French language - Orthography and spelling - Early works to 1800
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French pronunciation and reading made easy or; the logographic-emblematical French spelling-book. Being a Method by which any Child, Four or Five Years old, and of ever so slow an Apprehension, although perfectly unacquainted with his Letters, will, in a few Months, be enabled to read French fluently, and pronounce it as if he were a Parisian born. To which are added instructions to enable any Person to put this Method in Practice; as likewise Certificates and other Vouchers of the Efficacy of the same. Published by M. Lenoir, Author of the Practique de L'Orateur Francois, de L'Eloge Funebre de Louis XVI, &c. and a Professor of the French Language, Elocution, and Belles-Lettres.
Lenoir, P. V.Date: 1799- E-books
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Pratique de l'ortographe et de la prononciation de la langue fran�coise . Par J. B. Ozinde.
Ozinde, J. B.Date: M.DCC.XXV. [1725]- 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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A new French spelling-book , in tables from one to eight syllables, with the true English to every word. In the gradual order of teaching, and due orthography; and practical lessons on the foregoing tables; to which are annexed the catechism, and prayers, &c. (proper for schools) intended chiefly for young beginners; Adapted to the meanest Capacities. Approved of by several Eminent Masters, and now published for the use of schools. By Richard Pierce, late master of the Academy in Burlington-Gardens.
Pierce, Richard, master.Date: MDCCLXXXIII. [1783]- E-books
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A theoretical and practical grammar of the French tongue , in which the present usage on pronunciation, orthography, and the rules of syntax is developed, And All Great Difficulties Cleared UP, according to the decisions of the French Academy. By M. de L�evizac.
L�evizac, Jean-Pons-Victor Lecoutz de, d. 1813.Date: [1799]