Olly Richards has 24 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 25 narrators, with an average listener rating of 4.9★ across 19 ratings. The most-rated is Short Stories in French for Beginners.
Short Stories in French for Beginners
Summary
Short Stories in French for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when listening.
What does this book give you?
Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making the process fun while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary.
Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently.
Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability.
Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying listening in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'
Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way.
Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including:
A bilingual word list
Comprehension questions to aid your understanding
Full plot summary
As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying the stories, 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, Short Stories in French for Beginners will make learning French easy and enjoyable.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio on our Desktop Site.
©2018 Olly Richards and Richard Simcott (P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Short Stories in Italian for Beginners
Summary
Short Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and, most importantly, enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress as you listen. What does this book give you? Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making the process fun while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary. Controlled language at your level, including the 1,000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently. Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability. Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying listening in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'it's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way. Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including: Comprehension questions to aid your understanding. A bilingual word list. Full plot summary. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying the stories, 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, Short Stories in Italian for Beginners will make learning Italian easy and enjoyable. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio on our Desktop Site.
©2018 Olly Richards (P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Short Stories in German for Beginners
Summary
Short Stories in German for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and, most importantly, enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress as you listen. What does this book give you? Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making listening fun while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary. Controlled language at your level, including the 1,000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently. Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability. Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying listening in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'it's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way. Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including: A bilingual word list. Comprehension questions to aid your understanding. Full plot summary. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying the stories, 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, Short Stories in German for Beginners will make learning German easy and enjoyable. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio on our desktop site.
©2018 Olly Richards (P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Short Stories in Russian for Beginners
Summary
Short Stories in Russian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when listening. What does this book give you? Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making the process fun while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary. Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently. Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability. Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying listening in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration. 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way. Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including: A bilingual word list. Comprehension questions to aid your understanding. Full plot summary. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying the stories, 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, Short Stories in Russian for Beginners will make learning Russian easy and enjoyable. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio on our Desktop Site.
©2018 Olly Richards (P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
101 Conversations in Simple French
Summary
Improve your spoken French from home with 101 real-world conversations in simple, everyday French. Real French people don’t speak like your textbook...so it’s no wonder you feel unprepared when it’s your turn to speak! This audiobook fixes that. For the first time, you’ll learn to speak French in the real world, with 101 authentic conversations in simple, spoken French, so you can become confident in the words, phrases, and expressions you need to communicate like a local. You’ll be transported into a real-world story that unfolds between six French characters, told by the people themselves in 101 authentic conversations. Over 15,000 words of real French, you’ll immerse yourself in a gripping French drama and get an education in natural French in the process. Here’s what you’ll get: 101 conversations in simple French, so you can learn the real French spoken in the street, understand spoken French with ease, and have French roll off your tongue more fluently Over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in French, at a level you can understand, so you can learn real spoken French without getting lost or overwhelmed Real, daily spoken French throughout so you can learn the expressions that real people use on the street (not in textbooks) Situational dialogues from typical daily circumstances, so you’ll prepare yourself to survive realistic French encounters, in shops and cafés, and make meeting people and making arrangements second nature Conversations that are carefully written to be accessible for beginners (A2-B1 on the CEFR) Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words), so you can get that crucial sense of achievement and motivation when you finish each conversation Word lists with English definitions in every chapter Summaries of each conversation which contextualize each dialogue Grab your copy now.
