DaveAgain wrote:I just came across a short video that has an early recording of the Parisien accent, made by Ferdinand Brunot in 1912.
A search of the bnf.fr website brings up more recordings, and publications by Mr Brunot.
Thank you for sharing this. Absolutely delightful.
tastyonions wrote:A nice little discussion of the word dompter and the social nuances of pronunciation:
I really enjoyed this! For anyone who is fascinated by discussions of pronunciation, vocabulary, spelling, etc. as they relate to history, etymology, and class and other social factors, I recommend the fantastic though sadly discontinued podcast 'Parler comme jamais'. You can find it on any major podcast platform, and it's also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyCRmK8pIHdYtKC0JEIfZV92OhMoM_GTW
The host is easy to understand, and her rotating selection of guests offers a nice exposure to different voices. I was a low to medium B2 when I listened to it and had no real issues. I think my favourite episode was #28, 'À qui la faute?', on orthography and the complex role it plays in French society.