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.
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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!
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- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Short Stories in French for Intermediate Learners
Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn French the fun way!
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FrenchâEnglish Glossary
A
Ă la mode trendy
Ă mes trousses on my tail
Ă quoi bon ? What is the point?
abĂźmer to damage
accusations (f) mensongĂšres false accusations
acquiescer to nod
affrontement (m) confrontation
affronter to fight
agent de police (m/f) police officer
agir to act
ail (m) garlic
allée (f) driveway
aller Ă dos dâĂąne to ride a donkey
alliance (f) wedding ring
allongé lying down
amende (f) fine, ticket
amuser la galerie to entertain people
ancient former
appartenir to belong
applaudir to clap, to cheer
arme (f) weapon
arriver Ă suivre to keep up
assassin (m) murderer
assister to attend
atteindre to reach
attrayant appealing
Au secours ! Help!
audacieux bold
avec compassion sympathetically
avoir âŠ
de la peine to be sad
des ennuis to get in trouble
du mal to find it difficult
intĂ©rĂȘt Ă to have better
la gorge sĂšche to be parched
le cĆur serrĂ© to feel oneâs heart sink
le sourire aux lĂšvres to smile
quelquâun (colloquial) to trick someone
soif to be thirsty
B
bailler to yawn
balai (m) broom
balancer to throw
bande (f) bandage
barbier (m) barber
basculer to tip over
battre Ă cent Ă lâheure to beat fast
beignet (m) doughnut
...Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- About the Author
- Introduction
- How to Read Effectively
- The Six-Step Reading Process
- Un rĂȘve de feu
- La persévérance finit par payer
- Une ville horrible
- Mon ami le super-ordinateur
- Mathieu Mallard et la recette secrĂšte du soda
- La ville de Skull Tooth
- Petits copains et petites copines
- Le défi des monstres
- Answer Key
- FrenchâEnglish Glossary
- Acknowledgements
- Copyright
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