Short Stories in French for Beginners

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. n n I love Olly's work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers n n 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. n n What does this book give you? n n n * 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 n * Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently n * Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability n * 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!' n * Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way n n Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including n n * A glossary for bolded words in each text n * Full plot summary n * A bilingual word list n * Comprehension questions after each chapter. n n n 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 frustra