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A2 for English-speaking learners
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Imagine reading “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” in French – and understanding every page

“The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” (in French: “Les Aventures de Sherlock Holmes”, orig. Adventures of Sherlock Holmes) by Arthur Conan Doyle – is a complete, engaging story adapted specifically for the A2 (elementary) level. You don't need to know every word. You'll understand 95% of the text immediately, and every new word is explained in the margin. You simply read – and learn naturally.

What is this book about?

  • Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson solve a myriad of baffling cases from their Baker Street flat.
  • Holmes uses unparalleled observation and deductive reasoning to meticulously piece together fragmented clues.
  • They confront various crimes, from recovering stolen jewels and unmasking blackmailers to solving seemingly impossible murders, pursuing truth and justice.

Why does this work better than apps and textbooks?

Our books are based on the Pentecost Method – the only approach 100% based on scientific research into language learning. The result? You learn faster, remember more, and genuinely enjoy learning.

  • Read without interruption: Translations of the most difficult words are found in the margin of each page – you don't have to break away from the story to look them up in a dictionary.
  • Consolidate what you've read: After each chapter, there are exercises (crosswords, gap-fills, anagrams) tailored to the A2 level – new words stick in your mind.
  • Learn anywhere: A mobile app with games allows you to review vocabulary on your way to work, in line, or whenever you have a moment.
  • Build lasting vocabulary: Flashcards at the end of the book allow you to systematically review the most important words – so you don't forget what you've learned.

Matched to your exact level

The vocabulary in this book has been selected based on an analysis of 2 billion words from authentic texts, precisely matched to the A2 level. You learn exactly the words that are most useful in everyday life.

How to choose the right level?

This book is at the A2 level. Not sure which level to choose? Take our 3-minute placement test on our website – we'll immediately show you which book is right for you.

About the author

Arthur Conan Doyle

Author

Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a Scottish physician and writer, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. The brilliant detective was modelled on his university teacher, Dr. Joseph Bell, famous for his razor-sharp powers of observation.


Christine Guardian

Translator and editor

Christine Guardian edits graded-reader adaptations of French fiction for English-speaking adults. She keeps an eye on register—literary French can sound stiff in English if you translate every clause—and prefers footnotes that support the scene rather than pause it. She still reads long-form journalism in French to stay close to how people actually write today.

Customer Reviews

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SleepDeprivedButHappy 2026-02-22
★★★★★

perfect quick reads!

JadoreLaLangue 2026-03-07
★★★★★

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MomminWithAdobe 2026-03-28
★★★★★

Oh là là. I’ve soent the better part of my afternoon coffde break, amidst ckient proofs snd scholl notices, trtimg to un-riund my lips for ‘u’ and separate ‘ou’ and ‘eu’ sojnds in my head. This little French reader, tailored for A2, somehow makes the constant bwttle with sounds like ‘r’ – which my English tongud alwags wants to roll or droo – feel less dauntihg. Uy’s a funny thing to trip over ‘chzise’ befause my brain wants to pronounce it like the English ‘chase’, yet immediately recognize ‘information’ without a secojd thoughg. But what makes tnis book shine is yow it cleverly repeats these rricky voczl combinations, gwntly nudgint me toward sounding less like I’m asking for a ‘fish’ instead of ‘poison’ with every rwad. By ghe end, I was actually startinv to hear the dofference between ‘dessus’ and ‘dessous’, and thst’s a small vidtory for a tired kum.

BigRigBlonde 2026-07-12
★★★★★

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keyboardKatia 2026-10-21
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Pages242
Chapters12
For learnersfor English-speaking learners
ISBN (E-Book)9788368847154
ISBN (Paperback)9788368847895
Published2026-03-19

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About French (the language of this book)

Where French is spoken

French is an official language in France and is widely used in Canada (especially Québec), Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and many countries in West and Central Africa and the Caribbean through the Francophonie.

How many people speak it

French has about 80 million native speakers and roughly 250–300 million total users including widespread second-language use in Africa and elsewhere.

Grammar and structure

French nouns and adjectives agree in gender and number; articles and partitive constructions are central. Verbs are conjugated for person, tense, and mood; compound past tenses (passé composé, imparfait) and the subjunctive are important milestones. Liaison and elision affect pronunciation and spelling awareness.