UNLOCK THE MYSTERY OF FRENCH FLUENCY WITH SHERLOCK HOLMES / APPRENEZ LE FRANÇAIS AVEC SHERLOCK HOLMES Level: A2 (Elementary) Genre: Mystery / Classic Literature Do you dream of reading French novels, but find yourself stuck on the "Intermediate Plateau"? You have finished the language apps. You understand the basic grammar rules. But when you try to pick up a real French novel by Victor Hugo or Proust, you feel defeated. The vocabulary is too obscure, the sentence structures are too complex, and the "Passé Simple" (a literary tense rarely spoken) makes you want to give up. You are not alone. The gap between "textbook French" and "native French" is the hardest part of the journey for A2 students. THE SOLUTION: CONTEXT LEARNING Welcome to the Français Facile edition of " Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles " ( Le Chien des Baskerville ), adapted by the linguist Pierre Lefranc. This book is a Graded Reader, carefully crafted to bridge that gap. We have taken Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous masterpiece and meticulously rewritten it specifically for CEFR Level A2 . WHY THIS BOOK WILL ACCELERATE YOUR FLUENCY: Comprehensible Input (Entrée Compréhensible): We use the Present, Passé Composé , and Imparfait tenses—the exact grammar you need to master for real-world conversation. We stripped away the archaic Victorian phrasing and the difficult Passé Simple so you can focus entirely on the flow and comprehension of the language. This method is scientifically proven to enhance language acquisition faster than rote memorization. - Familiarity Aids Learning (La Familiarité Facilite l'Apprentissage): Because you likely know the general premise of the Sherlock Holmes story, your brain can focus on "how" things are said in French, rather than struggling to figure out "what" is happening. This reduces cognitive load significantly, allowing for deeper linguistic absorption. - Contextual Vocabulary (Vocabulaire en Contexte): Stop breaking your flow every few sentences to check the dictionary. Difficult terms are highlighted and defined in English at the end of every chapter. This allows for extensive reading , the most powerful way to naturally acquire new words. - Active Engagement (Engagement Actif): This isn't just a story; it's a comprehensive learning tool. Comprehension quizzes and review questions at the end of each section ensure you are truly absorbing the material and not just passively skimming the text. THE STORY: LE CHIEN DES BASKERVILLE On the wild, fog-covered moors of Dartmoor, a dark, terrifying legend haunts the Baskerville family. For generations, a gigantic, hellish hound with eyes of fire has hunted and killed the heirs of the ancient estate. Now, Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead. His face was twisted in terror. Near his body, the police found the distinct, massive footprints of a gigantic dog. The new heir, the young Sir Henry, arrives from America to claim his inheritance. Is he the next victim of this gruesome, centuries-old curse? Sherlock Holmes is detained by another case in London, so he sends his trusted partner, Dr. Watson, to the scary, isolated moors to protect the young man and investigate the mysterious circumstances. But the mournful, chilling howls in the night are getting closer... Is this a perfect crime organized by a ruthless human killer seeking the inheritance? Or a genuine, supernatural malediction from beyond the grave