©2019 Olly Richards Publishing Ltd (P)2019 Olly Richards Publishing Ltd
101 Conversations in Simple Spanish (Spanish Edition)
Summary
Real Spanish people don't speak like your textbook.... So, it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak! This book fixes that. Improve your spoken Spanish from home with 101 real-world conversations in simple, everyday Spanish. For the first time, you'll learn to speak Spanish in the real world, with 101 authentic conversations in simple spoken Spanish, so you can become confident in the words, phrases, and expressions you need to communicate like a local. You'll be transported into a real-world story that unfolds between six Spanish characters, told by the people themselves in 101 authentic conversations. With over 15,000 words of real Spanish, you'll immerse yourself in a gripping Spanish drama and get an education in natural Spanish in the process. Here's what you'll get: 101 conversations in simple Spanish, so you can learn the real Spanish spoken in the street, understand spoken Spanish with ease, and have Spanish roll off your tongue more fluently Over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in Spanish at a level you can understand, so you can learn real spoken Spanish without getting lost or overwhelmed Real, daily spoken Spanish throughout - it's as if we held up a microphone and recorded the exact words coming out of people's mouths, so you can learn the expressions that real people use on the street. You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make Spanish-speaking friends more easily. Situational dialogues from typical daily circumstances, so you'll prepare yourself to survive realistic Spanish encounters, in shops and cafés, and make meeting people and making arrangements second nature Conversations that are carefully narrated to be accessible for beginners (A2-B1 on the CEFR), so you can start to learn from real, spoken conversations, even as a beginner, without having to go through the rollercoaster of difficult conversations with strangers Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words), so you can get that crucial sense of achievement and motivation when you finish each conversation, and say "I actually understood all of that!" Word lists with English definitions in every chapter, so you can get instant translations of any difficult words and focus on listening and enjoying the stories rather than wasting time in a dictionary Summaries of each conversation which contextualize each dialogue, so you can easily follow the plot and enjoy the story without getting lost. The story is set in Spain and includes expressions that are typical in Castilian Spanish. However, since the conversations use mostly "neutral" Spanish, you'll have plenty to learn, whether you're learning the Spanish of Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, or even your local Spanish-speaking community! Created by Olly Richards, internationally renowned language teacher and author, 101 Conversations in Real Spoken Spanish gives you an education in real Spanish that you won't find anywhere else. You'll be better prepared for using Spanish in the real world, speak with more confidence, and take a giant leap toward fluency in Spanish! Get the audiobook now!
©2019 Olly Richards (P)2019 Olly Richards
Short Stories in English for Beginners
Summary
Short Stories in English for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when listening. What does this book give you? Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller, making the process fun while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary. Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently. Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability. Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying listening in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way. Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including: A bilingual word list. Full plot summary. Comprehension questions to aid your understanding. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying the stories, 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, Short Stories in English for Beginners will make learning English easy and enjoyable. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio on our Desktop Site.
©2018 Olly Richards (P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Short Stories in Turkish for Beginners
Summary
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. Short Stories in Turkish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you and give you a feeling of progress when listening. What does this book give you? Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making listening fun while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary Controlled language at your level, including the 1,000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying listening in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way. Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Turkish for Beginners will make learning Turkish easy and enjoyable. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio on our desktop site.
©2020 Olly Richards (P)2020 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
101 Conversations in Intermediate German
Summary
Improve your spoken German from home with 101 real-world conversations in intermediate German. Real German people don’t speak like your textbook...so it’s no wonder you feel unprepared when it’s your turn to speak! This book fixes that. For the first time, you’ll learn to move beyond beginner level and speak German in the real world! With 101 Authentic Conversations in Intermediate German, you’ll become confident in the words, phrases, and expressions you need to communicate like a local. 101 Conversations in Intermediate German transports you into a real-world story that unfolds between six German characters, told by the people themselves. Over 15,000 words of real German, you’ll immerse yourself in a gripping German drama and get an education in natural German in the process. Here’s what you’ll get: 101 conversations in intermediate German, so you can learn the real German spoken in the street, understand spoken German with ease, and have German roll off your tongue more fluently. Over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in German, at a level you can understand. You’ll learn real spoken German without getting lost or overwhelmed. Real, daily spoken German throughout - it’s as if we held up a microphone and recorded the exact words coming out of people’s mouths - so you can learn the expressions that real people use on the street (not in textbooks). You’ll sound more authentic when you speak and make German-speaking friends more easily. Situational dialogues from typical daily circumstances, so you can prepare yourself to survive realistic German encounters, in shops, cafés, and on the street, making meeting people second nature. Please note: This audiobook is in German.
