Explore the rich beauty of the French and Spanish language!
This special mini-course workshop, Alphabet Exploration, will help you acquire next-level skills in pronunciation and intonation; building your confidence in speaking.
Learn MoreLearning a foreign language really can open the door to the world.Â
- Would you like to speak French or Spanish with confidence?
- Are you ready to enhance your vocabulary skills and master correct pronunciation?
- Is it time to prep for a trip abroad by going through pronunciation bootcamp?
The Practice you Need: How You can Gain Mastery of the unique Sounds of the Language…
Alphabet Exploration adds dimension to your pronunciation skills learned in our First Level course. The 9 video lessons with 2 video “worksheets” give you ample opportunity to practice what you learn! From the alphabet to conversational cadence, you will listen to and then practice with the sounds that are characteristic of beautiful French or exciting Spanish.
THIS IS INTUITIVE LEARNING!
See What's InsideWhy are there so many vowel sounds in French?
The many vowel sounds and unique vowel combinations are part of what makes French such a beautiful and complex language - we simplify your learning curve.Â
Why is the Spanish "R" so difficult for English speakers to pronounce?
We'll help you learn the trilled sound of the "R" and "RR" with focused practice.Â
What is liaison? Or inversion? And how do they affect the way I will speak the language I’m learning?
We clarify liaison (French) and inversion (French and Spanish) in detail so you understand and feel comfortable in conversation.Â
Unlike other programs, Authentic Lingo reveals the interesting nuances of the language, then equips you to USE what you learn!
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Alphabet Exploration is the first auxiliary workshop we offer, and its purpose is to enrich your learning experience and add dimension to your study.Â
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Authentic Lingo emphasizes listening and practice, and that is exactly what we have here!
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I'm ready for this!Our Alphabet Exploration courses each have 5 modules:Â Â
MODULE 1
Introduction, The Alphabet
Lessons 1 and 2 offer specific information about WHY these skills are essential to you as you learn to speak a new language, and a detailed presentation of each letter and how it sounds.
MODULE 2
The Letters
Lessons 3-5 present special examples of the vowels, accents and consonants and explanation of how they work together to affect pronunciation.
MODULE 3
How They Sound
Lessons 6-8 cover special issues: diphthongs, the letter “R” and Inversion and Questions which are so key to conversation.  Here we have significant practice with these letters, sounds and word order, making them more familiar to you!
MODULE 4
Why it Matters
Lesson 9 offers examples of the new language spoken at a more rapid speed, with keys to listening for comprehension. We also discuss the differing dialects and widespread variations in these languages.
MODULE 5
Practice
These two video lessons put what you’ve learned to use immediately; first with spelling exercises and then with several key conversational greetings to practice. You’ll be surprised how your time working through these lessons pays off with a more natural accent!
French Alphabet Exploration Lessons
1. Purpose and Use
2. The Alphabet
3. Vowels
4. Accents
5. Consonant Notes
6. Liaison
7. Vowel Combination
8. The Nasal Sound
9. The "R"
10. Speed and Regionality
PLUS 2 Video "Practice Worksheets"
Spanish Alphabet Exploration Lessons
1. Purpose and Use
2. The Alphabet
3. Vowels
4. Accents
5. Consonant Notes
6. Vowel Combinations
7. Inversion and Questions
8. The "R"
9. Speed and Regionality
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PLUS 2 Video "Practice Worksheets"
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