French short stories: Nouvelles Francaises: Volume 2 (Penguin Parallel Text Series): v. 2 |
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Pages: 240 (Paperback)
ISBN: 0140034145
Pub: Penguin
Pub date: 1992-07-30
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6889
Reader Reviews:
An almost essential text (3/3 people found this helpful)
Having given "Parallel Text French 1" a 5-star review, this collection also deserves such a rating. All the stories are approachable and highly readable. First published in 1972, it certainly stands the test of time. My main recommendation would be, that as they are short stories, it is easy to dip in and out of them, which I feel is an essential requirement. As I mention in my review of the first collection, it is extremely easy to locate any phrase or word that is not understood, as the translation is almost mirrored on the other page, again, no mean feat to achieve in translation.
If you are about GCSE Grade B or above in ability, then these stories will both stretch you, but also give you confirmation that studying French is something valuable and lifelong to continue further study. It would be nice to have all of these stories in recorded form, to get that all important feel for intonation, expression and general feel for how the language is spoken.
For the price, this has to be a must-buy
French Reader (8/8 people found this helpful)
This has been an excellent buy. I have a reasonable grasp of French already and have also completed the three Pimsleur courses. It has helped improve my French vocabulary having the English text available for a check. The stories are interesting in themselves and increase in level as you go through the book.
Not for the beginner but a great aid to improving your French once you have made some progress. I can also recommend the Pimsleur technique for spoken French.
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