The Gn/nier sounds

Sound execution

  • The GN sound is made with the back of the tongue.
  • The sound nier is made with the tip of the tongue as if pronouncing “ni”.”

Series 1: Practise pronouncing the following words

Read the following words out loud and then explain them.

  • Swimming
  • Combing / self-combing
  • Highlight
  • Underline
  • Save

Swimming

Comb 

** also Combing your hair**

Highlight

Draw a coloured line over the word/sentence. Use a highlighter to do this.

Underline

Make a line under the word/phrase.

Save

Practice exercise for the verb “épargner” (to save)”

Write a short paragraph (2 or 3 sentences) representing each of the definitions of the verb “to save” (1 paragraph per definition). 

Series 2: Practise pronouncing the following words

Read the following words out loud and then explain them.

  • the last
  • the cook
  • the ceiling light
  • my niece
  • my opinion (feminine)

Series 3: Practise pronouncing the following words

Read the following words out loud and then explain them.

  • the banana tree
  • the customs officer
  • the attic
  • aluminium
  • the basket
  • the meeting
  • a disadvantage
  • colonial
  • harmonious
  • pecuniary

Series 4: Practise pronouncing the following words

Read the following words out loud and then explain them.

  • a lamb
  • a spider
  • a mushroom
  • cognac
  • disdainful
  • a vineyard
  • the campaign
  • the summons
  • the signal
  • the handle
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