Frequently asked questions

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If you are brand new to French, start with A1 (Beginner). If you already know basic present-tense sentences and common vocabulary, try an A2 story and see how much you can follow before checking the translation.

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No. Every vocabulary note is chosen and written by hand by whoever wrote the story, so the meaning actually fits the context it appears in.

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These are CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) levels — an internationally recognized scale for describing language ability. Read more on the About page.