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About Olly Richards
Olly Richards is a foreign language expert and teacher. He speaks eight languages and has authored over 30 books. He has appeared in international press, from the BBC and the Independent to El País and Gulf News. He has featured in language
documentaries and authored language courses for the Open University.
Olly started learning his first foreign language at the age of 19, when he bought a one-way ticket to Paris. With no exposure to languages growing up, and no natural talent for languages, Olly had to figure out how to learn French from scratch. Twenty years later, Olly has studied languages from around the world and is considered an expert in the field.
Through his books and website, StoryLearning.com, Olly is known for teaching languages through the power of story – including the book you are holding in your hands right now!
You can find out more about Olly, including a library of free training, at his website: www.storylearning.com
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***FOR HIGH-BEGINNER TO LOW-INTERMEDIATE LEARNERS***
Master the Spanish subjunctive in the next 30 days, with this innovative, story-based immersion method. Just read one chapter per day, complete the exercises and watch as one of the trickiest elements of Spanish falls into place and improves your speech without a hitch!
“I love Olly’s work - and you will too!” - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers
Most Spanish students try to learn Spanish grammar through rules and rote memorisation. This doesn't work, and is extremely stressful for you as a learner. Why? Because there are lots of so-called "rules" to learn and it's impossible to hold them all in your head at the same time while you're speaking. It's also not a natural approach ... native speakers don't learn the language with rules and memory tricks, after all!
With 30-Day Mastery: Subjunctive Made Simple you'll learn through example and context, just like native speakers do! The magic of learning through story is that your main focus is actually not on memorising anything... you concentrate on understanding and enjoying the story! As you're reading, you will find that the subjunctive will begin to lodge itself subconsciously in your brain. It doesn't happen right away - in fact it may take a couple of weeks for you to feel the real effects. But by the end of this book, you'll have a native-like command of the Spanish subjunctive that will amaze you and your friends!
In this story, you will follow the adventures of Marcos and Daniela, two perfect strangers, as they travel around South America to discover the meaning of a mysterious, coded email they both received from an anonymous sender. . .
Not yet convinced? Here are all the features you will find in this book:
- Short chapters of 300 words each - just read one chapter a day for 30 days!
- A text designed specifically for students at CEFR level A2-B1
- A detailed language overview so you can review and quickly understand the grammar in the story
- Short daily practice exercises to practice the Spanish subjunctive as you go
- Bilingual word lists to quickly look up new vocabulary
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***FOR HIGH-BEGINNER TO LOW-INTERMEDIATE LEARNERS***
Master the French subjunctive in the next 30 days, with this innovative, story-based immersion method. Just read one chapter per day, complete the exercises and watch as one of the trickiest elements of French falls into place and improves your speech without a hitch!“I love Olly’s work - and you will too!” - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers
Most French students try to learn French grammar through rules and rote memorisation. This doesn't work, and is extremely stressful for you as a learner. Why? Because there are lots of so-called "rules" to learn and it's impossible to hold them all in your head at the same time while you're speaking. It's also not a natural approach ... native speakers don't learn the language with rules and memory tricks, after all!
With 30-Day Mastery: Subjunctive Made Simple you'll learn through example and context, just like native speakers do! The magic of learning through story is that your main focus is actually not on memorising anything... you concentrate on understanding and enjoying the story! As you're reading, you will find that the subjunctive will begin to lodge itself subconsciously in your brain. It doesn't happen right away - in fact it may take a couple of weeks for you to feel the real effects. But by the end of this book, you'll have a native-like command of the French subjunctive that will amaze you and your friends!
In this story, you will read about how King Louis XIV challenges the king of England, Charles I, to a chess tournament to avoid another war that he's destined to lose. But how can he beat one of the most famous chess players in Europe? Help arrives from the most unexpected of places...
Not yet convinced? Here are all the features you will find in this book:
- Short chapters of 300 words each - just read one chapter a day for 30 days!
