An Introductorie for to Lerne to Read, To Pronounce, and to Speke French Trewly

An Introductorie for to Lerne to Read, To Pronounce, and to Speke French Trewly by Giles Du Wés is a rare Tudor-era handbook that brings 16th-century French instruction to life for modern listeners. Compiled for Lady Mary of England and rooted in Early Modern practice, the book pairs bilingual phrases, vocabulary, and phonetic markings to teach reading, pronunciation, and spoken French as it was taught in the Renaissance. Part historical artifact, part practical phrasebook, this Languages audiobook reproduces Du Wés’s meticulous pronunciation system and its distinctive accent notation, offering insight into how French was heard and taught to English learners under the reign of Henry VIII’s daughter. Listeners will encounter side-by-side translations, model dialogues, and orthographic notes that reveal both pedagogical methods and cultural ties between English and French courts. The edition preserves original structure and editorial notes that explain changes in accent placement and other small editorial decisions. Ideal for students of historical linguistics, francophiles curious about language pedagogy, Tudor history buffs, and language teachers seeking classical methods, this audiobook is a fascinating bridge between practical language learning and the history of pronunciation.