Compares the characteristic patterns of French and English intonation in a number of every-day phrases and sentences. Analysing French intonation, a class of students learn to listen for basic patterns and their variations, and how to reproduce the characteristic “music” of French speech. Stresses the importance of practice in listening as well as in speaking. No other credits available.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320089
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Foreign language films
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → French language
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Language and languages - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)