- A text designed specifically for students at CEFR level A2-B1
- A detailed language overview so you can review and quickly understand the grammar in the story
- Short daily practice exercises to practice the French subjunctive as you go
- Bilingual word lists to quickly look up new vocabulary
SCROLL UP AND GRAB YOUR COPY!
***FOR HIGH-BEGINNER TO LOW-INTERMEDIATE LEARNERS***
Master French conversational connectors (or transition phrases) in the next 30 days, with this innovative, story-based immersion method. Just read one chapter per day, complete the exercises, and watch as conversational connectors fall into place and improve your fluency without a hitch!
“I love Olly’s work - and you will too!” - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers
Most French students try to learn French through memorisation, especially when it comes to learning new vocabulary or the all-important conversational connectors (and, or, however, therefore, for example etc). This doesn't work, and is extremely stressful for you as a learner. Why? Because there is so much vocabulary to learn and it's impossible to hold it all in your head while you're speaking. It's also not a natural approach ... native speakers don't learn new words with memory tricks, after all!
With 30-Day Mastery: Conversational Connectors you'll learn through example and context, just like native speakers do! The magic of learning through story is that your main focus is actually not on memorising anything... you concentrate on understanding and enjoying the story! As you're reading the story, you will find that all of the conversational connectors in the text will begin to lodge themselves subconsciously in your brain. It doesn't happen right away - in fact it may take a couple of weeks for you to feel the real effects. But by the end of this book, you'll have a native-like command of French conversational connectors that will amaze you and your friends!
In this story, you will read all about Jack Martin, a retired police investigator in Paris, who is called back to solve a string of murders in Auvergne. The prefect, an old friend of Jack’s, suspects that a serial killer has been operating in the area.
Despite some initial misgivings, and flanked by his friend George, Jack decides to help with the investigation. However, he may have bitten off more than he can chew, as a simple murder investigation evolves into something more.
Not yet convinced? Here are all the features you will find in this book:
- Short chapters of 300 words each - just read one chapter a day for 30 days!
- A text designed specifically for students at CEFR level A2-B1
- A detailed language overview and table of connectors so you can quickly review and remember the vocabulary in the story
- Short daily practice exercises to practice French connectors as you go
- Bilingual word lists to quickly look up new vocabulary
SCROLL UP AND GRAB YOUR COPY!
“[Olly’s] techniques have made a world of difference. I was able to learn more in 9 months with his techniques than I did in the 6+ years in school” - Courtney Baird, successful language learner
Master 101 essential Spanish verbs in the next 30 days, with this innovative, story-based immersion method. Just read one chapter per day, complete the exercises, and watch as you start saying exactly what you wanted to say!
“I love Olly’s work - and you will too!” - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers
Verbs are powerful tools to unlock your Spanish fluency because they allow you to express yourself confidently in almost any situation. The problem? There are so many to remember and dozens of forms for each one. How on earth can you remember them all? Native speakers don’t learn Spanish verbs with memory tricks, and neither should you. This book helps you master 101 essential Spanish verbs - in ALL tenses- naturally, even if you’ve tried and failed in the past.
With 30-Day Mastery: 101 Essential Spanish Verbs you'll learn through example and context, just like native speakers do! The magic of learning through story is that your main focus is actually not on memorising anything... you concentrate on understanding and enjoying the story! As you're reading the story, you will find that all of the new verbs in the text will begin to lodge themselves subconsciously in your brain. It doesn't happen right away - in fact it may take a couple of weeks for you to feel the real effects. But by the end of this book, you'll have a native-like command of 101 essential Spanish verbs that will amaze you and your friends!
In this story, you will follow Anne Philips, an American woman living in Barcelona as she tries to solve the mystery of La Luna Roja, a painting by an emerging Spanish artist.
When her friend Pol is accused of being the thief, Anne must do everything in her power to find the real culprit and save her friend from jail.
Not yet convinced? Here are all the features you will find in this book:
- Short chapters of 300 words each - just read one chapter a day for 30 days!
