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𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗹 AIM 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟲𝟴! 📚 In this French phonics lesson, children learn that the letters aim work together to make one nasal vowel sound: [ɛ̃]. This is the same sound as in, ein, and ain, but with yet another spelling pattern. We practice hearing it, saying it, and reading it in words—then build decoding fluency with word-work chains and sentence reading (structured literacy / Science of Reading aligned). Perfect for parents & teachers supporting French Immersion or Core French (FSL). 🌟 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗦𝗼𝗻-𝗮𝘂-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 & 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: https://mmeontario.com/son-au-graphe-supporting-french-structured-literacy-with-free-home-practice-resources/ 📌 𝗦𝗼𝗻-𝗮𝘂-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 (Lessons in order): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFVbwAxnxPc8V62RXuasX5rpR0pBkcHBq ❓ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝗻-𝗮𝘂-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲? 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 (How-To Guide): https://youtu.be/NqPVnuQmeBw ✅ WHAT THIS LESSON TEACHES (ENGLISH) • New sound: AIM = [ɛ̃] (nasal vowel) In French, aim makes one nasal sound—you do not pronounce the m separately. This lesson helps children: recognize the spelling aim pronounce [ɛ̃] smoothly decode "aim" words with confidence • Example words (from the lesson): faim (hunger) daim (deer) essaim (swarm) • Useful word: compte (count / account) • Word Work (letter-change chains): We build decoding automaticity by changing one letter at a time: tan → tin → ton → mon son → bon → ban → pan • Sentences (reading + writing): « Les élèves ont tous très faim! » – The students are all very hungry! « Il y a un daim dans le parc. » – There is a deer in the park. ✅ CE QUE CETTE LEÇON ENSEIGNE (FRANÇAIS) • Nouveau son : aim = [ɛ̃] (voyelle nasale) Le groupe de lettres aim fait un seul son nasal [ɛ̃]. On n'entend pas le m séparément. • Mots-exemples (dans la vidéo) : faim, daim, essaim • Mot utile : compte • Travail de mots (chaînes) : tan → tin → ton → mon son → bon → ban → pan • Phrases (lecture + écriture) : « Les élèves ont tous très faim! » « Il y a un daim dans le parc. » 🔤 Vocabulary / Vocabulaire (EN meanings) faim = hunger daim = deer essaim = swarm compte = count / account élèves = students tous = all très = very parc = park ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPITRES (Bilingual) 0:00 Intro – Leçon 68 : aim [ɛ̃] 0:04 1. Le nouveau son avec des exemples (New sound with examples) 0:12 Mot : faim (hunger) 0:18 Mot : daim (deer) 0:23 Mot : essaim (swarm) 0:26 2. Les mots utiles (Useful words) 0:31 Mot utile : compte (count/account) 0:35 3. Travail de mots (Word work) 0:43 Forme : tan 0:54 Change : tan → tin (a → i) 1:09 Change : tin → ton (i → o) 1:21 Change : ton → mon (t → m) 1:36 Forme : son 1:46 Change : son → bon (s → b) 2:01 Change : bon → ban (o → a) 2:13 Change : ban → pan (b → p) 2:27 4. Lire et écrire une/des phrases (Read & write sentences) 2:33 Phrase 1 : « Les élèves ont tous très faim! » (The students are all very hungry!) 2:41 Phrase 2 : « Il y a un daim dans le parc. » (There is a deer in the park.) 2:49 Bon travail! / Good job! (Outro) #FrenchPhonics #LearnFrench #FrenchNasalVowels #FrenchPronunciation #StructuredLiteracy #ScienceOfReading #FSL #FrenchImmersion #HomePractice #MmeOntario #SonAuGraphe #FrenchLesson #ReadingStrategies
How to Pronounce AIM in French ✨ Lesson 68: The Nasal [ɛ̃] Sound (aim = [ɛ̃])
𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗹 AIN 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟲𝟳! 📚 In this French phonics lesson, children learn that the letters ain work together to make one nasal vowel sound: [ɛ̃]. This is the same sound as in and ein, but with a different spelling pattern. We practice hearing it, saying it, and reading it in words—then build decoding fluency with word-work chains and sentence reading (structured literacy / Science of Reading aligned). Perfect for parents & teachers supporting French Immersion or Core French (FSL). 