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 · 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 or frustrated. From science
fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in French for
Beginners will make learning French easy and enjoyable.