- A text designed specifically for students at CEFR level A2-B1
- A detailed language overview so you can review and quickly understand the new and difficult verbs in the story
- Short daily practice exercises to practice your new Spanish verbs as you go
- Bilingual word lists to quickly look up new vocabulary
“[Olly’s] techniques have made a world of difference. I was able to learn more in 9 months with his techniques than I did in the 6+ years in school” - Courtney Baird, successful language learner
***Black and White Interior Edition****
Improve your German and expand your vocabulary with topics that matter.
When it comes to mastering a foreign language, reading around your interests makes all the difference. But finding books designed for language learners can be hard! This book fixes that. For the first time, you’ll learn to improve your German while reading about the main concepts and key figures of Western philosophy.
“I love Olly’s work - and you will too!” - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers
Told through short, manageable chapters in intermediate German, you’ll become confident in the words, phrases and expressions you need to speak about the topics you care about.
Written in a conversational, easy-to-follow format that makes the concepts easy to understand, Western Philosophy in Simple German explores the main traditions of Western philosophers from Aristotle to Descartes, and from Kant to Nietzsche.
But that’s not all! Philosophy has many real-life uses, and this book explores the way in which you can implement them in your life while improving your vocabulary, comprehension and fluency in German.
Here’s what you’ll get:
- 25 chapters written in conversation format, so you can learn about Western philosophy without the struggle of reading an academic text.
- Helpful chapter summaries at the end of each chapter to help you understand the text.
- Chapters that are carefully written to be accessible for intermediate learners (CEFR B1-B2), so you can read purposively, at your level.
- 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 history rather than wasting time in a dictionary.(Kindle and Paperback only).
Created by Olly Richards, language teacher and author, Western Philosophy in Simple German gives you an experience in real German that you won’t find anywhere else. You’ll be better prepared for using German in the real world, speak with more confidence, and take a giant leap towards fluency in German!
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“[Olly’s] techniques have made a world of difference. I was able to learn more in 9 months with his techniques than I did in the 6+ years in school” - Courtney Baird, successful language learner
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An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners.
"I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers
Short Stories in Spanish 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 reading.
What does this book give you?
· Eight 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
· 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 reading 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 glossary for bolded 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 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, Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners will make learning Spanish easy and enjoyable.
***Black and White Interior Edition****
Improve your German and expand your vocabulary with topics that matter.When it comes to mastering a foreign language, reading around your interests makes all the difference. But finding books designed for language learners can be hard! This book fixes that. For the first time, you’ll learn to improve your German while reading about one of the most important topics of the century: climate change.
Told through authentic conversations in intermediate German, you’ll become confident in the words, phrases and expressions you need to speak about the topics you care about.
Climate Change in Simple German transports you into a real-world story that unfolds between three German characters. The story, told by the people themselves, focuses on climate change and their effort to learn more about it! Over 30 engaging and informative chapters, you’ll immerse yourself in the topic of climate change and master German in the process.
Here’s what you’ll get:
- 34 chapters in conversational German, so you can learn about climate change the fun way.
- Helpful key facts at the end of each chapter to help guide you through the science.
- 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 natural German.
- Conversations that are carefully written to be accessible for intermediate learners (CEFR B1-B2), so you can learn from real, spoken conversations.
- 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 contextualise each dialogue, so you can easily follow the plot and enjoy the story without getting lost.
Created by Olly Richards, language teacher and author, Climate Change in Simple German gives you an experience in real German that you won’t find anywhere else. You’ll be better prepared for using German in the real world, speak with more confidence, and take a giant leap towards fluency!
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An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners.
"I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers
Short Stories in French 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 reading.
What does this book give you?
· Eight 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
· 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 reading 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 glossary for bolded words in each text
· Full plot summary
· A bilingual word list
· Comprehension questions after each chapter.
As 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, Short Stories in French for Beginners will make learning French easy and enjoyable.
