Anyone learning French as a foreign language and interested in reading short stories in French. The texts are accessible from π CEFR levels A2/B1.
Pupils and students preparing for their GCSE French exams or equivalent.
The themes developed in this book cover the π AQA specification #8652 (both for the foundation and the higher tiers).
50 short stories of increasing difficulty,
Vocabulary notes for each text,
A visual grammar guide to accompany the stories,
Exam-style practice for AQA GCSE French Paper 3 (Reading),
Exercises and a comprehensive answer key.
Readers are expected to:
have at least completed an A1 level course in French. Although the grammar guide explains all the rules from the ground up, the pace and the level of detail are not suitable for complete beginners.
have a basic understanding of common grammar terminology. For example, readers should already be familiar with concepts such as parts of speech, grammatical functions (subject, verbal unit, direct/indirect object, adverbial, etc.), subordinate clauses, etc.
By the end of the book, readers will:
have covered a significant proportion of the grammar and vocabulary set out in the AQA GCSE French specification,
be able to reuse the structures introduced in the texts to nourish their expression,
feel fully equipped to tackle challenging concepts, such as tenses, personal pronouns, reflexive verbs, and words with multiple meanings.
be ready to pursue an A-level French course once their GCSEs are completed.
Edition: First edition
Published: August 2026
Languages: French (primary) and English
Availability: On demand
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-806-54189-8
Dimensions: US Royal (9 x 6 inches)
Page count: 141
Colour: Yes
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To support GCSE French learners as they begin the new school year, we are pleased to offer a limited launch discount of 25% on Petites lectures: Texts and grammar for the AQA GCSE French exam.
The offer is valid for the first 100 copies purchased through the BookVAULT Shop, using the code 43432-BOOKLAUNCH at checkout. The offer expires on 30 September 2026 at 11:59 PM BST (or whenever the allocated copies are claimed).