Calla Reviews (كالا)’s Comments (group member since Feb 05, 2019)

Calla Reviews (كالا)’s comments from the French Language Learners group.

Michal wrote: "Bonjour à Tous. Je m'appelle Michal. Je suis un nouveau membre du groupe. Je m'apprends le français. L'Anglais est ma langue maternelle. Je suis une débutante qui souhaite d'améliorer mes compétenc..."

Bienvenue Michal enchantée!

Okay. I have chapitre one down and I am questioning some of the translation. Overall though a bit interesting once you get past Blaise's oft voiced attraction to Gala

L'Élégance du hérisson

Have you started reading this book? How is it so far? What do you like\ dislike about this read? How is the plot, narration and characters?

This thread is to discuss our first read of the year. Learn French by reading fantasy.

Have you started reading this book? How is it so far? What do you like\ dislike about this read? How is the plot, narration and characters?

Easy French Step-By-Step

I have set out to complete all of the beginner French books on my shelf. I finished this one and here are my thoughts.

The grammatical concepts were not easy to understand nor reproduce. The grammar lessons are all over the place you have beginner, intermediate and advanced all in one. Which is horrible, and can be daunting and discouraging.

The practice sessions were confusing. Sometimes I had no idea what the author was asking me to write or rather how many grammar concepts they wanted to see within a sentence. I had to actually look at the answers to understand the structure of what was required.

The author presented the exceptions and nuances for each grammatical concept but not in a concise easy to understand manner. Along those lines the author would presented several concepts and save the exercises for later. I think the exercises should have been under each concept and exception for better retention and a clear outline of what you are being asked to produce.

The author focuses on pretty intermediate-advanced subjects. Lots of emphasis on advanced pronouns and prepositions. Had this been done in a manner that facilitated understanding and mastery, I wouldn't have an issue but that's is not what you get with this book.

I have read the critique about the pronunciation guide. I personally do not think you can learn pronunciation by reading, so I read over the section but honestly ignore it.

The only thing I truly got out of this book was, pinpointing where my grammar problem areas were. I would have liked to actually master those grammar concepts instead of pinpointing them. Thus the book receives 2 stars.

Reading a book in french outside the group and have a review? Feel free to drop the review or review link in this thread. It will be a great way to learn about new and interesting reads.

Comment ca'va?

Ay wrote: "Ouais ouais,c’est très facile à comprendre ou lire. J’aime beaucoup de ce livre. il y a beaucoup de mots à traduire français-anglais. Je vraiment recommande ce livre comme e-book de Apple Books. Ce..."

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J'ai commencé à lire le livre aussi.

Dragon wrote: "finally got around to starting my book. I think this is the perfect level for me, really enjoying it so far."
Excellent.

Dragon wrote: "I just got mine two days ago, but work has prevented me from starting to read it. So ready to get into this."

Did you begin? How goes it?

Iain wrote: "Mine is on order. I’ve tried to get an e-copy for my Kindle but there doesn’t seem to be one so a hard copy is on the way. I’m looking forward reading it."

Parfait!!

Ay wrote: "I bought it from Apple Books and I’m reading the second story."


Does it appear to be an easy read?
est-ce facile à lire?

What have you done in the past week to meet your language goals?
What do you plan on doing next week?
Wanna share your goals?

I read a bit each day in my target language. As well as completed some workbook sections.
Next week I am going to buckle down on my audible books for at least 15 minutes each day.
Im still looking for a good french show to immerse myself in.

Parfait!!!

Has anyone gotten the book and started reading?

My book has arrived and I ordered the audible. How is it coming along for everyone?

Tout plutôt qu'être moi
Discussion ici

Here we will discuss this read for september and october

Bonjour Iaian. Bienvenue to the group.