French Reading Rules & Audio

Why is "beaucoup" pronounced the way it is? Why do the letters at the end of "petit" fall silent — and why do they suddenly return in "petit ami"? French spelling follows rules, and once you know them, you can read any French word aloud with confidence.
Learn to Read French teaches you those rules, one at a time.

WHAT'S INSIDE
- 70 focused theory and practice lessons in 15 sections, from silent letters to intonation
- Silent final letters — and the exceptions that matter
- Letter combinations: ai, ou, on, an, eau, oi and more
- Single letters and their sounds: c/ç, e, g, i/y, r, s, t...
- Liaisons: when words connect, and when they must not
- Elisions, rhythmic groups, and the melody of French sentences
- Audio on every example — hear each word and phrase spoken
- Interactive exercises after each lesson to lock in the rule
- Progress tracking across all sections
- A completion certificate with a unique, verifiable number
- Dark mode for comfortable evening study
- Works offline once loaded — study anywhere

DESIGNED BY A PROFESSOR
This app was created by a professor of French Studies at a Canadian university, drawing on decades of experience teaching French pronunciation and reading to real students. Every lesson reflects how learners actually master French spelling-to-sound rules: one clear rule, clear examples, immediate practice.

WHO IT'S FOR
- Beginners who want to read French aloud correctly from the start
- Self-taught learners tired of guessing at pronunciation
- Students preparing for French courses or exams
- Travellers who want to read menus, signs, and names with confidence
- Anyone who loves the French language and wants to understand its logic

HOW IT WORKS
Choose a section, read a short and clear rule, listen to the examples, then complete the exercises. Your progress fills in as you go — finish all 70 lessons and you will be able to look at any French word and know how it sounds.

Part of My French Hub (frenchispeak.com).