Casse-langue: the nasal sound [on] in French

Help students master the distinctive French nasal sound [on] with this engaging PowerPoint and printable activity cards that make pronunciation practice both fun and effective.

What's included

• 8-slide PowerPoint presentation featuring a structured progression of the nasal [on] sound
• Audio recording of an authentic French tongue-twister featuring repeated [on] sounds
• Versatile printable activity cards for pair work and independent practice

The cards are available as a free PDF download, or access the editable Word version and accompanying PowerPoint with a subscriber account.

How to use this resource

Perfect as a focused 15-minute starter or as part of a complete lesson on French pronunciation. Guide students through the PowerPoint presentation, using the audio recording to demonstrate authentic pronunciation. Then consolidate learning with the interactive card activities, which can be adapted for different ability levels and learning styles. Works brilliantly for both classroom teaching and remote learning scenarios, helping students develop confidence in their French pronunciation skills.

Using this resource for teaching the 2024 French GCSE

This pronunciation resource aligns particularly well with the new GCSE French specification's increased focus on speaking skills and authentic language use.

• The tongue twister and audio recordings support preparation for the new reading aloud tasks, helping students develop natural pronunciation and fluency
• The interactive card activities can be adapted to support dictation practice, as students need to accurately hear and reproduce French sounds

With pronunciation becoming increasingly important in the new specification, particularly for the reading aloud element, this resource offers targeted practice of one of French's most challenging sounds.

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Or browse our collection of pronunciation and phonics resources for MFL teachers.