Short Stories in French for Beginners

Short Stories in French for Beginners
Author: Olly Richards
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2018-10-04
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1473683440

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in French for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating 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.

French Short Stories for Beginners

French Short Stories for Beginners
Author: Lingo Mastery
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2019-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781096495222

Finding material for your French immersion can be a nightmare, but not anymore! French students regularly have to go through the toughest experiences to find proper reading material that isn't too tough for them - as teachers; we know this. This is why we've created French Short Stories for Beginners to ensure that young and old students at the Beginner level can have yet another chance to immerse themselves into fun and interactive stories designer for you, the student. Twenty easy-to-read, entertaining and interesting stories await inside, along with the best tools to help you practice once you're done reading each tale. Our book will ensure you not only can read something that will expand your knowledge on French but that you will understand and be able to pick it apart piece by piece in your quest for learning. How French Short Stories for Beginners works: Each story is designed to keep you engaged an interested as well as using vocabulary that you will actually use. The summaries follow a synopsis in French and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to see if you understood what the tale was about. At the end of those summaries, you'll be provided with a list of the most relevant vocabulary involved in the lesson, as well as slang and sayings that you may not have understood at first glance! Finally, you'll be provided with a set of tricky questions in French, providing you with the chance to prove that you learned something in the story. Don't worry if you don't know the answer to any - we will provide them immediately after, but no cheating! Do you think you can handle it? If the answer is yes, then you're definitely on your way to becoming a French speaker, and we'll certainly make that dream come true! We recommend this book for French learners at A2 level and above as it is designed for students with a basic understanding of French. So look no further! Pick up your copy of French Short Stories for Beginners Vol.2 and start learning French right now!

French Short Stories

French Short Stories
Author: Language Guru
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-06-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781533608314

There are various methods that can be used to learn French and finding the one that works for you will make the process more fun and fulfilling. This book offers a unique way to learn and practice French. It features stories from a popular fable to a literary work of art to build your knowledge and sustain your interest at the same time. It starts you off with a simple story you are familiar with and then offers a more challenging prose as you learn more. Although you are encouraged to use it regularly, you have the freedom to learn at your own pace without the added pressure of time constraints which makes the book ideal for adult learners.

Short Stories in French for Intermediate Learners

Short Stories in French for Intermediate Learners
Author: Olly Richards
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2021-05-13
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1529361516

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of French. Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in French for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students from a low-intermediate to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating 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, to help you progress confidently · Realistic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way · Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding · Pleasure! 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!' With intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you reading, Short Stories in French for Intermediate Learners will take your grasp of French to the next level with key features to support and consolidate your progress, including: · A glossary for bold-face words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · 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. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in French for Intermediate Learners uses reading as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning French, but to accelerate your journey towards fluency. Use the code inside the book and ebook to access the free bonus story and the discounted audiobook on our Language Readers Library site or on the Language Readers app.

French Short Stories for Beginners

French Short Stories for Beginners
Author: Adalyn Faure
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2018-02-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9781985395909

Bonjour. Je m'appelle Delphine, Delphine Ducros. Good morning. My name is Delphine, Delphine Ducros. Learn French with these fantastic short stories about Delphine Ducros. Improve your vocabulary and intuitively learn the grammar patterns of French. Stop learning French the unnatural way with text books and start absorbing the language in a fun and enjoyable form with stories. Every story is translated sentence by sentence in English and every story will provide a vocabulary list to make sure you understand everything. You won't be overwhelmed or feel like you've just been pushed into the deep end of language. You can take it as slowly or as fast as you'd like. Your learning is in your control! There's also sentence structures being introduced with every story to gently introduce you to the grammatical structures of French. BONUS: Free audio download is available for all new Audible.com customers. Learn the correct pronunciation of every word by listening to a native French speaker read the stories for you!

French Stories/Contes Francais

French Stories/Contes Francais
Author: Wallace Fowlie
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2012-07-31
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 0486120279

Ten unusual stories: "Micromégas" by Voltaire; "The Atheist's Mass" by Balzac; "The Legend of St. Julian the Hospitaler" by Flaubert; "Spleen of Paris" by Baudelaire; and more. English translations appear on facing pages.

