Easy French Reader

Easy French Reader
by R. de Roussy de Sales, R. de Roussy de Sales

Easy French Reader
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Author: R. de Roussy de Sales
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); French (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-10-01
ISBN: 0071428488
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: McGraw-Hill

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Book Review: really helpful
Summary: 5 Stars

You should only start using this book once you are confident in French pronunciation, which usually means after the first couple of chapters in your regular textbook.

I am one of those people who love learning another language by reading, partly because I enjoy reading and partly because I learn alot about the language this way. I like finding patterns in foreign texts I read and figure out for myself what they might mean, abit like what mathematicians do.

By reading longer texts like this, you get to see the structure in the language, this clarity is sometimes lost in textbooks because they tend to use rows of one-line sentences rather than flowing dialogues.

You can use this book alongside you basic French studies or just afterward, it is also a very good book for revision purposes if you don't want to go through a textbook again.

You don't need to know every word in this book to benefit from it, I for one did not.

If you focus on pronunciation and speech-flow, you will notice that your reading speed will increase significantly even after just the first couple of sections. You also build up an intuitive sense of the grammar and words.
If you want to impress your teachers, then this book is a good investment.

The excercises are mainly comprehension excercises, and they are very well crafted to give you a balanced challenge: not too hard and not too easy.

My only complaint about this book is that the dictionary at the back is really short, so if you are one of those persons who need to learn every single word you read, you should really get a dictionary.

Summary of Easy French Reader

A fun and easy new way to quickly acquire or enhance basic reading skills

These unique guides are based on the premise that the best way to learn a language is to start reading it, immediately. Suitable for raw beginners to intermediate-level language learners, the new editions of these popular titles feature engaging readings of progressive difficulty that allow learners to rapidly build comprehension.

Easy French Reader begins with the adventures of two friends, an American and a Parisian, as they learn about their respective cultures. This is followed by readings on the history of France, from ancient Gaul to the present. The final section features four abridged short stories by famous French authors.

Similarly, Easy Spanish Reader begins with the story of two high school seniors involved with their Spanish Club, followed by a history of Mexico, from the Conquistadors to the present, and an abridged version of the classic story of "Lazarillo de Tormes."

  • Progressive format makes it easy to quickly build comprehension
  • Marginal word glossaries conveniently present new words and phrases
  • Exercises challenge comprehension and build reading skills

Attractive new editions, fully updated and featuring appealing new artwork and expanded exercises

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