'This book is fantastic for getting a real feel for the language and makes me feel like I've accomplished something.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Short Stories in French for Beginners has been written especially for beginner to intermediate level language learners, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading.
What does this book give you?
· Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary
· Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently
· Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability
· Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'
· Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way
Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including
· A glossary for bolded words in each text
· Full plot summary
· A bilingual word list
· Comprehension questions after each chapter.
As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in French for Beginners will make learning French easy and enjoyable.
Reviews from other language learners:
'These stories are really supporting my learning and are fun to read... I'm hooked and hoping there is a whole series.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I'm learning French on an app but wanted to take it to the next level. This book is fantastic for getting a real feel for the language and makes me feel like I've accomplished something.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book was fantastic. This has helped me increase my vocabulary incredibly! ... I can safely say this has been the very best book for learning French I have ever used in all of my time as a French student.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