French Short Stories for Beginners

French Short Stories for Beginners
Author: Touri Language Learning
Publisher: Touri Language Learning
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2019-06-05
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1726881792

What is the most challenging thing about learning French? It is finding helpful and engaging reading material that you can actually understand…. That is exactly what inspired us to write this book. How is a student supposed to learn when language instructors love providing materials that are tough expert-level literature with tons of grammar and rules? That style of book for new language learners can be overwhelming, and lead you to flip back and forth between a dictionary and your book… constantly! Not an effective use of your time nor the best way to learn. Is this how children learn their language skills? No. Enter French Stories for Beginners Vol. 1: You will find 10 easy-to-read, engaging, and fun stories that will help you to expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to improve your grasp of the French language. Improve your comprehension, grow your vocabulary and spark your imagination with these ten unconventional French short stories! All stories are written using vocabulary that you could easily use in your day-to-day conversations. The stories are written with beginner French learners in mind. With that said, it is highly recommended to have a basic understanding of French to achieve maximum enjoyment and effectiveness of the lessons. This program is excellent for those who want to get an introduction to the language or brush up on their French language skills. How to Read French Short Stories for Beginners: -Each story contains an important lesson in the French language (Verbs, Adjectives, Past Tense, Giving Directions, and more), involving an interesting and entertaining story with realistic dialogues and day-to-day situations. -A summary in French and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to gauge your comprehension of what the tale was about. -At the end of those summaries, you'll be provided with a list of vocabulary found in the lesson, as well as phrases that you may not have understood the first time! -Finally, you'll be given clever questions in French, so you can prove that you learned something in the stories. Even if you have tried multiple times to learn French these short stories will give you the jumpstart you need to finally grasp the language! Act now and grab your copy of French Short Stories and start learning the fun way!

Short Stories in French

Short Stories in French
Author: Richard Coward
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 271
Release: 1999-09-30
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 0141916370

This is an all new version of the popular PARALLEL TEXT series, containing eight pieces of contemporary fiction in the original French and in English translation. Including stories by Bolanger, Cotnoir, Le Clezio and Germain, this volume gives afascinating insight into French culture and literature as well as providing an invaluable educational tool.

Intermediate French Short Stories

Intermediate French Short Stories
Author: Touri Language Learning
Publisher: Touri Language Learning
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2019-06-04
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1798731592

Grow your vocabulary & improve your French skills with these 10 engaging French short stories! There are so many reasons to learn a new language. Just imagine the experience of real French culture and fun activities with locals that you will never forget for the rest of your life. The best way to learn a new language is by reading and building a strong base of vocabulary. In this French book you will find yourself glued to every single page of each captivating story that will keep you so engaged you’ll basically forget you’re even learning French! In this book you will find: -10 engaging short stories that range from outer space travel to life lessons. Filled with unexpected plot twists among other topics that you will find easy to understand and relate to. -The stories are broken down into manageable chapters, so you always make progress with the story. -Carefully written stories with you as an intermediate level reader in mind, using easy to understand grammar and commonly used words so you can enjoy reading while learning new grammatical structures without being overwhelmed. -Tons of natural dialogues in each story that you would actually use in an everyday conversation, which will significantly improve your speaking and comprehension ability at the same time! -At the end of each chapter there is a comprehensive guide specially designed for intermediate level readers. You will find a vocabulary list of some of the words from the story as well as a summary in French and English to make sure that you understand the tale completely. Chapter by chapter you will find yourself effortlessly reading each story. Not struggling like in boring reads or basic French textbooks. You will become captivated by reading the dialogue of the characters and learn how to express yourself in different contexts. Most importantly you will see massive growth through new French words that will get you closer to your goal of becoming fully conversational! Enjoy the book and remember to have fun on your French learning journey! So scroll back up and grab your copy of Intermediate French Short Stories Volume 1 right now!