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Suggest a French book to aid learning?

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  • 08-04-2009 2:13pm
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    fullerand
    Registered Users Posts: 232 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Am learning French at present: current level is upper-basic (Beginners 3 in Alliance Francaise if that means anything to you!).

    I reckon I'd get a lot of benefit from reading a French fiction book to help out - any suggestions?

    Thanks


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    Ginkgo
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭Ginkgo


    I don't know what level Beginners 3 in Alliance Francaise corresponds to. However I have read several of the Folio junior Harry Potter books in French and I find the level suits me. I recommend you take a look in the junior section of the library in the Alliance Francaise. Also see www.amazon.fr livres-> jeunesse


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    KeyLimePie
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    Try looking for french books in second hand book stores, i found a good few simple readers from the 70s :)


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    djcervi
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    I've heard that le petit prince is a popular beginner's book. It's a childrens tale but it's very interesting. I hope to read it someday....


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    KarlNedCarew
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    I'd recommend getting a french newspaper like "Le Monde" either once a week or fortnight

    You can get it in easons and most college newsagents


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    Riconho
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    fullerand wrote: »
    any suggestions?
    Best way to learn a language is passive and active assimilation.

    Try to get used with tones by listening to radio, podcasts, television.
    Read something you're interesting in.
    And finally keep a learning book for bedtime reading.


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