tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post7381090295136006023..comments2023-07-01T14:53:34.268+02:00Comments on A Green and Rosie Life: Books I have read in FrenchA Green and Rosie Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-74215254223848459482016-11-14T21:36:46.306+01:002016-11-14T21:36:46.306+01:00Now you see I rarely read any of what you have men...Now you see I rarely read any of what you have mentioned but know I should ... I also enjoy simple French crosswords so I suppose that means you don't do those either! A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-80674740221957641242016-11-14T12:15:11.661+01:002016-11-14T12:15:11.661+01:00I must admit to being rather slack about reading n...I must admit to being rather slack about reading novels in French. I read newspapers, magazines, blogs and other online articles daily but I can't think when I last read a book in French! I read heaps as a way of relaxing and reading in French just isn't as relaxing for me but I do keep saying I should read more. Maybe this is the prompt I need to find a book and get going! Thanks for linking to #AllAboutFrancePhoebe | Lou Messugohttp://www.loumessugo.com/en/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-21734939041108649412016-11-12T10:46:14.929+01:002016-11-12T10:46:14.929+01:00I agree - and all that grammar helped too! I agree - and all that grammar helped too! A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-40666207904066743672016-11-12T10:26:17.958+01:002016-11-12T10:26:17.958+01:00I am sure my French is so much better because I he...I am sure my French is so much better because I helped my son learn to read when he was at school here. Starting at the beginning is definitely the best way!Jacqui Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14140901612471884897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-90689623092940347652016-11-11T13:14:07.275+01:002016-11-11T13:14:07.275+01:00I don't have a kindle but I do like the idea o...I don't have a kindle but I do like the idea of instant translations on them. I will look out for your suggestions. A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-81036921980411553402016-11-11T10:47:22.835+01:002016-11-11T10:47:22.835+01:00There's nothing like reading in French to impr...There's nothing like reading in French to improve your language skills. My first book in French was Lord of the Rings - not a good choice in retrospect because of all the names. I recommend reading on a Kindle, because you can hold your finger on a word and get the translation immediately. You may like YA books. Try Manu Causse's Romeo@Juliette, which is a series of emails/letters between an English teenage boy and a French teenage girl - a letter in English and a reply in French. Hope this helps. #AllAboutFranceAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02459630855830458273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-86112587178720942852016-11-10T15:25:50.545+01:002016-11-10T15:25:50.545+01:00Thanks Vanessa - I'll look out for some of tho...Thanks Vanessa - I'll look out for some of those. A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-747777281476015572016-11-10T15:15:46.285+01:002016-11-10T15:15:46.285+01:00Reading children's books is a great way to sta...Reading children's books is a great way to start off reading in French. When we moved here, we also found the Maigret books by Georges Simenon were excellent for improving our vocab. Although they are a bit dated now, the stories are good and there are many books in the series, so I can highly recommend them. #AllAboutFranceVanessahttp://vanessafrance.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-35591275207817777262016-11-10T15:03:06.911+01:002016-11-10T15:03:06.911+01:00It has helped me no end and I love it when I actua...It has helped me no end and I love it when I actually remember how to say something that I first read in a book. It was also quite useful for working out when the boys were swearing!!A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-47529282771323797852016-11-10T14:07:29.838+01:002016-11-10T14:07:29.838+01:00Such a good way to develop my language skills, see...Such a good way to develop my language skills, seems scary at first, but slowly and surely will get there...HeartSong Normandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01768899176049249576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-88289246946934322252015-02-21T01:17:41.594+01:002015-02-21T01:17:41.594+01:00Magazines, books, tourist leaflets etc - it's ...Magazines, books, tourist leaflets etc - it's all good to read and all helps develop your language skills. Good luck and I hope you find some reading time. Many thanks for popping by the blog. A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-86177606121933671232015-02-21T01:15:52.201+01:002015-02-21T01:15:52.201+01:00Glad I could be helpful Charlotte and thanks for c...Glad I could be helpful Charlotte and thanks for commenting. let me know how you get on reading in French.A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-19934578605719465842015-02-21T01:14:31.026+01:002015-02-21T01:14:31.026+01:00Thanks for the suggestion, Chris, I'll look ou...Thanks for the suggestion, Chris, I'll look out for Souad. My French could also be a lot better but I have also managed a few French films. Many thanks for popping by and commenting.A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-66099959882351372362015-02-20T16:11:56.029+01:002015-02-20T16:11:56.029+01:00I'm going to start doing this as it is a great...I'm going to start doing this as it is a great way to pick up vocab. I can't remember the last time I read an English book though, I love reading but just don't seem to have the time to sit, relax and read. I had the idea of doing it with my favourite magazines though!Becky Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02392048836706460125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-42378774794900502582015-02-20T11:54:37.897+01:002015-02-20T11:54:37.897+01:00This post was so helpful! I was just thinking abou...This post was so helpful! I was just thinking about tackling a children's book in French this week but wasn't sure where to start. I haven't really done any French since school but I was pretty good at it then. I might try a toddler book first and then Roald Dahl seems like a good place to start.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02239417358760862036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-17975275502327231972015-02-20T11:13:38.939+01:002015-02-20T11:13:38.939+01:00Try Souad (can't remember the author but its o...Try Souad (can't remember the author but its on Amazon for a couple of Euro's. Easy reading but a hard read (if you know what I mean).<br />I read "La Peste" by Camus when I was working in Oran (the book is based in the city, so thought it apt).<br />Went to the cinema on Sunday to watch my first French film (I don't watch films generally, but L'enquete is based on fact so was happy).<br />My French is nowhere near as good as it should be, but I didn't have a problem with either the books or the film.<br />Enjoy the reading if you choose them.<br /><br />Chris Brown<br />nosh216.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com