I have only taken two years of classroom French, and thus only know the textbook basics. I find that typical classroom textbooks succeed in teaching vocabulary, but fail in encouraging overall comprehension of the language. Learning French with Stories is much more holistic in it's approach. It's a good vocabulary resource, but by placing the vocabulary within the context of the story, I find that I am better able to pick up on the patterns of the language. I enjoy the format of the book, as well. Uncommon vocabulary words are placed right under the passage where they appear, saving you from flipping back and forth from a glossary, or constantly having to reference a dictionary. The vocabulary that appears throughout the story is also compiled in one list at the end of the story, which makes it easy to quickly make flash cards, or glance over them. This book is simple, but very effective if you're interested in achieving fluency in French.

As a beginning learner of the French language, I am always looking for ways to improve my skills. So I purchased this book yesterday so I can prepare myself for my trip to Montreal at the end of the year. I like the way this book uses various short stories as a way to entertain the readers and build their vocabulary at the same time. I feel that this kind of learning approach that the author provides is more refreshing than the typical French language books that I have encountered in the past. I would recommend this book to anyone who has the basic understanding of the language.

This book is great. I been learning French for a while and I struggle to remember words. I can know a word but it never seems to come to my mind fast enough when I want to use it. After finishing this book, I was pleasantly surprised that I picked up majority of the vocabulary in it. The words I learned in this book are easier to remember than the words I learned from traditional French language books. It gave me a confidence boost because I feel less stuck searching for the right words to convey an idea. What help me out the most was the story shifted my focus from remembering the word and definition to understanding what is happening in the story. I compare it to how you pick up words from people you spend time around without realizing it. I think this book can help anyone who want to build their vocabulary or struggle to remember words while talking to people.

I am a native english speaker who took french for 7 years as a child. I have always enjoyed speaking French, but getting older I have not been able to commit as much time as I was forced to when I was younger. As a college student I would still love to maintain my ability even though I have fulfilled my requirements in school. This is my answer, Learn French With Stories has story lines that are simple enough for me to understand yet use more elevated vocabulary and grammar in the content. I particularly enjoy the translations that are directly on the page for more difficult vocab words. In addition the MP3 audio is helpful with pronunciation.