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French graded readers: the best way to boost your French at elementary level

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Boost your French While enjoying a good book!

My audiobooks are designed to immerse you in the French language and improve your reading and listening skills

Learning French should be engaging, immersive, and natural—and that’s exactly what my French Graded Readers offer. Each audiobook follows the daily lives of two neighbour families, the Simons and the Peeters, as they navigate everyday situations—at home, in shops, at work, and in public places. Through their conversations, you’ll learn the essential vocabulary, grammar, and expressions relevant to your level.

Audiobooks designed for maximum learning!

Narrated in Standard French
Improve your pronunciation and listening skills with clear, natural speech.

French + English Parallel Text
Follow along effortlessly with the English translations of the text.

Colour-Coded Verbs
Instantly recognize verb tenses in context to master French grammar.

Level-Appropriate Content
Each book (A1, A2) introduces the vocabulary and grammar relevant to that level.

By listening and reading at the same time, you’ll reinforce your comprehension, pronunciation, and ability to use French naturally in conversation.

How do These Graded Readers Help you Learn?

Immersion through Storytelling Stories are one of the best ways to internalize new words and grammar naturally. Each audiobook provides real-life dialogues and authentic language in everyday contexts.

Listen & Read in Parallel
The combination of audio + written text helps train your brain to connect spoken and written French effortlessly.

Understand French Grammar Visually
The colour-coded verb system makes recognizing past, present, and future tenses easy—helping you understand and use French verb forms intuitively.

Step-by-Step Progression
Start at your level and build your skills gradually with content designed to match A1 and/or A2 learners.

INDICATIVE

Present | Compound Past
Imperfect | Pluperfect
Past Simple | Past Anterior
Future Simple | Future Anterior

IMPERATIVE

Present

CONDITIONAL

Present | Past

SUBJUNCTIVE

Present | Past
Imperfect | Pluperfect

Stop struggling with French tenses & their use!

I have created a unique color-coding system to help you understand and learn the different tenses used in all books

Each tense is assigned a specific color, which is highlighted throughout the books. This allows you to easily identify and understand the tense being used, making it easier to grasp the grammar and structure of the French language.

My color-coding system is especially helpful for those who are new to learning French tenses or struggling to remember the differences between them. By incorporating this visual aid into our audiobooks, I aim to make learning French more accessible and enjoyable for all learners: not only will you improve your listening and reading skills while enjoying a good book, but you’ll also gain a deeper understanding of French grammar and syntax.

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I use Anthony’s graded readers with my teenage daughter. We’re both beginners, and having the English translation right there helps a lot. The story is engaging and perfectly suited to my level, with most verbs in the present tense. I like that I can practise present-tense verbs, in red in the text, without even realising it—they catch my eye, and their forms stick in my head.

Those audiobooks and transcripts are just brilliant! The way they use colors to highlight verbs and show tenses is super helpful. I'm practicing and memorizing conjugations as I read, effortlessly, and it sort of helps me figure out the difference between similar tenses, like past simple (yellow) VS imperfect (orange), or future simple (brown) VS conditionnal (green). Thanks a lot!

The audiobooks are great. I started with 'La Parure' and 'Le Horla' by Maupassant, and it felt like I was reading proper literature but still learning. The translated vocabulary in the margins makes it doable. I’ve expanded my vocabulary and also improved my listening. The colour-coded tenses are genius. Highly recommended!

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Master French Through Engaging Stories and Smart Learning Tools

Learning French can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding grammar, expanding vocabulary, and improving pronunciation. But what if language learning could be both enjoyable and highly effective?

That’s exactly what my French Graded Readers offer. These audiobooks are carefully designed to make your language-learning journey progressive, structured, and engaging. By combining storytelling with innovative learning tools, they provide a dynamic and immersive approach that makes learning French more natural and efficient than traditional methods.

Immerse Yourself in a Story And Boost Your French at the Same Time

Imagine improving your French by following a relatable, real-life story instead of memorizing artificial dialogues. My Graded Readers follow the daily lives of two families—the Simons and the Peeters—as they navigate everyday situations at home, in shops, at work, and in public places.

Each audiobook is specifically designed for your level, and stories expose you to real French in natural contexts, helping you internalize grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation effortlessly. Every audiobook is narrated by me in standard French, ensuring that you develop a clear and accurate accent.

Master French Grammar Effortlessly with an Innovative Color-Coding System

One of the biggest challenges for French learners is mastering verb tenses. The various forms and uses of tenses in French can be overwhelming, especially for beginners. To address this, I’ve developed a unique color-coding system that simplifies the learning process. Each tense in my audiobooks’ transcripts is highlighted in a specific color, allowing you to quickly identify and understand the tense being used. This visual aid is invaluable for learners who struggle to grasp the complexities of French grammar, making it easier to build a solid foundation in the language.

For example, the present tense is marked in red, while the imperfect is highlighted in orange. Compound tenses (those using être/avoir) are underlined, and passive forms are marked with an asterisk. This makes it easier to see patterns and intuitively understand the rules that govern verb conjugation. By integrating this system into your reading experience, you can learn and reinforce grammar rules effortlessly. Over time, you’ll find that recognizing and using different tenses becomes second nature, greatly enhancing your overall command of the language.

Expand Your Vocabulary Naturally With Parallel Texts & Contextual Learning

Building vocabulary isn’t just about memorizing long word lists—it’s about learning words in context. My audiobooks make this process effortless by providing French and English translations side by side, allowing you to follow along with ease. Instead of pausing to look up unfamiliar words, you can read, listen, and naturally absorb new vocabulary as you progress through the story. This method is scientifically proven to enhance retention and help you use words accurately and confidently in real conversations.

Take the leap and elevate your French skills today!

Learning French doesn’t have to be a tedious or frustrating experience. With my educational audiobooks, you can enjoy the process while making significant strides in your language proficiency. From engaging stories that immerse you in the French-speaking world to innovative tools like color-coded tenses and contextual vocabulary learning, these audiobooks provide everything you need to make learning French both fun and effective.

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