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 German 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 German for Beginners will make learning French easy and enjoyable.

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 70+ German 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 German students try to learn German 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 German conversational connectors that will amaze you and your friends!

In this story, you will read all about how Peter’s life is completely changed by a journey back to Stuttgart, his own birth place, when he receives news that his grandmother has died and left him the family farm.

Leaving his life as a Berlin accountant, Peter embarks on a long journey across Germany with many unexpected events that will teach him the true value of life.

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 German connectors as you go


• Bilingual word lists to quickly look up new vocabulary

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***FOR HIGH-BEGINNER TO LOW-INTERMEDIATE LEARNERS***

Sometimes, it’s the little things that are difficult to get right. We are here to help! Master the difference between c’est and il est 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 most common errors in your French practice stops being a problem altogether!

“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 French grammar through rules and rote memorisation. This doesn't work, and is extremely stressful for you as a learner. Why? Because even when the rule seems simple, there are so many things to keep in mind while your are speaking that it's impossible to recall them all while also trying to speak. 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: C’est Vs Il Est 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 c’est and il est  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 both c’est and il est that will amaze you and your friends!

In this story, you will follow along as Nina, fed up with her work and her daily life in Paris, decides to go to the other side of the world with her friend Lucie. However, after strong turbulence makes the plane crash, she finds herself lost at sea and must do what she can to survive her ordeal… or not.

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 different uses of c’est and il est in the story


• Short daily practice exercises to practice 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 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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Improve your spoken English from home with 101 real-world conversations in simple, everyday English.

“I love Olly’s work - and you will too!” -  Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers

Real English-speaking 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 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.

In this story, two friends, Natalie and Alice, arrive in London for what they think will be a relaxing vacation exploring the city. Things, however, take an unexpected turn when they discover some vary valuable paintings in one of London’s antique markets . . .

Here’s what you’ll get:

• 101 conversations in simple 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, 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 German-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, 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!”


• Summaries of each conversation which contextualise each dialogue, so you can easily follow the plot and enjoy the story without getting lost

The story is set in London and includes expressions that are typical in British English. However, the story is written primarily in “neutral” English. This way, you’ll have plenty to learn, whether you’re learning the English spoken in England, North America, Australia or any other English-speaking community.

Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, 101 Conversations in Simple English gives you an education in real English that you won’t find anywhere else.

Improve your spoken German from home with 101 real-world conversations in simple, everyday German.

“I love Olly’s work - and you will too!” -  Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers

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 speak German in the REAL world, with 101 authentic conversations in simple, spoken German, 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 German characters, told by the people themselves in 101 authentic conversations. Over 15,000 words of real German, you’ll immerse yourself in a gripping drama and get an education in natural German in the process.

In this story, two friends, Silke and Julia, arrive in Berlin for what they think will be a relaxing vacation exploring the city. Things, however, take an unexpected turn when they discover some vary valuable paintings in one of Berlin’s antique markets . . .

Here’s what you’ll get:

• 101 conversations in simple 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, so you can 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’ll prepare yourself to survive realistic German 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, 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 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

The story is set in Berlin and includes expressions that are typical in “neutral” German. This way, you’ll have plenty to learn, whether you’re learning the German spoken in Germany, Austria, Switzerland or any other German-speaking community.

***FOR HIGH-BEGINNER TO LOW-INTERMEDIATE LEARNERS***

Master the passato prossimo and imperfetto 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 Italian past tenses fall into place and improve 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 Italian students try to learn Italian 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 passato prossimo and imperfetto 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, in a small guest house on top of a small island,  Mrs Livia, is found dead. Famous commissario Bubbarello and his vice Aldente arrive at Villa Inferno to investigate.

The two investigators feel certain that the killer is still hiding within the walls of the villa. Things get seriously dangerous as they race against time to apprehend the culprit and bring them to justice.

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 passato prossimo and imperfetto as you go


• Bilingual word lists to quickly look up new vocabulary

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***FOR HIGH-BEGINNER TO LOW-INTERMEDIATE LEARNERS***

Master Japanese adjectives and adverbs in the next 30 days, with this innovative, story-based immersion method. Just read one chapter per day, complete the exercises and watch as your speech becomes more colourful, descriptive and fluent!

“I love Olly’s work - and you will too!” -  Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers 

Most Japanese students try to learn Japanese grammar and vocabulary through rules and rote memorisation. This doesn't work, and is extremely stressful for you as a learner. Why? Because there are lots so many rules to learn and vocabulary to remember that 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: Amazing Adjectives & Adverbs 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 rules surrounding Japanese adjectives and adverbs, as well as their meaning, 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 Japanese descriptors that will amaze you and your friends!

In this story, you will read about Ai, a 19-year-old student at a prestigious cooking school in Tokyo. She has always dreamt of becoming a chef, however, the competition at the school is hard and, coming up to their graduation day, Ai and her close friends are getting ready for the school’s annual competition. Together, they must come up with dishes that are both traditionally Japanese and original if they want to win the competition and be scouted to work in prestigious restaurants across the country.

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 N4/N5 level


• A detailed language overview so you can review and quickly understand the uses of all adjectives and adverbs as you immerse yourself in the story


• Short daily practice exercises to practice as you go


• Bilingual word lists to quickly look up new vocabulary


• Hiragana superscript to help you with difficult Kanji

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An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Norwegian.

"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 Norwegian for Beginners has been written especially for students from high-beginner to low-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 (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and 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
-Authentic spoken dialogues to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability
-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!'

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 chapter
- 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. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Norwegian for Beginners will make learning Norwegian easy and enjoyable.

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.

*** New Intermediate Edition! ***

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 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 contextualise 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!

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