17 results filtered with: French language - Orthography and spelling - Early works to 1800
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A theoretical and practical grammar of the French tongue, in which the present usage on pronunciation, orthography, and the rules of syntax is developed, And All Great Difficulties Cleared UP, according to the decisions of the French Academy. By M. de Lévizac.
Levizac, Jean-Pons-Victor Lecoutz de, -1813.Date: [1799]- Books
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A new French spelling-book, in tables from one to eight syllables, with the true English to every word. In the gradual order of teaching, and due orthography; and practical lessons on the foregoing tables; to which are annexed the catechism, and prayers, &c. (proper for schools) intended chiefly for young beginners; Adapted to the meanest Capacities. Approved of by several Eminent Masters, and now published for the use of schools. By Richard Pierce, late master of the Academy in Burlington-Gardens.
Pierce, Richard, master.Date: MDCCLXXXIII. [1783]- Books
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French pronunciation and reading made easy: or; the logographic-emblematical French spelling-book. Being a Method by which any Child, Four or Five Years old, and of ever so slow an Apprehension, although perfectly unacquainted with his Letters, will, in a few Months, be enabled to read French fluently, and pronounce it as if he were a Parisian born. To which are added instructions to enable any Person to put this Method in Practice; as likewise Certificates and other Vouchers of the Efficacy of the same. Published by M. Lenoir, Author of the Practique de L'Orateur Francois, de L'Eloge Funebre de Louis XVI, &c. and a Professor of the French Language, Elocution, and Belles-Lettres.
Lenoir, P. V.Date: 1799- Books
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Nouvelle methode pour apprendre a bien lire et a bien orthographier. En deux parties. La Prémiére [sic] regarde les commençans, & les conduit graduellement, d'une Manière fort aisée, de la Connoissance des simples Lettres de L'Alphabet, à la Lecture des Mots les plus longs & les plus difficiles. La seconde est pour ceux qui savent lire. Elle comprend les Règles nécessaires pour les perfectionner dans la Lecture & dans l'Orthographe, & traite de la Division des Syllabes, de la Ponctuation, des Lettres Capitales, de L'Elision, des Accens, &c. à la fin de laquelle on a mis un Recueil des Mots qu'on prononce de même, ou fort approchant, mais qui écrits différemment ont tout un autre Sens, &c. Pour l'usage de S.A.R. Mme. la Princesse Louise, Reine de Danemarc. Par Jean Palairet, Ci-Devant Précepteur pour la Langue Françoise, &c. de L. A. R. Monseigneur le Duc de Cumberland, Madame la Princesse Marie, & Madame la Princesse Louise.
Palairet, Jean, 1697-1774.Date: [1765?]- Books
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The pronunciation and orthography of the French language rendered perfectly easy, on a plan quite original. Containing, I. A concise, but comprehensive Theory of the Pronunciation, with Tables for Practice; in which are exemplified the different Sounds of the Vowels, Diphthongs, and Triphthongs; also those of the Single, Double, and Triple Consonants, in their various Situations: the Whole arranged alphabetically. II. A Vocabulary of such Words as are the same, and of others that resemble each other in Sound, but differ in Spelling, briefly explained, properly accented, the Parts of Speech, and the Genders of the Nouns distinguished. III. A Vocabulary of those Words which, though consisting of the same Letters, vary in Meaning or Pronunciation, and sometimes in both, according as they are differently connected or accentuated. IV. A Collection of Phrases, Dialogues, Maxims, Fables, Stories, and Repartees. V. Remarks on the Composition and Reading of French Verse, exemplified by Specimens of Poetry. For the use of schools and learners of French in general. By John Murdoch, Teacher of French, English, &c. and Compiler of the Radical Vocabulary of the French Language.
Murdoch, John, 1747-1824.Date: M.DCC.XCV. [1795]- Books
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The french tongue made easy to learners: or, a compleat system of directions, to illustrate the greatest difficulties of the French language, and to explain all the Niceties thereof. Containing in particular, I. A Dissertation on the French Pronunciation; the proper Use of Accents; an Explanation of the three different Sorts of Diphthongs and Triphthongs, and of the different Manner of pronouncing them in Poetry. II. A new Method proposed, whereby Learners may pronounce as correctly as Natives of France, by comparing similar Sounds in the English Language; and where such are wanting, by directing the proper Disposition of the Organs to form the Pronunciation. III. Rules for the Contraction of Syllables in samiliar Conversation, and for uttering them elegantly in Poetry &c. wherein all the quiescent Letters are denoted by particular Characters. IV. New and peculiar Directions relating to the Conjugations, and the proper Use of the several Tenses of Verbs; the Declension of Nouns; and the various Use of Articles and Pronouns, &c. All divided into Sections number'd in the Margin, and referred to by a copious Index, so that every Head and Case may be immediately sound and resolved. The Whole being an Abstract of an intirely New Plan of teaching the French Language, which hath met with a general Approbation in written Lectures upwards of fifteen Years, and by which Learners have been successfully taught. By James Fauchon, Teacher of the French Language in the University of Cambridge.
Fauchon, James.Date: MDCCLI. [1751]- Books
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The art of speaking French: or the French language methodised, for the use of the English. By Lewis Chambaud.
