Download or read book Short Stories in French written by Richard Coward and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 1999-09-30 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an all new version of the popular PARALLEL TEXT series, containing eight pieces of contemporary fiction in the original French and in English translation. Including stories by Bolanger, Cotnoir, Le Clezio and Germain, this volume gives afascinating insight into French culture and literature as well as providing an invaluable educational tool.
Download or read book Short Stories in German written by Ernst Zillekens and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2003-09-25 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new volume of eight short stories offers students of German at all levels the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of contemporary literature in the original, with the aid of parallel translations. The majority of these stories have been written in the past decade, and reflect a rich diversity of styles and themes. Complete with notes, the stories make excellent reading in either language.
Download or read book Short Stories in Chinese written by John Balcom and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-06-25 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dual-language edition of Chinese stories—many appearing in English for the first time This new volume of eight short stories offers students at all levels the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of contemporary literature from the world’s most spoken language, without having to constantly to refer back to a dictionary. The stories—many of which appear here in English for the first time—are by well-known writers as well as emerging voices. From a story by Li Rui about the honest simplicity of a Shanxi farmer to one by Ma Yuan exposing the seamy underside of contemporary urban society, they are infused with both rural dialect and urban slang and feature a wide range of styles and points of view. Complete with notes, the stories make excellent reading in either language. Note: For each short story in this eBook edition, the full English translation is followed by its original Chinese text.
Download or read book Short Stories in Italian written by Nick Roberts and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 1999-09-30 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an all new version of the popular PARALLEL TEXT series, containing eight pieces of contemporary fiction in the original Italian and in English translation. Including stories by Calvino, Benni, Sciascia and Levi, this volume gives a fascinating insight into Italian culture and literature as well as providing an invaluable educational tool.
Download or read book French Stories Contes Francais written by Wallace Fowlie and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-07-31 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten unusual stories: "Micromégas" by Voltaire; "The Atheist's Mass" by Balzac; "The Legend of St. Julian the Hospitaler" by Flaubert; "Spleen of Paris" by Baudelaire; and more. English translations appear on facing pages.
Download or read book Learn French Parallel Text Easy Stories English French written by Polyglot Planet Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning French with parallel text is the most rewarding and effective method to learn a language. Existing vocabulary is refreshed, while new vocabulary is instantly put into practice. The French grammar easily sinks in through our cleverly written and well formatted stories. Recommended for beginners-, intermediate level learners of French and as a refreshers course. It is so easy and enjoyable even absolute beginners with no prior knowledge can start learning. While we feel anyone at any level can work with these stories, a basic understanding of French would be recommended to achieve the maximum learning effect and pleasure. Our entertaining stories contain European culture and characters. Our stories are fun to read so you maintain concentration and learn from motivation.
Download or read book Short Stories in French for Beginners written by Olly Richards and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-10-04 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Short Stories in French for Intermediate Learners written by Olly Richards and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2021-05-13 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of French. Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in French for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students from a low-intermediate to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, 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, to help you progress confidently · Realistic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way · Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding · Pleasure! 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!' With intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you reading, Short Stories in French for Intermediate Learners will take your grasp of French to the next level with key features to support and consolidate your progress, including: · A glossary for bold-face words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · 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. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in French for Intermediate Learners uses reading as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning French, but to accelerate your journey towards fluency. Use the code inside the book and ebook to access the free bonus story and the discounted audiobook on our Language Readers Library site or on the Language Readers app.
Download or read book Best Short Stories written by Guy de Maupassant and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1996-03-27 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New edition features 7 of the most popular tales of one of the greatest of all short-story writers. Included are "La Parure," "Mademoiselle Fifi," "La Maison Tellier," "La Ficelle," "Miss Harriet," "Boule de Suif" and "Le Horla," all reflecting Maupassant's intimate familiarity with Paris and the universality of his creations.
Download or read book French Reader Short Stories written by Alex Kouzine and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-08-25 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a selection of 10 finest short stories which have been adapted from originals written by the world's greatest storytellers such as: O. Henry, A. Maltz, W. de Mille; R. Goldberg and others. In addition, there are 5 mini-stories presented at the beginning of the book as a "warm-up exercise". The stories have been thoroughly adapted (to preserve the gist of the original), translated into French language and presented as English - French parallel text. The book is intended mainly for Elementary to middle-Intermediate level learners (that is, those who have already studied the basic structures of French language). It will also be useful for more advanced learners as a way of practicing their reading skills and comprehension of French language.
Download or read book French Short Stories for Beginners written by Lingo Mastery and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-05 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding material for your French immersion can be a nightmare, but not anymore! French students regularly have to go through the toughest experiences to find proper reading material that isn't too tough for them - as teachers; we know this. This is why we've created French Short Stories for Beginners to ensure that young and old students at the Beginner level can have yet another chance to immerse themselves into fun and interactive stories designer for you, the student. Twenty easy-to-read, entertaining and interesting stories await inside, along with the best tools to help you practice once you're done reading each tale. Our book will ensure you not only can read something that will expand your knowledge on French but that you will understand and be able to pick it apart piece by piece in your quest for learning. How French Short Stories for Beginners works: Each story is designed to keep you engaged an interested as well as using vocabulary that you will actually use. The summaries follow a synopsis in French and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to see if you understood what the tale was about. At the end of those summaries, you'll be provided with a list of the most relevant vocabulary involved in the lesson, as well as slang and sayings that you may not have understood at first glance! Finally, you'll be provided with a set of tricky questions in French, providing you with the chance to prove that you learned something in the story. Don't worry if you don't know the answer to any - we will provide them immediately after, but no cheating! Do you think you can handle it? If the answer is yes, then you're definitely on your way to becoming a French speaker, and we'll certainly make that dream come true! We recommend this book for French learners at A2 level and above as it is designed for students with a basic understanding of French. So look no further! Pick up your copy of French Short Stories for Beginners Vol.2 and start learning French right now!
