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 German easy and enjoyable.
