Short Stories in French

Synopsis

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.

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Summary

Chapter 1: Les voleurs

Summary: A young woman named Marie is walking home alone one night when she is attacked by two men who try to steal her purse. Marie fights back and manages to escape, but she is shaken by the experience.

Real example:

"Marie rentrait chez elle à pied ce soir-là, quand elle a été attaquée par deux hommes. Elle a essayé de se défendre, mais ils étaient trop forts. Ils ont réussi à lui arracher son sac à main et ils se sont enfuis."

Chapter 2: La bague

Summary: A wealthy woman named Madame Dubois loses her engagement ring while walking through the Tuileries Gardens. She desperately searches for it, but she can't find it anywhere. Finally, she gives up and returns home. But the next day, she finds the ring in the pocket of her maid, who had stolen it.

Real example:

"Madame Dubois a perdu sa bague de fiançailles au Jardin des Tuileries. Elle l'a cherchée partout, mais elle n'a pas réussi à la retrouver. Finalement, elle est rentrée chez elle et elle l'a retrouvée dans la poche de sa bonne, qui l'avait volée."

Chapter 3: Le crime

Summary: A famous actor named Pierre Durand is found murdered in his apartment. The police investigate and soon discover that he was killed by his wife, who had discovered that he was having an affair.

Real example:

"Pierre Durand, un acteur célèbre, a été retrouvé assassiné dans son appartement. La police a mené l'enquête et a rapidement découvert qu'il avait été tué par sa femme, qui avait découvert qu'il la trompait."

Chapter 4: L'étranger

Summary: A young man named Jean is visiting Paris when he meets a strange man in a café. The man tells Jean that he is a time traveler from the future. Jean doesn't believe him at first, but the man eventually convinces him. The man tells Jean that he has come to save him from a terrible fate.

Real example:

"Jean était en visite à Paris quand il a rencontré un homme étrange dans un café. L'homme lui a dit qu'il était un voyageur temporel venu du futur. Jean ne l'a pas cru au début, mais l'homme a fini par le convaincre. L'homme a dit à Jean qu'il était venu le sauver d'un terrible destin."

Chapter 5: La métamorphose

Summary: A man named Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning to find that he has been transformed into a giant insect. He is horrified by his new appearance, and his family is disgusted. Gregor is eventually forced to leave home and live in the attic. He becomes increasingly isolated and depressed, and he eventually dies.

Real example:

"Gregor Samsa s'est réveillé un matin et s'est retrouvé transformé en un insecte géant. Il était horrifié par sa nouvelle apparence, et sa famille était dégoûtée. Gregor a fini par être obligé de quitter la maison et de vivre dans le grenier. Il est devenu de plus en plus isolé et déprimé, et il est finalement mort."