EP 81 | 🟢(PART 2) "CH" Sometimes Sounds Like "K" | Words Where CH = K = Qu | The CH and Qu Challenge in French episode artwork

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EP 81 | 🟢(PART 2) "CH" Sometimes Sounds Like "K" | Words Where CH = K = Qu | The CH and Qu Challenge in French

from Francisation Réussie avec Annie · host Annie Nanking

Send us Fan MailYouTube Link for CH=K= QuReady to conquer two of French's trickiest sounds? We're diving into the CH that sounds like K (yes, really!) and the Q that's never alone without its U buddy!Why does 'chat' sound like 'sha' but 'chorale' sounds like 'korale'?We tackle two tricky French sounds that challenge learners everywhere: the CH that sounds like K in Greek-origin words, and the Q sound that's always paired with U in French.• Breaking down why CH becomes K in Greek-derived words • Real examples: chlore (chlorine), chrétien (Christian), orchestre (orchestra), archéologue (archaeologist) • Practice sentences to master the CH sound • Understanding the Q sound and why it's always followed by U • Essential vocabulary and common Q expressions • Full sentence pronunciation drills with the Q soundStay committed to your French learning adventure!The Rule Explanation:•CH = "SH" sound in most French words (chat, cheval, chanter)•CH = "K" sound in words of Greek origin (chorale, orchestre, technique, psychologie)•CH = "K" sound in some borrowed words (chaos, chrome, chronique)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Nous abordons deux sons français qui posent souvent des difficultés aux apprenants : le CH, qui se prononce K dans les mots d'origine grecque, et le son Q, toujours suivi de U en français.• Analyse de la prononciation du CH en tant que K dans les mots d'origine grecque  • Exemples détaillés comme chlore, chrétien, orchestre, archéologue  • Phrases pratiques pour s'entraîner avec le son CH  • Introduction au son Q et à son association systématique avec la lettre U  • Liste de vocabulaire et expressions courantes avec le son Q  • Exercices de prononciation avec des phrases complètes intégrant le son Q  Continuez à persévérer dans votre apprentissage du français !Support the showFrancisation Réussie Avec Annie - YouTubePour vous aider à approfondir votre Français.Ressources disponibles.

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Send us Fan Mail YouTube Link for CH=K= Qu Ready to conquer two of French's trickiest sounds? We're diving into the CH that sounds like K (yes, really!) and the Q that's never alone without its U buddy! Why does 'chat' sound like 'sha' but 'chorale' sounds like 'korale'? We tackle two tricky French sounds that challenge learners everywhere: the CH that sounds like K in Greek-origin words, and the Q sound that's always paired with U in French. • Breaking down why CH becomes K in Greek-de...

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