--- product_id: 1804375 title: "First French Reader: A Beginner's Dual-Language Book (Dover Dual Language French) (English and French Edition)" brand: "stanley appelbaum" price: "S$25" currency: SGD in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/1804375-first-french-reader-a-beginners-dual-language-book-dover-dual store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # First French Reader: A Beginner's Dual-Language Book (Dover Dual Language French) (English and French Edition) **Brand:** stanley appelbaum **Price:** S$25 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** First French Reader: A Beginner's Dual-Language Book (Dover Dual Language French) (English and French Edition) by stanley appelbaum - **How much does it cost?** S$25 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/1804375-first-french-reader-a-beginners-dual-language-book-dover-dual) ## Best For - stanley appelbaum enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted stanley appelbaum brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description First French Reader: A Beginner's Dual-Language Book (Dover Dual Language French) (English and French Edition) ## Images ![First French Reader: A Beginner's Dual-Language Book (Dover Dual Language French) (English and French Edition) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HZGRJAdqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding book -- but yes, disregard the title *by P***. on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 30, 2020* As others have pointed out, that "First" in the title is wildly misleading. I've made my way through several of the Dover French dual-language books, and this one has been the hardest. Another possible drawback is that none of the selections is complete; what you get are two-page excerpts from lots of different works, so the motivation that's provided by full involvement in a narrative is lacking.That said, this is still excellent, and the brevity of the selections brings a payoff in variety. This book lets you sample 50 different authors, most from the 18th and 19th centuries, and most of whom you will never see in another dual-language edition. This exposes you to a wide range of styles -- a great point for reading practice -- and provides a basis for choosing writers you'd like to read more fully. Again, the only caveat is that this is a book for somewhat later in your French studies, not the beginning when you're truly in need of a "first" reader. As a starter book among the dual-language readers I recommend "My Uncle Jules and Other Stories" by Maupassant (also edited by Stanley Applebaum).Finally, there's nothing wrong with the print size in the book; it's completely normal. The paper quality is also excellent. As a last bonus, at the beginning of the book there are introductions of all 50 writers and their excerpts. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars "Almost" perfect *by L***Z on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 4, 2009* I am fairly new to the French language which I am learning on my own. I am a passionate linguist and it's so far my fifth language. English is not my first language either, but after many years in this country it is now almost like my native one. I am still reading this book and I am enjoining every bit of it. It is a collection of short stories by famous French writers of the past spanning over 400 years of French literature. It gives me an opportunity not only to broaden my French vocabulary, but also to learn about great French novelists of the past. I am not giving this book a 5 because I find that often the translation is not "word by word", but rather contextual. I still often need to look up words in the dictionary, which I hoped I could avoid by purchasing a dual language book. I do understand however that literal translation into another language is sometimes just impossible, you just have to get the meaning of the sentence as a whole rather dissect it word by word because it would not make sense if it would be translated that way. A humble suggestion to future readers of this book would be to first read the entire story in French without looking at the English version, then read it in English, then read it again in French. When you read it in French the second time you then can "guess" at the meaning of most words you missed at first saving you the time to use the dictionary. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Advanced French - Short Selections by Classic French Authors *by L***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 27, 2016* This would be for an intermediate to advanced French reader. It is a mix of French authors from the 1600's to the 1900's. There are short selections by many well-known classic French authors. It is NOT easy reading. However, the dual language English translation facing each page of French helps tremendously.This would be great for an AP French class or college class or the individual who really wants a challenge. Because the selections are short, you don't get too bogged down. Reading a selection a week would be an exercise which would improve your French translation skills. I like that there are so many short and diverse selections from leading French authors over 400 years. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sg/products/1804375-first-french-reader-a-beginners-dual-language-book-dover-dual](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/1804375-first-french-reader-a-beginners-dual-language-book-dover-dual) --- *Product available on Desertcart Singapore* *Store origin: SG* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*