<p>Aimed at advanced students of French without an extensive background in linguistics, <i>Savoir dire</i> clearly and accessibly explains all major features of standard French pronunciation. The text successfully integrates pronunciation practice into all the major components of general French study: language, linguistics, culture, and literature. This edition provides students and professors with a fresh view of contemporary French pronunciation.</p><ul><li>Variety and balance of practice exercises include activities that focus on pronunciation of everyday words and phrases, frequently used grammatical forms, nursery rhymes, dialogues, and poetry.<li><i>Linguistic Notes</i> highlight regional and social variations in pronunciation, concentrating on the major areas of France and Quebec, as well as the most up-to-date research in French linguistics on the changes in French pronunciation.<li>Areas of focus include phonetics, the vocabulary of the speech organs, and correct pronunciation.</ul>