{"product_id":"short-stories-in-english-for-intermediate-learners-by-olly-richards-9781529361568","title":"Short Stories in English  for Intermediate Learners","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of English.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003ci\u003eOlly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!\u003c\/i\u003e - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller \u003ci\u003eA Mind for Numbers\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003ci\u003eShort Stories in English for Intermediate Learners\u003c\/i\u003e has been written especially for students from a low-intermediate to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1-B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you and give you a feeling of progress when reading.\n\n\u003cb\u003eWhat does this book give you?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\nEight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary\n\nControlled language at your level to help you progress confidently\n\nRealistic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability\n\nAccessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way\n\nBeautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding\n\nPleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'\n\nWith intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you reading, \u003ci\u003eShort Stories in English for Intermediate Learners\u003c\/i\u003e will take your grasp of English to the next level with key features to support and consolidate your progress, including:\n\nA glossary for bolded words in each text\n\nA bilingual word list\n\nFull plot summary\n\nComprehension questions after each chapter.\n\nAs a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, \u003ci\u003eShort Stories in English for Intermediate Learners\u003c\/i\u003e uses reading as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning English, but to accelerate your journey towards fluency.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598245019884,"sku":"9781529361568","price":44.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529361568-short-stories-in-english-for-intermediate-learners.jpg?v=1777964174","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/short-stories-in-english-for-intermediate-learners-by-olly-richards-9781529361568","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}