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by Mind Smith (Author)
The only beginner French short stories book with rapid vocab lookup, audio, bilingual summaries, quizzes, translations + a 7-day challenge - your complete starter kit!
What if French felt so easy you didn't need translations or apps, even as a beginner... and reading just flowed? You could feel confident in record time. These engaging short stories make learning natural, fun, and confidence-building, while giving you tools that no textbook or app could.
What you'll get:
✅ 15 Culturally-relevant stories that are fun to read in 10 minutes or less
✅ Chapter summaries in both languages so you don't get stuck
✅ Quizzes, vocab lists and verb conjugations - to solidify your learning
✅ English translations to check your understanding and build confidence
✅ Audio narrations for all stories, with our French narrator Ines so you can hear real French ($20 value)
Designed for beginners with at least a little bit of experience*, and intermediate learners.
The first and ONLY French short story book with key vocab in the margins, right where you need it. No more flipping to the end of the chapter to look up words. Stay in the flow of reading and gain confidence faster than ever before. (Print versions only).
Instead of memorizing endless rules, you'll absorb French naturally - the way you learned your first language. And best of all, you'll impress the people around you: imagine ordering confidently in French on your next trip, your partner smiling proudly, or your friends' jaws dropping when locals respond like you've been speaking French for years.
Sample stories: Want to sip coffee on a sunny terrace in Aix-en-Provence, chat with the local baker about today's fresh baguettes, or browse a bustling market in Annecy? You'll be ready. An afternoon at the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris, discussing the art of French cheese, or enjoying a night at the theatre - all this and more is waiting for you in this book.