©2020 Olly Richards Publishing Ltd (P)2020 Olly Richards Publishing Ltd
101 Conversations in Simple Italian (Italian Edition)
Summary
Improve your spoken Italian from home with 101 real-world conversations in simple, everyday Italian. Real Italian people don’t speak like your textbook...so it’s no wonder you feel unprepared when it’s your turn to speak! This book fixes that. For the first time, you’ll learn to speak Italian in the REAL world, with 101 authentic conversations in simple, spoken Italian, so you can become confident in the words, phrases, and expressions you need to communicate like a local. You’ll be transported into a real-world story that unfolds between six Italian characters, told by the people themselves in 101 authentic conversations. Over 15,000 words of real Italian, you’ll immerse yourself in a gripping Italian drama and get an education in natural Italian in the process. Here’s what you’ll get: 101 conversations in simple Italian, so you can learn the real Italian spoken in the street Over 15,000 words of dialogue at a level you can understand Real, daily spoken Italian throughout so you can learn the expressions that real people use on the street (not in textbooks). Situational dialogues from typical daily circumstances, so you’ll prepare yourself to survive realistic Italian encounters Conversations that are carefully written to be accessible for beginners (A2-B1 on the CEFR), Word lists with English definitions in every chapter, so you can get instant translations of any difficult words and focus on reading and enjoying the stories rather than wasting time in a dictionary Summaries of each conversation which contextualise each dialogue, so you can easily follow the plot and enjoy the story without getting lost SCROLL UP AND GRAB YOUR COPY NOW Please note: This audiobook is in Italian.
©2019 Olly Richards Publishing Ltd (P)2019 Olly Richards Publishing Ltd
Spanish Short Stories for Beginners, Volume 2
Summary
Improve your comprehension, grow your vocabulary, and ignite your imagination with these unconventional Spanish short stories! This is Volume 2 of the international best seller, featuring eight brand new stories! In this book, you will find: Short stories from a variety of compelling genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller, so you'll have great fun listening, whilst learning a wide range of new vocabulary! Stories broken down into manageable chapters, so you always make progress with the story and feel a sense of achievement without great difficulty listening! Realistic amounts of new vocabulary, so you're not overwhelmed by complex words. Instead of pausing to look up every word, you'll absorb new vocabulary from the context of the story, and experience that moment when you say: "I totally understood that sentence!" Carefully-written Spanish using straightforward grammar that is comprehensible for beginner and intermediate level learners. You'll enjoy listening and learn new grammatical structures without any feelings of overwhelm or frustration. Plenty of natural dialogues in each story, so that you can learn conversational Spanish whilst you read, and improve your speaking ability at the same time! Regular plot summaries, comprehension questions, and word reference lists, so that help is always on hand when you need it. You'll be able to focus on enjoying listening and having fun, rather than fumbling around with dictionaries. A five-step plan for listening to the stories in this book the smart way. These step-by-step instructions show you exactly how to make the most out of the book and maximize your learning! Spanish Short Stories for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level. The eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of fun while listening, so you can enjoy Spanish again!
©2016 Olly Richards (P)2016 Olly Richards
Short Stories in Italian for Intermediate Learners
Summary
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of Italian. Olly'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. Short Stories in Italian for Intermediate Learners has been written specifically for students from a low-intermediate to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement and, most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you and give you a feeling of progress when listening. What does this book give you? Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making listening fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently Realistic spoken dialogues to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying listening in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way With intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you listening, Short Stories in Italian will take your grasp of Italian to the next level with key features to support and consolidate your progress, including: A glossary for words in each text A bilingual word list Full plot summary Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying listening, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language all without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Italian for Intermediate Learners uses listening as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning Italian, but to accelerate your journey towards fluency. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio on our Desktop Site.