🌟 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗦𝗼𝗻-𝗮𝘂-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 & 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: https://mmeontario.com/son-au-graphe-supporting-french-structured-literacy-with-free-home-practice-resources/ 📌 𝗦𝗼𝗻-𝗮𝘂-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 (Lessons in order): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFVbwAxnxPc8V62RXuasX5rpR0pBkcHBq ❓ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝗻-𝗮𝘂-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲? 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 (How-To Guide): https://youtu.be/NqPVnuQmeBw ✅ WHAT THIS LESSON TEACHES (ENGLISH) • New sound: AIN = [ɛ̃] (nasal vowel) In French, ain makes one nasal sound—you do not pronounce the n separately. This lesson helps children: recognize the spelling ain pronounce [ɛ̃] smoothly decode "ain" words quickly and confidently • Example words (from the lesson): main (hand) maintenant (now) demain (tomorrow) pain (bread) • Word Work (letter-change chains): We build decoding automaticity by changing one part at a time: bain → main → train → sain pain → plain • Sentences (reading + writing): « Il fait beau maintenant. » – It's nice out now. « Elle met du beurre sur son pain. » – She puts butter on her bread. ✅ CE QUE CETTE LEÇON ENSEIGNE (FRANÇAIS) • Nouveau son : ain = [ɛ̃] (voyelle nasale) Le groupe de lettres ain fait un seul son nasal [ɛ̃]. On n'entend pas le n séparément. • Mots-exemples (dans la vidéo) : main, maintenant, demain, pain • Travail de mots (chaînes) : bain → main → train → sain pain → plain • Phrases (lecture + écriture) : « Il fait beau maintenant. » « Elle met du beurre sur son pain. » 🔤 Vocabulary / Vocabulaire (EN meanings) main = hand maintenant = now demain = tomorrow pain = bread bain = bath train = train sain = healthy plain = flat / plain beurre = butter ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPITRES (Bilingual) 0:00 Intro – Leçon 67 : ain [ɛ̃] 0:05 1. Le nouveau son avec des exemples (New sound with examples) 0:09 Mot : main (hand) 0:15 Mot : maintenant (now) 0:22 Mot : demain (tomorrow) 0:26 Mot : pain (bread) 0:31 2. Travail de mots (Word work – get ready) 0:39 Écoute et épelle / Listen and spell – forme bain 0:50 Change : bain → main (b → m) 1:04 Change : main → train (m → tr) 1:18 Change : train → sain (tr → s) 1:29 Forme : pain 1:38 Change : pain → plain (p → pl) 1:51 3. Lire et écrire une/des phrases (Read & write sentences) 1:56 Phrase 1 : « Il fait beau maintenant. » (It's nice out now.) 2:03 Phrase 2 : « Elle met du beurre sur son pain. » (She puts butter on her bread.) 2:11 Bon travail! / Good job! (Outro) #FrenchPhonics #LearnFrench #FrenchNasalVowels #FrenchPronunciation #StructuredLiteracy #ScienceOfReading #FSL #FrenchImmersion #HomePractice #MmeOntario #SonAuGraphe #FrenchLesson #ReadingStrategies
How to Pronounce AIN in French ✨ Lesson 67: The Nasal [ɛ̃] Sound (ain = [ɛ̃])
𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟲𝟲 teaches children that the letters ein work together to make one nasal vowel sound: [ɛ̃]. 📚 This is the same nasal sound family as in/ain, but spelled ein in specific words. In this structured literacy / Science of Reading aligned lesson, kids practice the sound in real words, then build decoding fluency with a step-by-step word-work chain and sentence reading. Perfect for parents & teachers supporting French Immersion or Core French (FSL). 🌟 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗦𝗼𝗻-𝗮𝘂-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 & 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: https://mmeontario.com/son-au-graphe-supporting-french-structured-literacy-with-free-home-practice-resources/ 📌 𝗦𝗼𝗻-𝗮𝘂-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 (Lessons in order): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFVbwAxnxPc8V62RXuasX5rpR0pBkcHBq ❓ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝗻-𝗮𝘂-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲? 