There’s a wonderful little gem of a website called www.Forvo.com and it’s basically a place where you can hear words in almost any language pronounced by native speakers! ¡Fantástico!

Forvo is essentially a pronunciation dictionary powered by native speakers from around the world. Whether you’re learning Spanish, French, Japanese, or even a lesser-known language like Franco-Provençal (spoken by about 140,000 people across France, Italy, and Switzerland), Forvo has you covered.

Getting started with Forvo is really simple:

1. Type in a word – Enter any word in any language into the search bar.
2. Select the language – If the word exists in multiple languages, Forvo will show you a list to choose from.
3. Listen to native speakers – Click the small blue triangular play button to hear the pronunciation.

For example, let’s search for the word “internet,” which exists in many languages. After typing it in, Forvo will display results in different languages, showing pronunciation variations and even phrases where the word appears.

One of Forvo’s best features is that it provides multiple recordings of the same word by different native speakers. This means you can hear how pronunciation varies by region. For instance, in French, you might find recordings from:

- A male speaker from France
- A female speaker from Switzerland
- A male speaker from Canada

This is incredibly helpful for understanding regional accents and choosing a pronunciation that works best for you. The same applies to English—an Australian speaker will sound different from someone in the U.S. or the U.K.

If you ever learn a new word and aren’t quite sure how to pronounce it, Forvo is the perfect tool to help. Listening to multiple native speakers will give you a well-rounded understanding of the word’s pronunciation. You can then mimic the pronunciation you prefer and practice until it feels natural.

So next time you're unsure about a word, give Forvo a try! It’s a fun, easy, and super effective way to refine your pronunciation skills.

Happy learning!