Short Stories in French for Intermedi..., Olly Richards
Short Stories in French for Intermedi..., Olly Richards
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Short Stories in French for Intermediate Learners
Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn French the fun way!

Author: Olly Richards

Series: Readers

Narrator: Louis Bernard

Unabridged: 6 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Teach Yourself

Published: 05/13/2021

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Short Stories in French for Intermediate Learners is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories at intermediate level for adult and young adult learners.

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 audiobook 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
· 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 learning, 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.

(P)2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

About Olly Richards

Olly Richards is a foreign language expert and teacher. He speaks eight languages and is known for teaching languages through the power of story.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Grant on November 20, 2021

This is a much more challenging and enjoyable set of short stories than the beginner level book, without being so difficult to be off putting. The extra range of available words makes for more interesting stories. And I think this is a good transition to reading more complex French stories.......more

Goodreads review by Jane on October 02, 2021

An excellent book that really helps you put vocabulary in context and for seeing how grammar holds everything together. I was delighted to understand 99% of it. Good use of the imperfect and the subjunctive. I like the fact that you can read short sections at a time.......more

Goodreads review by CKPineapple on January 12, 2025

This is a good book for intermediate learners! Each story is split into digestible chapters and I never found myself frustrated with being unable to follow what was happening in each section. Favourite story? “Lé defi des monstres” Favourite quote? “Et, Margot et toi, vous devriez vous remettre ensemb......more

Goodreads review by Kevan on September 12, 2023

A good tool for someone working on improving their French reading skills. I'd recommend having completed the equivalent of a full-year college course and having a decent foundation in French grammar (all verb tenses) to fully enjoy and benefit from this book. There are eight short stories in total, e......more

Goodreads review by Noelle on August 30, 2024

C’est un support utile pour ceux qui apprennent le français. Le vocabulaire est facile à comprendre mais pas trop simple. C’est parfait pour mon niveau actuel et j’ai appris beaucoup de mots grâce a ces histoires. Il y a des histoires de tous les genres, donc tu pourras apprendre un vocabulaire diff......more