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Summary: Stellar
Review: A graded reader for beginners. The vocabulary and (especially) the verb forms are strictly controlled. This makes it a good way to start noticing agreements, prepositions, and so on without running into a lot of unfamiliar grammar. The readings are fairly interesting too!One of the best NTC lnguage books.
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Summary: a truly great book
Review: I really enjoy this book. The texts are fun to read as well as easy to absorb. In a short time, i feel that my reading comphrehension skill level has shot up dramatically. There are a few reasons why this book is successful: (1) Unlike other language programs which gives you set conversational pieces (which quickly becomes boring and too regimental), the stories in this book built on each other. Key phrases are repeated in different chapters to reinforce learning. (2) the stories are memorable and fun to read. I've also found that in a very short time i've become very familiar with how phrases/sentences should be put together - something i had not experienced with other French learning materials. This teaching method is remarkably effective. (3) Because the stories are so interesting, i want to read them over and over again. I would also recommend that you should read them aloud. (4) Finally, it teaches you a lot about French culture and history. You will learn about all the important periods in French history, French kings, famous French authors and their works. All in all, it is a very good book to supplement your French studies. Bonne chance, mes amis!!
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Summary: Great but...lacking feedback
Review: This is a pretty good book for practicing and testing what you have learned, however, there doesn't seem to be any feedback (answers to the questions) in the book to tell whether you are correct. Other than that it is a great learning tool.
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Summary: Great french reading material
Review: This is definitely the book to study to get started on the road to reading books in French. The French history section is an account of successive rulers of France, and is very informative. All the 4 short stories by French authors are very interesting. The sidebar in this section, with the translation of difficult words is particularly useful. The dialog section is fairly easy, not very useful for any serious reading, but serves as a good refresher.
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