101 Conversations in Simple French (101 Conversations | French Edition, #1)

Real French people don't speak like your textbook… so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak!
Try the StoryLearning method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn authentic 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, cafés, and other, everyday scenarios!
In this story, two friends, Alice and Sophie, arrive in Paris for what they think will be a relaxing vacation exploring the city. Things, however, take an unexpected turn when they discover some very valuable paintings in one of Paris' antique markets . . .
Whether you're learning the French, of Canada, North Africa, France or even your local French-speaking community, you'll learn to speak naturally wherever you go.
Best of all, you'll be able to handle new scenarios with both ease and confidence!
"I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers
Here's what you'll get:101 French conversations with over 15,000 words of dialogue - 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. You'll 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 carefully written to be accessible for beginners (A2-B1 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 (eBook & paperback).
Unlock the simple genius of 101 Conversations in Simple French that makes learning French a breeze. You'll improve your spoken French, impress native speakers, and catapult your fluency to new heights!

Olly Richards is a foreign language expert and teacher who speaks eight languages and has authored over 20 books. He has appeared in international press including the BBC, Independent, El País, and Gulf News. He has also featured in a BBC documentary and authored language courses for the Open University.
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.
Through his books and website, I Will Teach You A Language, Olly is known for teaching languages through the power of story – including the book you are holding in your hands right now!
You can find out more about Olly, including a library of free training, at his website.