Whether you're a brand-new beginner or an advanced-beginning learner, the Easy Reader series enables you to dive into the language with engaging readings that progress in difficulty to match your growing reading skills. This process will allow you to rapidly build comprehension and confidence as you enjoy the stories and complete the post-reading exercises.

EASY FRENCH READER is divided into three parts:

Part I describes the adventures of two friends, an American and a Parisian, as they learn about their respective cultures. As you read about their experiences, you'll discover the nuances of language and culture right along with the students.

Part II describes episodes in the colorful history of France, from ancient Gaul to the present, offering biographical sketches of famous personalities, including Joan of Arc, Louis XIV, and Charles de Gaulle.

Part III is comprised of four abridged short stories by famous French authors that allow you to practice your grammar and vocabulary skills on authentic works of French literature.

The bonus app that accompanies this book provides:

FLASHCARDS to aid memorization of all vocabulary terms

AUDIO recordings of numerous reading passages

RECORD-YOURSELF feature to improve your pronunciation

AUTO-FILL GLOSSARY for quick reference