Reading
learn in context
Reading has multiple benefits – you can grow your vocabulary, train your eye to identify writing structures and
get a feel for good writing style and grammar, all at the same time!
You can learn French while you read interesting stories!
We've found suitable French texts for every level and taste! Start browsing now and become a French bookworm!
You can learn French while you read interesting stories!
We've found suitable French texts for every level and taste! Start browsing now and become a French bookworm!
E-Books libres et gratuits - French Classics
On this site you can find a selection of French literary works, including classics from authors like Marcel Proust or Gustave Flaubert. Each text is also available as a PDF document. Choose your reading material from the available lists or scroll down the page to see the latest e-books.-
TV5 Monde - Articles about Literature
In the special section "Langua française", TV5 Monde provides a number of different articles about French literature. Pictures and videos illustrate the content of the articles. -
LireCreer.org - French Classics
If you're looking for French poems, songs, and fables, this is the site for you! This site is also excellent for children. Choose a low number under "Histoires à lire" if you would like to read easy texts. -
LanguageGuide.org - Interactive Reading in French
On this site you can find a number of different texts for beginners and advanced French learners. An audio recording of the text can be played, and there are English translations to help you understand. -
Le Monde - Read a Daily Newspaper
Le Monde is one of the most famous daily newspapers in France. It provides current, authentic, and challenging articles about many different topics. This website is especially suitable for advanced learners, who can use it to practise reading in an authentic context. 
Franzoesisch-Lehrbuch.de - French Classics
Read and discover classic French literature by famous authors like Voltaire, Baudelaire, and Hugo in the original language. Translations and audio recordings of the texts are also available.-
This famous magazine that deals with current events in France and around the world is excellent for practising reading comprehension in short articles.
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France 24 - International Television
Aside from a substantial amount of videos, France 24 also publishes articles about current world events. Read these articles to practise understanding new words in an authentic context. -
On the homepage of the radio broadcaster, France Info, you can find many different current news articles. You can choose between different categories to find an article you find interesting.
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E-Books libres et gratuits - French Books and Classics
This site provides a huge assortment of French literary works, including classics from authors like Marcel Proust or Gustave Flaubert. Every text is available as a PDF document. Choose your reading material from the available lists, or scroll down the page to see the latest e-books. -
This site provides an overview of current articles from a number of different news outlets.
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The French Experiment: French Stories for Beginners
Featuring enchanting French stories and easy lessons, this site is perfect for beginners. And for bilingual tales, check out .