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 (How-To Guide): https://youtu.be/NqPVnuQmeBw ✅ WHAT THIS LESSON TEACHES (ENGLISH) • New sound: EIN = [ɛ̃] (nasal vowel) In French, ein makes one nasal sound [ɛ̃]—you do not pronounce the n separately. Students learn to: recognize the spelling ein pronounce [ɛ̃] smoothly decode and spell words with ein confidently • Example words (from the lesson): ceinture (belt) plein (full) peinture (paint / painting) • Word Work (letter-change chain): This chain builds strong decoding + spelling by changing one part at a time: feint → peint → teint → ceint → ceinture → peinture → tenture • Sentences (reading + writing): « Il porte une ceinture. » – He wears a belt. « Elle aime faire de la peinture. » – She likes to paint. ✅ CE QUE CETTE LEÇON ENSEIGNE (FRANÇAIS) • Nouveau son : ein = [ɛ̃] (voyelle nasale) Le groupe de lettres ein fait un seul son nasal [ɛ̃]. On n’entend pas le n séparément. • Mots-exemples (dans la vidéo) : ceinture, plein, peinture • Travail de mots (chaîne) : feint → peint → teint → ceint → ceinture → peinture → tenture • Phrases (lecture + écriture) : « Il porte une ceinture. » « Elle aime faire de la peinture. » 🔤 Vocabulary / Vocabulaire (EN meanings) ceinture = belt plein = full peinture = paint / painting feint = feigned / pretends (as a word form in the chain) peint = painted / paints teint = complexion / tinted ceint = girded / wears (belted) tenture = hanging / tapestry / drapery ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPITRES (Bilingual) 0:00 Intro – Leçon 66 : ein [ɛ̃] 0:04 1. Le nouveau son avec des exemples (New sound with examples) 0:09 Mot : ceinture (belt) 0:20 Mot : plein (full) 0:24 Mot : peinture (paint/painting) 0:29 2. Travail de mots (Word work) 0:37 Écoute et épelle / Listen and spell – feint 0:48 Change : feint → peint (f → p) 1:04 Change : peint → teint (p → t) 1:16 Change : teint → ceint (t → c) 1:28 Ajoute : ceint → ceinture (+ ure) 1:40 Change : ceinture → peinture (c → p) 1:54 Enlève : peinture → tenture (enlève i) 2:20 3. Lire et écrire une/des phrases (Read & write sentences) 2:25 Phrase 1 : « Il porte une ceinture. » (He wears a belt.) 2:33 Phrase 2 : « Elle aime faire de la peinture. » (She likes to paint.) 2:41 Bon travail! / Good job! (Outro) #FrenchPhonics #LearnFrench #FrenchNasalVowels #FrenchPronunciation #StructuredLiteracy #ScienceOfReading #FSL #FrenchImmersion #HomePractice #MmeOntario #SonAuGraphe #FrenchLesson #ReadingStrategies
How to Pronounce EIN in French ✨ Lesson 66: The Nasal [ɛ̃] Sound (ein = [ɛ̃])
𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗹 UN 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟲𝟱! 📚 In this French phonics lesson, children learn that the letters un work together to make one nasal vowel sound: [œ̃]. We practice hearing it, saying it, and reading it in words—then build decoding fluency with word-work chains and sentence reading (structured literacy / Science of Reading aligned). Perfect for parents & teachers supporting French Immersion or Core French (FSL). 🌟 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗦𝗼𝗻-𝗮𝘂-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 & 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: https://mmeontario.com/son-au-graphe-supporting-french-structured-literacy-with-free-home-practice-resources/ 📌 𝗦𝗼𝗻-𝗮𝘂-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 (Lessons in order): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFVbwAxnxPc8V62RXuasX5rpR0pBkcHBq ❓ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝗻-𝗮𝘂-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲? 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 (How-To Guide): https://youtu.be/NqPVnuQmeBw ✅ WHAT THIS LESSON TEACHES (ENGLISH) • New sound: UN = [œ̃] (nasal vowel) In French, un makes one nasal sound—you do not pronounce the n separately. Students learn to: recognize the spelling un pronounce the nasal vowel [œ̃] decode and spell “un” words with confidence • Example words (from the lesson): un (one / a) lundi (Monday) brun (brown) chacun (each / each one) • Word Work (letter-change chains): We build fluency by changing one part at a time: chacun → aucun → un → une lune → rune → brune → brun • Sentences (reading + writing): « C’est lundi aujourd’hui. » – It’s Monday today. « Je colorie l’arbre avec du brun et du vert. » – I color the tree with brown and green. ✅ CE QUE CETTE LEÇON ENSEIGNE (FRANÇAIS) • Nouveau son : un = [œ̃] (voyelle nasale) Le groupe de lettres un fait un seul son nasal [œ̃]. On ne prononce pas le n séparément. • Mots-exemples (dans la vidéo) : un, lundi, brun, chacun • Travail de mots (chaînes) : chacun → aucun → un → une lune → rune → brune → brun • Phrases (lecture + écriture) : « C’est lundi aujourd’hui. » « Je colorie l’arbre avec du brun et du vert. » 🔤 Vocabulary / Vocabulaire (EN meanings) un = one / a / an lundi = Monday