Have you ever read a book in French? Why (or why not)? Once you’ve got some bases in French, I recommend you start trying reading French books and magazines. Why read French books? What basic requirements should you meet before starting to read in French? Where to start with reading in French? I’m sharing my best tips for you to approach reading in French! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode None for this episode - Check out “Reading French books: where to start?”: https://frenchyourway.com.au/reading-french-books-start LINKS and RESOURCES Article … Read More →
Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince)
As a movie version of world-famous fiction « Le Petit Prince » (« The Little Prince ») was released not so long ago, I wanted to take the opportunity to write a little bit about what is one of my favourite books. This article is a bit different from the articles I usually publish, as I chose to write in French and in English to give you the opportunity to practice your reading skills in French. After reading, please let me know if you liked this format/this activity: I could do it more regularly in the future! About "Le Petit Prince" - bilingual article Le Petit Prince d’Antoine de … Read More →
Schtroumpfez-vous français?
Have you ever read an album of “Les Schtroumpfs” (The Smurfs) in French by Belgian cartoonist Peyo? If not, you are really missing the opportunity to both entertain yourself (after all, there’s a reason why Les Schtroumpfs have been so popular since 1958) AND to work on your French skills! (keep reading, I've designed some worksheets for you.) By the way, my favourite album has to be "La Soupe Aux Schtroumpfs" (you can read through the first pages) : it's fun from page one and it's very representative of the series: the album shows the dangers the Smurfs have to face as well as the smart, … Read More →
A Year in the Merde
Don't get me wrong: the year that's almost over has been a great year! I had two weddings, went on two honeymoons, enjoyed seeing my family and friends from Europe, learnt a lot, read a lot, cooked new dishes, met and worked with great people! But if you’re looking for a Christmas gift idea for a friend who loves French culture (or for yourself!), I can only recommend Stephen’s Clark “A Year in the Merde”. The novel is in English (with some French words), so it’s above all for entertainment, and it IS doing the job very well! When I read it, I burst out laugh many times – which is probably … Read More →
Recommended Reading List : French Literature Within Your Reach!
I have created a reading list of French books that I have personally read and recommend to my students. Discovering French literature really is within your reach! I have rated the books in this list by difficulty on a scale of 1 to 5 as follows: Beginner – ideal to start Intermediate – language/style is accessible and the book is short or clearly cut into parts/short stories. Intermediate Plus – language/style is moderately hard and the book is short or standard length. Advanced – language/expressions are more advanced and/or book is long. Very Advanced – the language and … Read More →
Reading French books: where to start?
Once you've got some bases in French, I recommend you start trying reading French books and magazines. Why read French books? Reading French books will help you reinforce and learn French: as you see the sentences, you will passively absorb French grammar with the way sentences are structured/worded. I encourage my students to read, and I did notice dramatic improvements in every French skill among those of them who have picked up reading as a regular activity. You will expand your French vocabulary, learn new words. It is entertaining. As you gain confidence with reading French books … Read More →