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From Breath to Ear: Keys to Better Pronunciation and Listening for World Languages
Stop guessing the nuances of foreign tongues and discover the precise mechanics of how your mouth shapes every vowel and consonant. This masterclass cuts through the complexity with practical tools from a top linguistics researcher, turning the way you hear and speak languages on its head.
Bibliothèque Drouot (Paris 9th)
About
Discover the foundations of phonetics during this exclusive lecture focused on improving your pronunciation and listening skills for languages around the world. Led by expert Danilo A. Lombardo, the session explores how visualizing articulatory positions and utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet can help you master complex sounds, vowels, and tones. This event is open to participants aged 18 and over and takes place on December 1, 2026, at the Bibliothèque Drouot in the 9th arrondissement. Attendance is free of charge, though booking your spot in advance through the library’s standard reservation channels is required.
Come and find effective strategies to improve your pronunciation, such as visualizing articulatory positions and simply linking them to the International Phonetic Alphabet. Varied examples will guide you through the pronunciation of consonants, vowels, and tones of different languages.
Danilo A. Lombardo conducts experimental phonetics research at the SPAPL-CUNY Haskins Laboratories and Yale University. He is interested in the articulatory, acoustic, and cognitive aspects of pronunciation.
Event presented in partnership with the "General Phonetics, Psycholinguistics, and Foreign Language Learning" course offered by the Cours d’Adultes de Paris (CAP) and facilitated by Danilo A. Lombardo. This lecture previously took place at the Germaine Tillion library in June 2026.
Our take on this event
Join us at the Bibliothèque Drouot on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00, for an insightful lecture on the mechanics of speech. Designed for adults, this event provides practical strategies to enhance how you hear and produce sounds in different languages, covering essential articulatory, acoustic, and cognitive aspects.
Guest speaker Danilo A. Lombardo, a researcher in experimental phonetics from the CUNY Haskins Laboratories and Yale University, will guide you through the process of linking physical articulatory positions with the International Phonetic Alphabet. This session is presented in partnership with the 'General Phonetics, Psycholinguistics, and Foreign Language Learning' program offered by the Paris Adult Education (CAP) courses.
Admission is free for all attendees. Please note that booking is mandatory to ensure your participation. You may secure your spot by contacting the library directly on-site, by phone, or via email.