brun = brown chacun = each one / everyone aucun = none / no one une = one (feminine) / a (feminine) lune = moon rune = rune brune = brown (feminine) aujourd’hui = today arbre = tree vert = green ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPITRES (Bilingual) 0:00 Intro – Leçon 65 : un [œ̃] 0:04 1. Le nouveau son avec des exemples (New sound with examples) 0:08 Mot : un (one / a) 0:14 Mot : lundi (Monday) 0:21 Mot : brun (brown) 0:25 Mot : chacun (each one) 0:29 2. Travail de mots (Word work – get ready) 0:37 Écoute et épelle / Listen and spell – forme chacun 0:50 Change : chacun → aucun (enlève “ch”) 1:04 Change : aucun → un (enlève “auc”) 1:16 Change : un → une (ajoute “e”) 1:29 Forme : lune 1:40 Change : lune → rune (l → r) 1:54 Change : rune → brune (ajoute “b”) 2:06 Change : brune → brun (enlève “e”) 2:20 3. Lire et écrire une/des phrases (Read & write phrases) 2:25 Phrase 1 : « C’est lundi aujourd’hui. » (It’s Monday today.) 2:32 Phrase 2 : « Je colorie l’arbre avec du brun et du vert. » (I color the tree with brown and green.) 2:41 Bon travail! / Good job! (Outro) #FrenchPhonics #LearnFrench #FrenchNasalVowels #FrenchPronunciation #StructuredLiteracy #ScienceOfReading #FSL #FrenchImmersion #HomePractice #MmeOntario #SonAuGraphe #FrenchLesson #ReadingStrategies
How to Pronounce UN in French ✨ Lesson 65: The Nasal [œ̃] Sound (un = [œ̃])
𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗹 ON 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟲𝟰! 📚 In this French phonics lesson, children learn that the letters on work together to make one nasal vowel sound: [ɔ̃]. We practice hearing it, saying it, and reading it in words—then build decoding fluency with word-work chains and sentence reading (structured literacy / Science of Reading aligned). Perfect for parents & teachers supporting French Immersion or Core French (FSL). 🌟 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗦𝗼𝗻-𝗮𝘂-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 & 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: https://mmeontario.com/son-au-graphe-supporting-french-structured-literacy-with-free-home-practice-resources/ 📌 𝗦𝗼𝗻-𝗮𝘂-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 (Lessons in order): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFVbwAxnxPc8V62RXuasX5rpR0pBkcHBq ❓ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝗻-𝗮𝘂-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲? 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 (How-To Guide): https://youtu.be/NqPVnuQmeBw ✅ WHAT THIS LESSON TEACHES (ENGLISH) • New sound: ON = [ɔ̃] (nasal vowel) In French, on makes one nasal sound—you do not pronounce the n separately. This lesson helps children: recognize the spelling on pronounce [ɔ̃] smoothly decode “on” words quickly and confidently • Example words (from the lesson): lion (lion) ongle (nail) onze (eleven) non (no) • Word Work (letter-change chains): We build decoding automaticity by changing one part at a time: mon → son → bon → ton Then we extend to final -ond words: fond → rond → fond • Sentences (reading + writing): « Gaston aime le melon. » – Gaston likes melon. « Mon oncle est dans le salon. » – My uncle is in the living room. ✅ CE QUE CETTE LEÇON ENSEIGNE (FRANÇAIS) • Nouveau son : on = [ɔ̃] (voyelle nasale) En français, on fait un seul son nasal [ɔ̃]. On ne prononce pas le n séparément. • Mots-exemples (dans la vidéo) : lion, ongle, onze, non • Travail de mots (chaînes) : mon → son → bon → ton fond → rond → fond • Phrases (lecture + écriture) : « Gaston aime le melon. » « Mon oncle est dans le salon. » 🔤 Vocabulary / Vocabulaire (EN meanings) lion = lion ongle = nail onze = eleven non = no mon = my son = his / her bon = good ton = your fond = bottom / back (of something) rond = round melon = melon oncle = uncle salon = living room ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPITRES (Bilingual) 0:00 Intro – Leçon 64 : on [ɔ̃] 0:05 1. Le nouveau son avec des exemples (New sound with examples) 0:09 Mot : lion (lion) 0:15 Mot : ongle (nail) 0:19 Mot : onze (eleven) 0:26 Mot : non (no) 0:31 2. Travail de mots (Word work – get ready) 0:39 Écoute et épelle / Listen and spell 0:39 Forme : mon 0:51 Change : mon → son (m → s) 1:04 Change : son → bon (s → b) 1:16 Change : bon → ton (b → t) 1:30 Forme : fond 1:44 Change : fond → rond (f → r) 1:57 Change : rond → fond (r → f) 2:24 3. Lire et écrire une/des phrases (Read & write sentences) 2:30 Phrase 1 : « Gaston aime le melon. » (Gaston likes melon.) 2:37 Phrase 2 : « Mon oncle est dans le salon. » (My uncle is in the living room.) 2:45 Bon travail! / Good job! (Outro) #FrenchPhonics #LearnFrench #FrenchNasalVowels #StructuredLiteracy #FrenchPronunciation #FrenchForBeginners #HomePractice #MmeOntario #FrenchLesson #ScienceOfReading #FSL #FrenchImmersion #SonAuGraphe #ReadingStrategies
