Parlez: French Accent Coach
Sound like a real Parisian.
About
This app helps intermediate and advanced French speakers refine their pronunciation to sound like native Parisians. It analyzes recordings against a proprietary phoneme model, providing detailed feedback on specific sounds and mouth positions. Improve your accent with literary texts and track your progress with a persistent score.
What's New in Parlez
1.1.0
May 16, 2026
- Lessons now match your level. - Redesigned passage results: see how each sound landed, your best line, and one thing to work on.
Subscription plans
Basic Annual
Access to all lessons, coaching, and activities
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FAQ
What is Parlez?
Parlez is an education app designed to help intermediate and advanced French speakers improve their pronunciation and sound like native Parisians. It focuses on refining accent through detailed phonetic analysis and targeted feedback.
Who is Parlez for?
Parlez is intended for adults who already have a foundational understanding of French and wish to perfect their accent. It is not designed for beginners but for those who want to sound more authentic.
How does Parlez help improve my accent?
Parlez analyzes your recordings against a proprietary phoneme model trained on native Parisian speech. It provides side-by-side waveform comparisons and specific feedback on mouth positions and tongue placement for each sound you need to correct.
Does Parlez offer French learning content?
Parlez uses a growing library of public domain French literature and cultural texts for practice, rather than basic textbook dialogues. This allows users to refine their accent while engaging with authentic literary content.
What kind of feedback does Parlez provide?
The app offers per-phoneme feedback, detailing exactly how to adjust your tongue, lips, and jaw to form sounds correctly. It also includes an isolated drill mode for specific phonemes that are proving difficult.
How does Parlez track progress?
Parlez features a persistent Parisian score that tracks your accent improvement over time. This score allows you to monitor your progress and see how your pronunciation is evolving.
What devices is Parlez available on?
Parlez is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible for users across Apple's mobile ecosystem.
Is Parlez free to use?
Parlez is free to download and use, with in-app purchases available for additional content or features. The core functionality is accessible without initial payment.