Learn French Through Stories. Not Textbooks.
Imagine starting a story in English... and finishing it in French. ❤️
Ella Speaks French - A Bilingual Adventure
This series is ideal for:
• Adult beginners learning French
• Newcomers to Quebec
• People who struggled with traditional language classes
• Learners who want practical vocabulary
The Ella Method works because:
• You learn vocabulary in real-life situations
• Grammar patterns become natural through reading
• The story keeps you motivated
• The English story slowly becomes French
Lexical transfer, implicit grammar, simple reading.
In other words: you’re not studying French. You’re reading a story, and French happens along the way.
The Methodology - in 4 tomes (so far!)
Ella Speaks French - A Bilingual Adventure
- Book 1: Ella Speaks French in Montreal:
A new city, a new language, a new adventure.
- Book 2: Ella Speaks French & Conquers Winter:
Confidence grows while temperatures drop.
Discover Quebec culture & learn real everyday French.
Changing seasons, changing moods.
🛍️ Bookstores & Libraries: available via - Ingram Content Group - 978-1738234356 / 978-1738234363 / 978-1738234370 / 978-1738234394
What readers & students are saying
"I read 3 chapters the day I got it. It is such a great read and what an excellent concept. I can’t tell you how much I have struggled with learning French, this was the first time it felt intuitive and not forced. Highly recommend getting the book and I hope there are more books :)" -Wali "
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"A charming and fun way to learn French. I think teachers would love to use this in their curriculum." -David Mitchell
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"This is the cutest book ever! It is so entertaining, you don’t even realize that you are learning. I recommend this for everyone who wants to learn French, (or just to learn more about the city of Montreal)." -Anouk Dugas
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"Between the cute story and illustrations, I can’t recommend this book enough. The glossary is my favourite part. Even as a more of intermediate French learner this is terrific in bridging the missing gaps I have and help me build my vocabulary and conversation skills." -Michael Alexander Reid
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"This book is perfect to learn French. Love Ella. Reading it for the second time." -Eva
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Bonjour-Hi!
I’ve been teaching French since 2005, working with immigrants and international learners from all over the world. Over time, I saw the same thing again and again: grammar wasn’t the problem, the approach was.
So I created the Ella series to make French feel natural, intuitive, and actually enjoyable.
And to help you read the Ella series, click here Read & Speak French for a 16-video course on letter combinations & pronunciation (3.5 hour) on Udemy.