Love the idea of a French Book Club, but the date or time doesn’t work for you? For almost two years, I have been organizing monthly French Book Clubs for learners who want to improve their French through reading. I am now offering a more flexible option: private French reading sessions.
Choose one of my selected books, read at your own pace, and work with me individually to check your understanding, discuss the story, review vocabulary, and practice speaking French.
You can choose between two different formats depending on how much support you would like.
Option 1: Read Independently + One Private Discussion Session
Choose a book from the list below and read it independently before our lesson. You will receive a set of comprehension questions to guide your reading. Complete them on your own as you progress through the book. Then, during a 60-minute private lesson, we will:
review your answers and check your understanding of the story
clarify vocabulary or passages that were difficult
discuss the characters and main events
talk about your opinions and reactions to the book
practice speaking naturally about what you have read
This option is ideal if you enjoy reading independently but would like the opportunity to verify your comprehension and discuss the book with a French teacher.
Option 2: Read the Book Together
Would you prefer more guidance? We can work through the book together over several weeks during 30- or 45-minute private lessons. We will progress chapter by chapter. Depending on your level and the book selected, we can:
read parts of the book together
work on pronunciation
explain new vocabulary and expressions
review grammar in context
answer comprehension questions after each chapter
discuss the story in French
This option is especially helpful if you are beginning to read books in French or if you would like more support throughout the reading process.
Choose a Book for Your Level
Mid-A1 level and Up At this stage, you should already feel relatively comfortable understanding and using the present tense, understand the futur proche, and have started learning and practicing the passé composé. If you have a mid-A1 level or higher, I recommend the Monde en VF collection by Didier. Below, you’ll find a selection of books from this collection that are well suited to French learners.
These short books are written specifically for French learners and are a great introduction to reading an entire story in French.
Completed A1 / A1+ to A2 I recommend the CLE International collection. Although these books are labeled A1 by the publisher, I generally recommend them to learners who have completed A1 and are beginning or progressing through A2.
Late A2For learners approaching the end of the A2 level, I can also offer: La Reine Margot, Alexandre Dumas (Amazon link: https://link.amazon/B09zAjuZn)
What Is Included?Depending on the book and the format you choose, you may receive:
comprehension questions
vocabulary support
discussion questions
additional learning materials
access to audio recordings when available
The book itself is purchased separately. Why Read in French? Reading helps you see the French you are learning used naturally in context. It can help you:
expand your vocabulary
reinforce grammar
improve reading comprehension
become more comfortable with past tenses
recognize common French expressions
improve pronunciation when audio is available
gain confidence discussing a story in French
Most importantly, you can progress at your own pace.
Ready to Start Reading? Choose a book that matches your current French level and decide whether you would prefer to read independently or work through the book with me. Contact me to choose your book and schedule your private reading sessions.