Immerse yourself in the real-world story of 101 Conversations in Intermediate French and become confident in speaking like a local with over 15,000 words of authentic, situational dialogues.
"101 Conversations in Intermediate French" is a book that aims to improve learners' spoken French skills by providing 101 authentic conversations in intermediate French. The conversations are set in a gripping French story with over 15,000 words of real spoken French.
Real French people donβt speak like your textbookβ¦ so itβs no wonder you feel unprepared when itβs your turn to speak!Try the StoryLearning method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn natural spoken French in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, this proven method of the immersive experience not only entertains, it gives you the skills to master realistic encounters in shops, cafΓ©s, and other, everyday scenarios!In this story, when a mysterious painting appears on the wall of the Louvre, Detective Claire Gentil is called in to investigate. Soon, she discovers that the painting is full of clues about five different crimes that will be committed somewhere in Paris by the end of the day. As the race around the city to stop this crime wave starts, more questions arise: Who is behind this network of organized crime? And who is trying to warn Detective Gentil?As the story unfolds, youβll learn typical expressions in Parisian French and neutral dialogue that are used in French-speaking countries all over the world.And get full confidence in the words, phrases and expressions you need to blend in with the locals wherever you go!Hereβs what youβll get:- 101 French conversations with over 15,000 words of dialogue β an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in French at a level you can easily understand and reproduce;- Expressions that real people use on the street. Youβll sound more authentic when you speak and make French-speaking friends more easily;- Situational French dialogues that help you thrive in typical daily circumstances, so meeting people and making everyday arrangements will become second nature;- Conversations that are accessible for intermediate learners (B1-B2 on the CEFR), so you can speak confidently, even with strangers;- Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words) to help you master the expressions more quickly, and keep you moving toward the finish line;- Word lists with English definitions in every chapter, so you can skip the dictionary and focus on reading and enjoying the stories (only available on eBook & paperback).Unlock the simple genius that makes learning French a breeze in "101 Conversations in Intermediate French." Youβll improve your spoken French, impress native speakers, and catapult your fluency to new heights!
"Olly's language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work!"- Dr. Barbara Oakley, Bestselling Author of "A Mind for Numbers"
Olly Richards is a foreign language expert and teacher. He speaks over eight languages and has authored and curated over 100 books, both independently and through his publishing house, StoryLearning Press.Olly's mission is to help students around the world to learn languages through the power of story. His unique language-learning method, StoryLearning (R), is the basis for his popular book collections and language courses. Olly has created 20+ online courses in 17 languages and his YouTube channel (@storylearning) has over 320,000 subscribers. Through his channel, Olly shares how the StoryLearning method works in a variety of situations, sharing unique facts, tips, and motivation to keep learning.But that's not all! Olly is also the mastermind behind CeOLT (Certificate of Online Language Teaching), the only language teaching certification that teaches students how to teach, implement, and grow a thriving online tutoring business. The certification is accredited by the CPD Certification Service, the world's leading and largest independent accreditation institution.Olly started learning his first foreign language at the age of 19, when he bought a one-way ticket to Paris. With no exposure to languages growing up, and no natural talent for languages, Olly had to figure out how to learn French from scratch. Twenty years later, Olly has studied languages from around the world and is considered an expert in the field.He has appeared in international press, from the BBC and the Independent to El Pais and Gulf News. He has featured in language documentaries and authored language courses for the Open University.You can find out more about Olly, including a library of free training and blog, at his website:
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