What NOT to pronounce in French (Learn French With Alexa)

The video tutorial focuses on teaching the silent letters at the end of French words. It introduces a mnemonic sentence to help remember these letters: H, G, D, S, T, and P. The tutorial provides examples and explains exceptions, emphasizing the importance of pronunciation in French. It also covers the concept of liaison, where certain letters are pronounced when followed by a vowel. The video encourages practice by reading French articles aloud while applying the rules learned.

What is the purpose of the mnemonic 'Hey guys, don't sound this, please'?

• To remember the order of French vowels

• To recall the letters that are usually silent at the end of French words

• To list common French verbs

• To identify French adjectives

Which letter is represented by 'Guys' in the mnemonic?

• S

• G

• H

• D

In the practice sentence, which letter is not pronounced at the end of 'serpent'?

• T

• N

• P

• R

What does the practice sentence 'Le Grand Lupe...' translate to in English?

• The big wolf lives in the forest next to the long green snake

• The small cat sleeps in the garden

• The tall tree stands by the river

• The fast bird flies over the mountain

In the advanced example, what is the rule for pronouncing 'le zwazzo'?

• Never pronounce the S

• Pronounce the S only if the next word starts with a vowel

• Pronounce the S only if the next word starts with a consonant

• Always pronounce the S

Which letter is silent at the end of the word 'wazoo'?

• X

• Z

• W

• O

What is the suggested practice method for improving French pronunciation?

• Listening to French music

• Writing French essays

• Watching French movies

• Reading French articles out loud