Chambaud, Lewis, -1776.Date: MDCCLXV. [1765]- Books
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A new royal French grammar: containing rules for the pronouncing and writing of the French tongue, some familiar phrases, dialogues, fables, and three vocabularies. By John Palairet, French and Writing - Master to their Royal Highnesses the Duke of Cumberland, the Princess of Hesse, and the Queen of Denmark.
Palairet, Jean, 1697-1774.Date: M.DCC.LXI. [1761]- Books
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Analyse des sons de la langue françoise; or principles of the French pronunciation and orthography: In which, All the single and combined Sounds of the French Language are described, and alphabetically exhibited under the general Heads of Vowels and Consonants; together with the Rules and Exceptions to which they are liable, both in pronouncing and writing them. The whole illustrated with critical and practical Observations from the best French Grammarians. By Mr. Porny, French-Master at Eton-College.
Porny, Mr.Date: MDCCLXXVI. [1776]- Books
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A grammar of the French tongue, with a prefatory discourse, containing an essay On the Proper Method for teaching and learning that language. By Lewis Chambaud.
Chambaud, Lewis, -1776.Date: MDCCLXXV. [1775]- Books
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The practical French grammar, containing plain and concise rules for the true pronunciation of the French language. An accurate Analysis of the Parts of Speech, &c. A copious Vocabulary, disposed under proper Heads. Phrases that occur most frequently in Discourse. Various Expressions, serving to display common Idioms in both Languages. Dialogues upon familiar, entertaining, and instructive Subjects. A Collection of judicious Sayings, smart Repartees, entertaining Stories, &c. The Whole laid down in a Manner so clear and methodical, as to render the Study and Attainment of the French Language easy to any Capacity. By Mr. Porny, French-Master, at Eton-College.
Porny, Mr.Date: M.DCC.XCVII. [1797]- Books
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The practical French grammar. Containing, Concise Rules for the true Pronunciation of the French Language. An accurate Analysis of the Parts of Speech, &c. A copious Vocabulary disposed under proper Heads; Phrases that occur most frequently in Discourse; Dialogues upon familiar, interesting and humorous Subjects; Sentences adapted as Examples, to point out several English and French Idioms; A Collection of judicious Sayings, smart Repartees, entertaining Stories, &c. The whole comprised in a rational and clear Method. By Mr. Porny, French-Master at Eton-College.
Porny, Mr.Date: M.DCC.LXVIII. [1768]- Books
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Nouvelle méthode pour apprendre à bien lire, et à bien orthographier. En deux parties. La première regarde les commençans, & les conduit graduellement, d'une maniere fort aisée, de la connoissance des simples Lettres de L'Alphabet, à la lecture des mots les plus longs & les plus difficiles. La seconde est pour ceux qui savent lire: Elle comprend les règles nécessaires pour les perfectionner dans lá Lecture & dans L'Orthographe, & traite de la division des Syllabes, de la Ponctuation, des Lettres Capitales, de L'Elision, des Accens, &c. à la fin de laquelle on a mis un Recueil de mots qu'on prononce de même, ou fort approchant, mais qui écrits différemment, ont tout un autre sens, &c. Pour L'Usage De Son Altesse Royale Madame La Princesse Louise, presentement Reine Dednemare. Par Jean Palairet, Ci-Devant Précepteur pour la Langue Françoise, &c. de L. A. R. Monseigneut le Duc de Cumberland, Madame la Princesse Marie, & Madame la Princesse Louise.
Palairet, Jean, 1697-1774.Date: 1748- Books
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An universal grammar of the French language, on an improved plan. By Nicolas Hamel, Graduate in the University of Caen and Rector of the town of L'Aigle in Normandy.
Hamel, Nicolas.Date: 1796- Books
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The pronunciation and orthography of the French language rendered perfectly easy, on a plan quite original: containing, I. A Concise, but Comprehensive Theory of the Pronunciation, with Tables for Practice; in which are exemplified the different sounds of the Vowels, Diphthongs and Triphthongs; also those of the Single, Double and Triple Consonants in their various Situations: The whole arranged alphabetically. II. A Vocabulary of such Words as are the same, and of others that resemble each other in Sound, but differ in Spelling, briefly explained, properly accented, the Parts of Speech, and the Genders of the Nouns distinguished. III. A Vocabulary of those Words which, tho' consisting of the same Letters, vary in Meaning or Pronunciation, and sometimes in both, according as they are differently connected or accentuated. To which are subjoined, As promiscuous exercises, A Collection of Easy Phrases, Familiar Dialogues, Moral Maxims, Select Fables, Humorous Stories and Repartees; to which are added, some Remarks on the Composition and Reading of French Verse, exemplified by Specimens of Poetry. For the Use of Schools and Learners of French in general. By John Murdoch, Teacher of French, English, &c. And Compiler of the Radical Vocabulary of the French Language.
Murdoch, John, 1747-1824.Date: M,DCC,LXXXVIII. [1788]- Books
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The modern French pronouncing spelling book, or key to the French language. ON AN Approved Plan. By P. Sheehy, A. M. Of The University Of Paris, Late Student Of T.C.D. Student Of Law, And Member Of The Honorable Society Of King's Inns, Dublin.
Sheehy, P.Date: 1798- Books
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Pratique de l'ortographe et de la prononciation de la langue françoise. Par J. B. Ozinde.
Ozinde, J. B.Date: M.DCC.XXV. [1725]