Download or read book Bilingual Children s Book written by Talk in French and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boost your child's reading and listening skills in English and French with this bedtime stories collection plus downloadable audio. Now you can introduce your child to the joys of reading and bond with them before bedtime while learning a second language. What you get with the Bilingual Children's Book: 10 fantasy stories for kids: Get your kids excited about bedtime by reading magical short stories together for children ages 7-12. Parallel English and French text: Read the specially designed stories either in English or in French and learn new vocabulary in both languages. Raise your child to become bilingual: This bilingual storybook is a perfect way to get your child interested in learning a second language. Free French and English audio: The book comes with downloadable audio in both French and English. Follow along as you read or listen to the audio together with your child. Great for adults, too! For French language learners who love short fantasy stories, this book will help you learn vocabulary and improve your listening and pronunciation skills in an effortless and enjoyable way. Make tonight's bedtime routine fun and exciting with this book and its accompanying audio!
Download or read book 10 Bed Time Stories in French and English with Audio Download written by Frederic Bibard and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-06-22 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bilingual Short Stories in French and English for Young Readers Introduce your children to the joys of reading while helping them improve their French and English proficiency at the same time. This book is perfect for kids between ages 8 and 12 and is designed to boost language skills, enhance the imagination, and pave the way for a life-long love of reading. 10 Fun and Engaging Stories Featuring a wide array of enjoyable themes, parents can rest assured that the material in this book is highly suitable for children. Written in Parallel Text to Boost Comprehension Each paragraph is written in both French and English �- first in French, followed by its English equivalent. You can also read the stories in French only or in English only, which is perfect for bilingual children, whether native French or English speakers! Free Audio to Improve Listening Skills The stories are recorded in two ways, with an English version narrated by a native English speaker, and a French version narrated by a native French speaker. The audio is designed as a perfect supplement to help readers learn the correct pronunciations and improve their listening skills in an enjoyable manner. The audio is available at the end of the book via a link to download. Not Just for Children - It's Great for Adults, Too! This book is suitable for children, but adults can also enjoy it. Whether you are looking to improve your French (or English) with a fun method or you are simply in it for the joy of reading a short story, this book is great for adults. Technical Details 10 short stories 50 pages Total of 120 minutes of audio (60 minutes of English, 60 minutes of French) Grab Your Copy Now!
Download or read book 10 Bed Time Stories in French and English with Audio written by Frederic Bibard and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-04 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bilingual Short Stories in French and English for Young Readers Introduce your children to the joys of reading while helping them improve their French and English proficiency at the same time. This book is perfect for kids between ages 8 and 12 and is designed to boost language skills, enhance the imagination, and pave the way for a life-long love of reading. 10 Fun and Engaging Stories Featuring a wide array of enjoyable themes, parents can rest assured that the material in this book is highly suitable for children. Written in Parallel Text to Boost Comprehension Each paragraph is written in both French and English - first in French, followed by its English equivalent. You can also read the stories in French only or in English only, which is perfect for bilingual children, whether native French or English speakers! Free Audio to Improve Listening Skills The stories are recorded in two ways, with an English version narrated by a native English speaker, and a French version narrated by a native French speaker. The audio is designed as a perfect supplement to help readers learn the correct pronunciations and improve their listening skills in an enjoyable manner. Not Just for Children - It's Great for Adults, Too! This book is suitable for children, but adults can also enjoy it. Whether you are looking to improve your French (or English) with a fun method or you are simply in it for the joy of reading a short story, this book is great for adults. Technical Details 10 short stories Total of 120 minutes of audio (60 minutes of English, 60 minutes of French) Grab Your Copy Now!
Download or read book Contes Fran ais written by Wallace Fowlie and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alice in Wonderland Alicia Au Pays Des Merveilles with French English Dictionary written by Mostusedwords and published by Mostusedwords.com. This book was released on 2018-09-03 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn French by reading! The timeless classic "Alice in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll has captivated audiences worldwide for over 100 years. This book has been edited for French learners. We have aligned the original English version of the story side-by-side with the official French translation, "Alice au Pays des Merveilles" by Henri Bué.
Download or read book Parallel Text French Short Stories written by Various Authors and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 1992-07-30 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These eight stories by leading 20th century French writers offer fascinating insights into French life and literature and are accompanied by a parallel English text, making them valuable for both French and English language students. Among the diverse and entertaining stories in the collection are the wistful masterpiece ‘Green Tobacco’ by Clair Sainte-Soline; the exuberant tale of ‘The Ants’ by the post-war king of café society, Boris Vian, and a suspense in the nineteenth-century erotic tradition from Andre de Mandiargues.
