Learning French Through Stories (French Edition)

Intermediate Short Stories for French Learners

By: Monique Boudreault

Narrated by: David Meslet

Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

If you are a French language learner looking to advance your reading skills and enhance your vocabulary, then this book will guide you through dialogue and story listening in your second language. We often are instructed with conventional activities in the form of worksheets, overlooking that words are 20 times more likely to be remembered if they are a part of a story (Bruner, 2017). Language learners retain more in the context of a story and become accustomed to the natural syntax of that language.

In this book, you will discover:

• An intro with a guide on how to read in your second language
• Simple yet informative sentences
• Strategies for retaining vocabulary
• Themed stories
• Natural native French dialogue (often omitted in textbooks)
• A progression of difficulty through stories
• Present tense is mainly used
• Explicit details on the themes

If you are serious about continuing your French studies, this book will fine-tune your success: Nothing to lose but everything to gain for your progress in French.

Please note: This audiobook is in French.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Monique Boudreault (P)2023 Monique Boudreault

French Learners, beginners...start here!

David Meslet's voice is heavenly, and really gives you the true French experience - really love that about this book! This book is wonderful for those looking to begin their French journey. I've been learning and practising my French skills for the past couple years (still very novice, to be honest), but this book came recommended from a friend so i decided to check it out. and i'm happy i did. I will definitely listen to it a few times, as it has lots of give new French learners like myself.

Learn French in a fun and engaging way!!

I found this audiobook very helpful. If you are tired of the boring and mundane way of learning a new language, then this book is for you. You can use this book to learn French in a fun and engaging way using short stories. Short stories capture your imagination and help you learn vocabulary in a new fun and innovative way. A really great book for learning new vocabulary in French.

Highly recommend for French learners

As someone who is learning French, I found this audiobook to be incredibly helpful. The stories were interesting and engaging, and the narration was clear and easy to follow. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to improve their French skills.

Short Stories as a learning tool!

All four short stories are rich in relevant vocabulary for French language learners. I liked how they were progressively a bit more challenging to the learner. I personally enjoyed listening to the audio version, while following along in the text. The narrator’s voice and pronunciation assisted me with the flow of the French language.
Such a great way to augment French language learning!!

French language learning to the next level.

I wanted to improve my French language skills. The stories are engaging and interesting, making it easy to stay motivated throughout the learning process. The vocabulary and grammar are introduced gradually and soothing narration. Lovely language learning book!

Clear and Concise.

Perfect for Beginners! Gives you a good feel for the flow and structure of the language without having to stop too often for translations. I enjoyed learning through these stories. The narration is very good.

It's very useful for new learners.

I have listened to this over and over again. I have slowed it down and enjoyed it even more. By the time I get to Paris, I believe I'll be able to string a few French words together well. A very good listen. I love David Meslet's soothing voice.

This is a fantastic audiobook.

This is a fantastic tool for improving your French on any level. I love listening to these short stories as one returning to French after decades busy doing other things. I love the contemporary focus of the stories and vocabulary. Would love to see an intermediate or advanced level of this book.

C'est magnifique

The stories are just the right mix of fun and challenge, making learning French feel like an adventure rather than a chore. Plus, the narration brings the language to life in a way that textbooks just can't match. It's like having a French friend chatting in your ear, helping you get the hang of the language naturally. Highly recommend for anyone on their French learning journey.

Creative Learning

Boudreault's stories in this book are imaginative and captivating, and David Meslet's narration has transformed this into wonderful resource for improving your French skills.

Although I personally had to use speed reduction as the stories progressed, my kids (being more fluent than I) did not find a speed reduction necessary.

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed this book and will be reading it again.