Compare five common practice targets
| Target | What to listen for | A next attempt |
|---|---|---|
| Vowels | Does a steady reference become a sliding sound? | Keep the vowel shape stable in one short word. |
| u and ou | Do two different French vowels sound identical? | Compare tu and tout with audio. |
| Nasal vowels | Does an extra n or m appear after the vowel? | Replay the complete word before copying it. |
| Final letters | Are you saying a consonant absent from the model? | Check that specific word rather than guessing from spelling. |
| Phrase rhythm | Does each word sound like a separate unit? | Repeat one short group at a comfortable pace. |
These are starting points, not a diagnosis for every English speaker. Your own recordings should determine which target matters now.
A focused correction routine
Choose a phrase from the audio library and record an initial attempt. Compare it with the model, select one item in the table, and make a second recording. Keep the sentence the same so you can hear the effect of the change.
For /y/ and /u/, use the vowel trainer. For final letters, open the final-consonant guide. If you cannot identify the feature, ask a teacher about a short recording rather than asking whether your entire accent is “good.”
Avoid overcorrection
Not all final consonants are silent, not every vowel before n is nasal, and pronunciation varies between speakers. Copy the target example in its context instead of turning a beginner cue into an absolute rule.
A speech recognizer accepting the sentence is not proof that the correction worked. It reports detected text. Listen to the recording and check the target directly.
Use the correction in a reply
After repeating the model, hide it and answer a related prompt. A guided Parle mission places sound practice inside a short exchange. Keep the correction small enough that you can still think about what you are saying.