How to Learn French Accents

Listen to french music to familiarize yourself with the dialect.

Learning to speak with a French accent is challenging if you do not speak the language fluently. You may know exactly what a French speaker sounds like, but speaking with a believable French accent is difficult for most people. Practice and patience is a must for anyone who wants to learn this dialect. Diligence is also necessary if you want your French accent to sound genuine.

Instructions

1. Take a French class. Learning French allows you to practice the language and dialect regularly. You'll have many opportunities to practice with your classmates and teacher, which enhances your learning experience. Contact your local community or city college to enroll in a class or find a private French teacher in your area.

2. Watch French movies. As you listen to the words and gibberish, you'll notice patterns in the way that the French speak, for example, French speakers stress the last syllables of their words. Pay attention to the mouth movements that they make when emphasizing certain syllables and words. Practice positioning your mouth and stressing your syllables in the same way.

3. Listen to French CDs. As you listen to French CDs, you will become familiar with the rhythmic flow of the language. You can teach yourself to mimic this flow, even if you are not speaking French. Practice speaking your native language while practicing the cadence of the French language.

Tips & Warnings

• Watch movies and listen to French CDs regularly to develop your accent quickly.

References

• LearnFrenchExpert.com: French Accent -- My French Accent Is Weak Can I Improve It?
• Youtube: Acting 101 -- How To Speak With A French Accent

Resources

• LanguageGuide.org: Francais
• ieLanguages.com: French I Tutorial -- Basic Phrases, Vocabulary And Grammar