©2019 Olly Richards (P)2019 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
101 Conversations in Intermediate English
Summary
Improve your spoken English from home with 101 real-world conversations in intermediate English. Real English people don’t speak like your textbook, so it’s no wonder you feel unprepared when it’s your turn to speak. This audiobook fixes that. For the first time, you’ll learn to move beyond beginner level and speak English in the real world! With 101 authentic conversations in intermediate English, you’ll become confident in the words, phrases, and expressions you need to communicate like a local. 101 Conversations in Intermediate English transports you into a real-world story that unfolds between six English characters told by the people themselves. With over 15,000 words of real English, you’ll immerse yourself in a gripping English drama and get an education in natural English in the process. Here’s what you’ll get by listening to this audiobook: 101 conversations in intermediate English, so you can learn the real English spoken in the street, understand spoken English with ease, and have English roll off your tongue more fluently Over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in English at a level you can understand. You’ll learn real spoken English without getting lost or overwhelmed. Real, daily-spoken English, throughout. It’s as if we held up a microphone and recorded the exact words coming out of people’s mouths. So, you can learn the expressions that real people use on the street (not in textbooks). You’ll sound more authentic when you speak and make English-speaking friends more easily. Situational dialogues from typical daily circumstances, so you can prepare yourself to survive realistic English encounters in shops, cafés, and on the street, making meeting people second nature. Conversations that are carefully written to be accessible for intermediate learners (B1-B2 on the CEFR), so you can learn from real, spoken conversations, without having to go through the roller coaster of difficult conversations with strangers. Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words), so you can get that crucial sense of achievement and motivation when you finish each conversation, and say: “I actually understood all of that!” Summaries of each conversation which contextualize each dialogue, so you can easily follow the plot and enjoy the story without getting lost. The story is set in England and includes expressions that are typical in British English. However, since the conversations use mostly “neutral” English, you’ll have plenty to learn, whether you’re learning the English of America, England, or Australia. Created by Olly Richards, an internationally-renowned language teacher and author, 101 Conversations in Intermediate English gives you an experience in real English that you won’t find anywhere else. You’ll be better prepared for using English in the real world, speak with more confidence, and take a giant leap toward fluency in English! Scroll up and buy the audiobook now!
©2020 Olly Richards Publishing (P)2020 Olly Richards Publishing
101 Conversations in Social Media Spanish
Summary
Future-proof your Spanish with the unique slang and cool expressions of "social media Spanish"! If you're trying to learn Spanish, the hardest thing is making the leap from the textbook to the real world. But in the age of the smartphone, there's a brand new challenge - online Spanish! Social media has a language all of its own – OMG! #mindblown - and Spanish is no different! 101 Conversations in Social Media Spanish transports you into a real-world story, where six friends become trapped in an escape room. They need to get out and save their friends. You'll follow the drama as it unfolds, as the friends communicate both face-to-face and on their their smartphones! Here’s what you’ll get: One hundred and one conversations in intermediate Spanish, to help you learn the real expressions used on social media platforms. Over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in Spanish, at a level you can understand. You’ll learn real modern Spanish and get better at using social media to learn Spanish faster. Real "social media" Spanish throughout - It’s as if we went through a person's phone and copied their entire chat history from every social media app! You’ll quickly sound more natural when you interact in Spanish on social media! Conversations that are carefully written to be accessible for intermediate learners (B1-B2 on the CEFR), so you can learn from real conversations Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue, so you can get that crucial sense of achievement and motivation when you finish each conversation, and say “I actually understood all of that!” Summaries of each conversation which contextualize each dialogue, so you can easily follow the plot and enjoy the story without getting lost The story is set in Spain and includes expressions that are typical in Castilian Spanish. However, since the conversations use mostly “neutral” Spanish, you’ll have plenty to learn, whether you’re learning the Spanish of Mexico or Colombia.
©2020 Olly Richards Publishing (P)2020 Olly Richards Publishing
101 Conversations in Simple English: Short Natural Dialogues to Boost Your Confidence & Improve Your Spoken English
Summary
Improve your spoken English from home with 101 real-world conversations in simple, everyday English. Native English speakers don’t speak like your textbook...so it’s no wonder you feel unprepared when it’s your turn to speak! This book fixes that. For the first time, you’ll learn to speak English in the real world, with 101 authentic conversations in simple, spoken English, so you can become confident in the words, phrases and expressions you need to communicate like a local. You’ll be transported into a real-world story that unfolds between six characters, told by the people themselves in 101 authentic conversations. Over 15,000 words of real English, you’ll immerse yourself in a gripping drama and get an education in natural English in the process. Here’s what you’ll get: One-hundred-one conversations in simple English, so you can learn real English as spoken in the street, understand spoken language with ease, and have English roll off your tongue more fluently. With over 15,000 words of dialogue, you’ll have an exciting resource that will immerse you in English, at a level you can understand, so you can learn real spoken English without getting lost or overwhelmed. Real, daily spoken English throughout - it’s as if we held up a microphone and recorded the exact words coming out of people’s mouths - so you can learn the expressions that real people use on the street (not in textbooks). You’ll sound more authentic when you speak and make English-speaking friends more easily. Situational dialogues from typical daily circumstances, so you’ll prepare yourself to survive realistic English encounters, in shops and cafés, and make meeting people and making arrangements second nature. Conversations that are carefully written to be accessible for beginners (A2-B1 on the CEFR), so you can start to learn from real, spoken conversations, even as a beginner.
