French language - Pronunciation - Early works to 1800
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The art of pronouncing the French language with propriety . By Mr. Du Fresnoy, teacher to his Royal Highness Prince William Frederick, and successor to Mr. Labutte, in the University of Cambridge.
Du Fresnoy, Mr.Date: 1789- E-books
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An essay on pronouncing and reading French to show that, by study and application, the English may acquire, with certainty, and in a short Time, the true French accent. By Mr. des Carrieres.
H�erissant Des Carri�eres, Jean-Thomas, 1742-1820.Date: MDCCLXXXVII. [1787]- E-books
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The practical French grammar , containing plain and concise rules for the true pronunciation of the French language. An accurate Analysis of the Parts of Speech, &c. A copious Vocabulary, disposed under proper Heads. Phrases that occur most frequently in Discourse. Various Expressions, serving to display common Idioms in both Languages. Dialogues upon familiar, entertaining, and instructive Subjects. A Collection of judicious Sayings, smart Repartees, entertaining Stories, &c. The Whole laid down in a Manner so clear and methodical, as to render the Study and Attainment of the French Language easy to any Capacity. By Mr. Porny, French-Master, at Eton-College.
Porny, Mr.Date: M.DCC.XCVII. [1797]- E-books
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The practical French grammar . Containing, Concise Rules for the true Pronunciation of the French Language. An accurate Analysis of the Parts of Speech, &c. A copious Vocabulary disposed under proper Heads; Phrases that occur most frequently in Discourse; Dialogues upon familiar, interesting and humorous Subjects; Sentences adapted as Examples, to point out several English and French Idioms; A Collection of judicious Sayings, smart Repartees, entertaining Stories, &c. The whole comprised in a rational and clear Method. By Mr. Porny, French-Master at Eton-College.
Porny, Mr.Date: M.DCC.LXVIII. [1768]- E-books
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Analyse des sons de la langue fran�coise or principles of the French pronunciation and orthography: In which, All the single and combined Sounds of the French Language are described, and alphabetically exhibited under the general Heads of Vowels and Consonants; together with the Rules and Exceptions to which they are liable, both in pronouncing and writing them. The whole illustrated with critical and practical Observations from the best French Grammarians. By Mr. Porny, French-Master at Eton-College.
Porny, Mr.Date: MDCCLXXVI. [1776]