Easy French Reader, Second Edition (Revised)

by de Roussy de Sales, R; De Sales, Roussy

• ISBN13: 9780071428484
• ISBN10: 0071428488
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-09-17
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Summary

A fun and easy new way to quickly acquire or enhance basic reading skills These unique guides are based on the premise that the best way to learn a language is to start reading it, immediately. Suitable for raw beginners to intermediate-level language learners, the new editions of these popular titles feature engaging readings of progressive difficulty that allow learners to rapidly build comprehension. Easy French Reader begins with the adventures of two friends, an American and a Parisian, as they learn about their respective cultures. This is followed by readings on the history of France, from ancient Gaul to the present. The final section features four abridged short stories by famous French authors. Similarly, Easy Spanish Reader begins with the story of two high school seniors involved with their Spanish Club, followed by a history of Mexico, from the Conquistadors to the present, and an abridged version of the classic story of "Lazarillo de Tormes." Progressive format makes it easy to quickly build comprehension Marginal word glossaries conveniently present new words and phrases Exercises challenge comprehension and build reading skills Attractive new editions, fully updated and featuring appealing new artwork and expanded exercises

Author Biography

R. de Roussy de Sales is a nom de plume used by NTC editors

Table of Contents

Premiere partie
Marc et Julie
1 Marc et Julie	2	(2)
2 Marc, Julie et le chien	4	(1)
3 La famille de Marc	5	(2)
4 La famille de Julie	7	(2)
Révision 1	9	(16)
5 À l'école de Julie	11	(2)
6 Où est la mouche?	13	(3)
7 Au revoir!	16	(2)
8 Julie a froid	18	(2)
9 Une leçon de français	20	(3)
10 Une autre leçon	23	(2)
Révision 2	25	(19)
11 La leçon d'anglais	27	(3)
12 Le féminin des mots	30	(4)
13 Les découvertes scientifiques	34	(5)
14 La poésie	39	(2)
15 Le coup de téléphone	41	(3)
Révision 3	44	(18)
16 La réconciliation	46	(3)
17 Chez le pharmacien	49	(3)
18 Le métro	52	(2)
19 Au musée du Louvre	54	(5)
20 Au bureau de poste	59	(3)
Révision 4	62	(4)
Deuxieme partie
Les grandes figures de l'histoire
1 Vercingétorix	66	(3)
2 Clovis, le premier roi des Francs	69	(3)
3 Charlemagne et son empire	72	(3)
4 Guillaume le Conquérant	75	(3)
5 Le roi saint Louis	78	(3)
6 Jeanne d'Arc	81	(3)
7 Louis XI unifie le royaume	84	(3)
Révision 1	87	(20)
8 François jer et la Renaissance	89	(3)
9 Henri IV et les guerres de Religion	92	(4)
10 Louis XIII et Richelieu	96	(3)
11 Louis XIV, le Roi-Soleil	99	(3)
12 La Révolution française	102	(5)
Révision 2	107	(20)
13 Napoléon Bonaparte	109	(4)
14 Les derniers rois de France	113	(3)
15 Napoléon III	116	(3)
16 La Première Guerre mondiale	119	(4)
17 La Seconde Guerre mondiale	123	(4)
Révision 3	127
18 Le général de Gaulle	130	(4)
19 Georges Pompidou	134	(3)
20 Valéry Giscard d'Estaing	137	(4)
21 François Mitterrand	141	(3)
22 Jacques Chirac et l'avenir	144	(3)
Révision 4	147
Troisieme partie
Histoires celebres
La Dernière Classe	152	(2)
1	154	(2)
2	156	(2)
3	158	(4)
Le grand Michu	162	(2)
1	164	(4)
2	168	(3)
Les Pêches	171	(2)
1	173	(3)
2	176	(3)
3	179	(3)
La Parure	182	(2)
1	184	(2)
2	186	(3)
3	189	(4)
4	193	(3)
Answer Key	196	(14)
Vocabulaire	210