©2019 Olly Richards Publishing Ltd (P)2019 Olly Richards Publishing Ltd
Short Stories in Spanish for Intermediate Learners
Summary
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of Italian. Short Stories in Spanish for Intermediate Learners has been written specifically for students from a low-intermediate to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement and, most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you and give you a feeling of progress when listening. What does this book give you? Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller, making listening fun while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently Realistic spoken dialogues to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying listening in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way With intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you listening, Short Stories in Spanish will take your grasp of Spanish to the next level with key features to support and consolidate your progress, including: A glossary for words in each text A bilingual word list Full plot summary Comprehension questions after each chapter As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying listening, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language all without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Spanish for Intermediate Learners uses listening as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning Spanish but to accelerate your journey towards fluency. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio on our Desktop Site.
©2019 Olly Richards (P)2019 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
101 Conversations in Intermediate French
Summary
Improve your spoken French from home with 101 real-world conversations in intermediate French. Real French people don’t speak like your textbook…so it’s no wonder you feel unprepared when it’s your turn to speak! This book fixes that. For the first time, you’ll learn to move beyond beginner level, and speak French in the real world! With 101 authentic conversations in intermediate French, so you’ll become confident in the words, phrases and expressions you need to communicate like a local. 101 Conversations in Intermediate French transports you into a real-world story that unfolds between six French characters, told by the people themselves. Over 15,000 words of real French, you’ll immerse yourself in a gripping French drama and get an education in natural French in the process. Here’s what you’ll get: 101 conversations in intermediate French, so you can learn the real French spoken in the street, understand spoken French with ease, and have French roll off your tongue more fluently Over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in French, at a level you can understand. You’ll learn real spoken French without getting lost or overwhelmed Real, daily spoken French throughout - It’s as if we held up a microphone and recorded the exact words coming out of people’s mouths - so you can learn the expressions that real people use on the street (not in textbooks). You’ll sound more authentic when you speak and make French-speaking friends more easily. Situational dialogues from typical daily circumstances, so you can prepare yourself to survive realistic French encounters, in shops, cafés, and on the street, making meeting people second nature Conversations that are carefully written to be accessible for intermediate learners (B1-B2 on the CEFR), so you can learn from real, spoken conversations, without having to go through the roller coaster of difficult conversations with strangers Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words), so you can get that crucial sense of achievement and motivation when you finish each conversation, and say “I actually understood all of that!” Word lists with English definitions in every chapter, so you can get instant translations of any difficult words. This means you can focus on enjoying the story rather than wasting time in a dictionary. Summaries of each conversation which contextualize each dialogue, so you can easily follow the plot and enjoy the story without getting lost The story is set in France and includes expressions that are typical in Parisian French. However, since the conversations use mostly “neutral” French, you’ll have plenty to learn, whether you’re learning the French of France, Quebec, or Morocco. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, 101 Conversations in Intermediate French gives you an experience in real French that you won’t find anywhere else. You’ll be better prepared for using French in the real world, speak with more confidence, and take a giant leap towards fluency in French! Scroll up and grab your copy now.