How to Pronounce ON in French ✨ Lesson 64: The Nasal [ɔ̃] Sound (on = [ɔ̃])
𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗹 IN 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟲𝟯! 📚 In this French phonics lesson, children learn that the letters in work together to make one nasal vowel sound: [ɛ̃]. This sound is different from an/en [ã], so we practice hearing it, saying it, and reading it in words—then build decoding fluency with a strong word-work chain and sentence reading (structured literacy / Science of Reading aligned). Perfect for parents & teachers supporting French Immersion or Core French (FSL). 🌟 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗦𝗼𝗻-𝗮𝘂-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 & 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: https://mmeontario.com/son-au-graphe-supporting-french-structured-literacy-with-free-home-practice-resources/ 📌 𝗦𝗼𝗻-𝗮𝘂-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 (Lessons in order): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFVbwAxnxPc8V62RXuasX5rpR0pBkcHBq ❓ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝗻-𝗮𝘂-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲? 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 (How-To Guide): https://youtu.be/NqPVnuQmeBw ✅ WHAT THIS LESSON TEACHES (ENGLISH) • New sound: IN = [ɛ̃] (nasal vowel) In French, in makes one nasal sound—you do not pronounce the n separately. Kids learn to: spot in in words pronounce [ɛ̃] smoothly decode “in” words quickly and confidently • Example words (from the lesson): lapin (rabbit) indice (clue) insecte (insect) sapin (pine tree) • Word Work (letter-change chain): We build automatic decoding by changing one part at a time while keeping -in stable: malin → marin → matin → mutin → butin → lutin → latin → patin • Sentences (reading + writing): « Le lapin est dans le jardin. » – The rabbit is in the garden. « Je veux faire du patin à glace. » – I want to go ice skating. ✅ CE QUE CETTE LEÇON ENSEIGNE (FRANÇAIS) • Nouveau son : in = [ɛ̃] (voyelle nasale) Le groupe de lettres in fait un seul son nasal [ɛ̃]. On n’entend pas le n séparément. • Mots-exemples (dans la vidéo) : lapin, indice, insecte, sapin • Travail de mots (chaîne) : malin → marin → matin → mutin → butin → lutin → latin → patin • Phrases (lecture + écriture) : « Le lapin est dans le jardin. » « Je veux faire du patin à glace. » 🔤 Vocabulary / Vocabulaire (EN meanings) lapin = rabbit indice = clue insecte = insect sapin = pine tree malin = clever / tricky marin = sailor / marine matin = morning mutin = rebellious / naughty butin = loot / booty lutin = elf / goblin latin = Latin patin = skate ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPITRES (Bilingual) 0:00 Intro – Leçon 63 : in [ɛ̃] 0:04 1. Le nouveau son avec des exemples (New sound with examples) 0:09 Mot : lapin (rabbit) 0:14 Mot : indice (clue) 0:19 Mot : insecte (insect) 0:22 Mot : sapin (pine tree) 0:25 Révision des mots (Review) : indice, insecte, sapin, lapin 0:29 2. Travail de mots (Word work – get ready) 0:34 Écoute et épelle / Listen and spell 0:40 Forme : malin 0:50 Change : malin → marin (l → r) 1:04 Change : marin → matin 1:15 Change : matin → mutin (a → u) 1:29 Change : mutin → butin (m → b) 1:43 Change : butin → lutin (b → l) 1:56 Change : lutin → latin (u → a) 2:09 Change : latin → patin (l → p) 2:24 3. Lire et écrire une/des phrases (Read & write sentences) 2:29 Phrase 1 : « Le lapin est dans le jardin. » (The rabbit is in the garden.) 2:37 Phrase 2 : « Je veux faire du patin à glace. » (I want to go ice skating.) 2:45 Bon travail! / Good job! (Outro) #FrenchPhonics #LearnFrench #FrenchNasalVowels #StructuredLiteracy #FrenchPronunciation #FrenchForBeginners #HomePractice #MmeOntario #FrenchLesson #ScienceOfReading #FSL #FrenchImmersion #SonAuGraphe #ReadingStrategies
How to Pronounce IN in French ✨ Lesson 63: The Nasal [ɛ̃] Sound (in = [ɛ̃])
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