Coucou les French learners,

Summer is the ideal season to incorporate French reading into your life.

For one, the warmer weather and longer days put you in a more relaxed, open mindset. You’re more inclined to stick to habits when you’re not bogged down by the stresses of the regular school or work grind.

Even if you’re working a full-time job this summer, you likely have a bit more flexibility in your schedule. Commutes may be shorter, lunch breaks longer, and work hours a bit more relaxed. This extra time and mental space makes it easier to carve out French reading.

And the benefits of reading in French are numerous: you get to expose yourself to authentic language in context. You also expand your vocabulary and grammar knowledge. You improve your reading fluency and comprehension.

Reading in French is one of the best ways to start thinking in French. When you read, you’re not just decoding words on a page, you’re engaging with the language in a deep, immersive way.

How to read French

The key is to read content that is comprehensible, that means slightly above your current level, but still understandable with some effort. Reading material that is too easy or too difficult won’t be as effective.

On our site, you will find hundreds of comprehensible stories spanning beginner to advanced levels, from classic tales and legends to real-life stories. There are engaging stories tailored to your level.

When you read, don’t worry about understanding every single word. Focus on grasping the overall meaning and letting the story captivate you.

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Research shows that when you’re immersed in a compelling narrative, your brain subconsciously registers new vocabulary and grammar structures. The language sticks in your long-term memory without you even realizing it!

Make the most of your summer reading

When you read, you’re not just “learning” language, you’re immersing yourself in French culture and ways of thinking. You start to understand French humor, idioms, and cultural references. This mental immersion helps you start to think like a French person.

Reading engaging stories in French sparks your imagination and makes you want to discuss what you’ve read. This motivation to communicate your thoughts and reactions in French pushes you to start thinking and speaking the language more.

• Read a little bit every day, even if it’s just 15-20 minutes. Consistency is key.
• Choose stories on topics that interest you. You’ll be more engaged and motivated to keep reading.
• Keep a reading journal. Note down the titles you read, your opinion, favorite quotes, and even give each story a 1-5 star rating.
• Share your thoughts on the stories with other learners in our online community.

By the end of summer, you’ll be amazed at how many stories you’ve read and how much your French has improved! Reading will become a natural part of your routine.

Dive into our library of comprehensible stories and let the reading adventure begin! Click here.

Join us and gain

CLARITY: progress step by step through stages and make French become clear to you. Understand French with ease.

COMMUNITY: meet weekly and keep yourself accountable through the most caring and invested community. Think French naturally.

TRANSFORMATION: feel empowered. Be fluent in French. Transform yourself and get a new soul. Speak French freely.