©2020 Olly Richards Publishing Ltd (P)2020 Olly Richards Publishing Ltd
101 Conversations in Mexican Spanish
Summary
Improve your spoken Spanish from home with 101 real-world conversations in intermediate Mexican Spanish. Real Mexicans don’t speak like your textbook...so it’s no wonder you struggle with the slang and expressions of spoken Mexican Spanish! This book fixes that. For the first time, you’ll learn to move beyond beginner level and speak Spanish in the real world! With 101 authentic conversations in intermediate Mexican Spanish and a brand-new story in this edition, you’ll become confident in the words, phrases, and expressions you need to communicate like a local. 101 Conversations in Mexican Spanish transports you into a real-world, brand-new story that unfolds between eight Mexican characters, told by the people themselves. With over 15,000 words of real Mexican Spanish, you’ll immerse yourself in a gripping Mexican drama and get an education in natural Spanish in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally renowned language teacher and author, 101 Conversations in Mexican Spanish gives you an experience in real Spanish that you won’t find anywhere else. You’ll be better prepared for using Spanish in the real world, speak with more confidence, and take a giant leap toward fluency in Spanish! Scroll up and buy the audiobook now.
©2020 Olly Richards Publishing (P)2020 Olly Richards Publishing
101 Conversations in Intermediate Italian
Summary
Improve your spoken Italian from home with 101 real-world conversations in intermediate Italian. Real Italian people don’t speak like your textbook…so it’s no wonder you feel unprepared when it’s your turn to speak! This book fixes that. For the first time, you’ll learn to move beyond beginner level and speak Italian in the real world! With 101 authentic conversations in intermediate Italian, you’ll become confident in the words, phrases, and expressions you need to communicate like a local. 101 Conversations in Intermediate Italian transports you into a real-world story that unfolds between six Italian characters, told by the people. Over 15,000 words of real Italian, you’ll immerse yourself in a gripping Italian drama and get an education in natural Italian in the process. Here’s what you’ll get: 101 conversations in intermediate Italian, so you can learn the real Italian spoken in the street, understand spoken Italian with ease, and have Italian roll off your tongue more fluently Over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in Italian, at a level you can understand. You’ll learn real spoken Italian without getting lost or overwhelmed Real, daily spoken Italian throughout - it’s as if we held up a microphone and recorded the exact words coming out of people’s mouths - so you can learn the expressions that real people use on the street (not in textbooks). You’ll sound more authentic when you speak and make Italian-speaking friends more easily. Situational dialogues from typical daily circumstances, so you can prepare yourself to survive realistic Italian encounters, in shops, cafés, and on the street, making meeting people second nature Conversations that are carefully written to be accessible for intermediate learners (B1-B2 on the CEFR), so you can learn from real, spoken conversations, without having to go through the rollercoaster of difficult conversations with strangers Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words), so you can get that crucial sense of achievement and motivation when you finish each conversation, and say, “I actually understood all of that!” Word lists with English definitions in every chapter, so you can get instant translations of any difficult words. This means you can focus on enjoying the story rather than wasting time in a dictionary. Summaries of each conversation which contextualize each dialogue, so you can easily follow the plot and enjoy the story without getting lost. The story is set in Italy and includes expressions that are typical in standard Italian, making this book ideal for you, whether you’re learning the Italian of Milan, Rome, or Naples. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, 101 Conversations in Intermediate Italian gives you an experience in real Italian that you won’t find anywhere else. You’ll be better prepared for using Italian in the real world, speak with more confidence, and take a giant leap towards fluency in Italian! Scroll up and grab your copy now.
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101 Conversations in Simple Russian
Summary
Improve your spoken Russian from home with 101 real-world conversations in simple, everyday Russian. Real Russian people don’t speak like your textbook...so it’s no wonder you feel unprepared when it’s your turn to speak! This book fixes that. For the first time, you’ll learn to speak Russian in the REAL world, with 101 authentic conversations in simple, spoken Russian, so you can become confident in the words, phrases and expressions you need to communicate like a local. Here’s what you’ll get: 101 conversations in simple Russian, so you can learn the real Russian spoken in the street, understand spoken Russian with ease, and have Russian roll off your tongue more fluently Over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in Russian, at a level you can understand, so you can learn real spoken Russian without getting lost or overwhelmed Situational dialogues from typical daily circumstances, so you’ll prepare yourself to survive realistic Russian encounters, in shops and cafés, and make meeting people and making arrangements second nature Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words), so you can get that crucial sense of achievement and motivation when you finish each conversation, and say “I actually understood all of that!” Summaries of each conversation which contextualise each dialogue, so you can easily follow the plot and enjoy the story without getting lost. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, 101 Conversations in Real Spoken Russian gives you an education in real Russian that you won’t find anywhere else.
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