way. To explore the sounds, see our interactive French phonetic chart and free French pronunciation guide.

“The goal isn’t to sound like somebody else. It’s to feel like yourself when you speak French.”

Practical pronunciation for actual conversations, not perfection for its own sake.

The French sound system

IT'S NOT THE WORDS YOU KNOW.
IT'S HOW YOU SAY THEM.

English and French don't use all the same sounds. That's why learning the spelling isn't enough. You need to understand how French sounds are heard, formed and used in speech.

tu/ty/
tout/tu/
pain/pɛ̃/
pan/pɑ̃/

These little differences can change the word your listener hears.

Bonjour! Meet your French teachers

REAL TEACHERS.
REAL FRENCH.

Benjamin Respaud, French teacher

BENJAMIN RESPAUD

Founder of Ceci est la France, with over a decade of experience teaching French and sharing French culture.

Étienne Langlade, French teacher

ÉTIENNE LANGLADE

French teacher with a master's degree in teaching French as a foreign language, specialising in practical explanations that make challenging sounds easier to understand.

The French pronunciation method

5 BUILDING BLOCKS
OF CLEARER FRENCH

01

UNDERSTAND THE MECHANICS

Learn how your mouth and lips produce unfamiliar sounds.
02

TRAIN YOUR EAR

Hear distinctions many English speakers miss.
03

BUILD FRENCH WORDS

Connect sounds to real words and phrases.
04

FIND THE RHYTHM

Practise linking, silent letters and natural speech.
05

PUT IT INTO PRACTICE

Use interactive challenges and repetition to build lasting habits.

THE METHOD

SEE IT. HEAR IT. PRACTISE IT.

A clear learning path designed to turn confusing French sounds into skills you can use.

STEP 01 / UNDERSTAND

See how sounds work

Visual explanations show how to position your mouth, lips, and tongue for tricky French sounds.

STEP 02 / RECOGNISE

Train your ear

Learn to tell similar sounds apart so you can hear what needs to change before you speak.

STEP 03 / USE IT

Practise with purpose

Put sounds into words and real situations with interactive exercises and pronunciation challenges.

INSIDE THE COURSE

Not just videos to watch. A place to practise.

French pronunciation course lesson interface preview

A structured course, whenever you are ready.

Work through the lessons at your own pace on your computer, tablet, or phone. Practise difficult sounds, revisit explanations, and follow a clear path from fundamentals to everyday speech.

More than a course. A learning community.

Ask questions, share your progress and learn alongside other French learners. The course includes a dedicated space for discussions and support from native French teachers.

French pronunciation course learner discussions

THE LEARNING PATH

What You'll Learn in Our French Pronunciation Course

Explore the actual course syllabus below — from individual French sounds to the skills that help your pronunciation become clearer in context.

Course Content

Introduction

Lessons
BONUS
Ready to begin?

GET STARTED IN FOUR SIMPLE STEPS.

STEP 1

CHOOSE YOUR PLAN

Self-Study or VIP, depending on the support you want.
STEP 2

ACCESS THE LESSONS

Log in to your learning space.
STEP 3

PRACTISE THE SOUNDS

Follow your course and repeat what you need.

STEP 4 — Use what you've learnt in your next real French conversation.

CHOOSE YOUR COURSE ↓

PICK YOUR WAY TO LEARN

ONE GOAL. TWO WAYS TO LEARN.

Choose the self-paced programme or get more individual attention with VIP support. Both include the full pronunciation course.

SELF-STUDY

A clear path, at your pace.

249 €

One-time payment

Ideal if you want structure and the freedom to practise independently.

VIP / MORE PERSONAL FEEDBACK

Personal guidance as you practise.

499 €

One-time payment

Best if you want more individual feedback and teacher time.

Try it with peace of mind. Both options are covered by our 14-day money-back guarantee.

IN THEIR WORDS

Learners who found their voice.

"The Ultimate French Pronunciation Course gave me the foundation I didn’t even realize I was missing. I lived in France years ago and had to speak French daily, but I never really understood how to pronounce things properly. Looking back, I cringe a bit at how I used to sound. Now, thanks to Ceci est la France, my pronunciation has noticeably improved and I finally feel more in control when I speak."
Emily
China
"Thanks to Etienne, I’ve regained my confidence in speaking French. I’m no longer afraid to speak out loud, and I’ve even started joining conversation groups, something I never thought I’d do!"
Luna
Finland
"I was a bit skeptical at first, but this French pronunciation course really exceeded my expectations. On the days when the material felt more challenging, I appreciated being able to go at my own pace. The structure is flexible, which made it easy to fit into my schedule without feeling overwhelmed."
Elena
United State

QUICK ANSWERS

Questions before you begin?

Yes. The course is designed for learners at different stages. You can start with the foundations and move through lessons at your own pace.

That is exactly when focused pronunciation work can help. If you can read or write more easily than you speak, this course helps you address the sound system directly.

You’ll practise French vowels and consonants, the French R, nasal vowels, the difference between u and ou, reading rules, silent letters and rhythm through guided lessons and pronunciation exercises.

Both plans include access to native-teacher support and the community. The VIP option also includes two private sessions and 36 pronunciation-recording feedbacks.

Your progress depends on your starting point and how regularly you practise. The course gives you a structured way to identify and work on the sounds that are difficult for you — without promising an instant accent change.

There is a 14-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied, contact us within 14 days to request a refund.

YOUR NEXT FRENCH CONVERSATION STARTS HERE

YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY.
LET YOUR FRENCH BE HEARD.

Whether it’s a quick call, a conversation with a neighbour, or your next trip to France, a clearer pronunciation can help you speak with more ease.

Learn at your pace. Practise with purpose. Start with the sounds.