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AQA GCSE French 8652
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Welcome!Welcome to your personalised French lesson! Today, we'll learn about the French alphabet and how to spell words out loud in French. Let's get started!
Introduction to the French AlphabetThe French alphabet has 26 letters, just like the English alphabet. However, the pronunciation of some letters is different. Learning the French alphabet is essential for spelling words and improving your pronunciation.
Alphabet PronunciationHere are some examples of how French letters are pronounced differently from English:A: pronounced as 'ah'E: pronounced as 'uh'I: pronounced as 'ee'J: pronounced as 'zhee'
How is the letter 'E' pronounced in French?
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Spelling Words in FrenchIn French, spelling words out loud involves pronouncing each letter clearly and correctly. For example, the word chat (cat) is spelled 'C-H-A-T' and pronounced 'say-ash-ah-teh'.
Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right
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The word 'chat' is spelled {{blank0}} in French.
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Common DifficultiesSome letters in French may be tricky to pronounce, especially 'G' (jay) and 'J' (zhee). Practise these carefully to ensure accuracy when spelling words aloud.
How is the letter 'J' pronounced in French?
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Practising Spelling WordsNow that you know the French alphabet, try spelling out some simple words. Remember to pronounce each letter clearly and correctly!
Which of the following are correctly pronounced French letters? (Select all that apply)
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Review Time!Great work! You've learned about the French alphabet and how to spell words out loud. Let's test your understanding with a few final questions.
What is the correct spelling of the word 'chien' (dog) in French?
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The letter 'G' in French is pronounced {{blank0}}.
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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right
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