savoir v. connaître

The irregular verbs savoir and connaître both mean 'to know. Listen first to the pronunciation of their forms in the present. 

Savoir and connaître are used in different contexts or to describe different degrees of knowledge. Savoir is used for facts, things known by heart, or abilities.When followed by an infinitive, savoir indicates knowing how to do something.(Je sais jouer de la guitare. ) Connaître is used for people and places and represents a personal acquaintance or familiarity.