***FOR HIGH-BEGINNER TO LOW-INTERMEDIATE LEARNERS***
Master the passé composé and imparfait in the next 30 days, with this innovative, story-based immersion method. Just read one chapter per day, complete the exercises and watch as one of the trickiest parts of learning the French past tenses falls into place and improves your speech without a hitch!“I love Olly’s work - and you will too!” - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers
Most French students try to learn French grammar through rules and rote memorisation, especially while learning verb tenses! This doesn't work, and is extremely stressful for you as a learner. Why? Because there are lots of so-called "rules" to learn and it's impossible to hold them all in your head at the same time while you're speaking. It's also not a natural approach ... native speakers don't learn the language with rules and memory tricks, after all!
With 30-Day Mastery: Perfect Past Tenses you'll learn through example and context, just like native speakers do! The magic of learning through story is that your main focus is actually not on memorising anything... you concentrate on understanding and enjoying the story! As you're reading, you will find that the different uses of the passé composé and imparfait will begin to lodge themselves subconsciously in your brain. It doesn't happen right away - in fact it may take a couple of weeks for you to feel the real effects. But by the end of this book, you'll have a native-like command of Italian past tenses that will amaze you and your friends!
In this story, you will read about Pauline and her sister Lucie. They are two young women, living on an island cut off from the world. They work as housekeepers in the mansion of Monsieur Dubois. On a stormy night, a valuable necklace belonging to Madame Dubois disappears. All evidence points to Pauline being the culprit and Monsieur Dubois threatens to kick her and her sister out, or worse!
Not yet convinced? Here are all the features you will find in this book:
- Short chapters of 300 words each - just read one chapter a day for 30 days!
- A text designed specifically for students at CEFR level A2-B1
- A detailed language overview so you can review and quickly understand the grammar in the story
- Short daily practice exercises to practice the passé composé and imparfait as you go
- Bilingual word lists to quickly look up new vocabulary
SCROLL UP AND GRAB YOUR COPY!
Master real spoken French in the next 30 days with this innovative, story-based immersion course, and learn to sound like a native when you speak. Just read one chapter per day, complete the exercises, and watch as you start saying exactly what you wanted to say!
“I love Olly’s work - and you will too!” - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers
Have you ever tried to speak French with a native only to realise it’s not as easy as it seems in the classroom? Native French speakers don’t talk like your textbook, and neither should you. This story, told entirely in conversation form, will teach you authentic French expressions, accents, abbreviations, idioms, and everything you’ll need to improve your spoken French and start sounding like a native.
With 30-Day Mastery: Spoken French Made Simple you'll learn through example and context, just like native speakers do! The magic of learning through story is that your main focus is actually not on memorising anything... you concentrate on understanding and enjoying the story! As you're reading the story, you will find that your brain develops a natural, instinctive understanding of spoken French. It doesn't happen right away - in fact it may take a couple of weeks for you to feel the real effects. But by the end of this book, you'll have a native-like command of spoken French that will amaze you and your friends!
Not yet convinced? Here are all the features you will find in this book:
- Short chapters of 300 words each - just read one chapter a day for 30 days!
- A text designed specifically for students at high-beginner, low-intermediate level
- A detailed language overview so you can review and quickly understand the difficult parts of the story
- Short daily exercises to practice your new knowledge as you go
- Bilingual word lists to quickly look up new vocabulary
SCROLL UP AND GRAB YOUR COPY!
“[Olly’s] techniques have made a world of difference. I was able to learn more in 9 months with his techniques than I did in the 6+ years in school” - Courtney Baird, successful language learner
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An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners.
"I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers
Short Stories in English 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 learning fun, while you gain 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 will entertain you, while at the same time allowing you to benefit from an improved range of vocabulary and a better 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.
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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. I love his work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers
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 reading.
What does this book give you?
· Eight 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
· Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently
· Realistic spoken dialogues to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability
· Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding
· Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way
· Pleasure! 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!'
With intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you reading, 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 bolded 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 reading, 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 reading as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning Italian, but to accelerate your journey towards fluency.
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