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Short Stories in English for Beginners

by Olly Richards

Eight stories built for English practice

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Eight stories built for English practice

Olly Richards brings together eight short stories spanning genres including science fiction, crime, history, fantasy and thriller. The collection is mapped to A2–B1 and uses controlled language, including the 1,000 most frequent words, to make the stories accessible to beginner and intermediate learners. Spoken dialogue adds examples of conversational expressions, while the stories also introduce vocabulary and grammatical structures. Its mix of reading and language-learning elements gives the book a clear dual purpose: following varied fictional scenarios while practising English.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Adult beginner and intermediate English learners seeking reading practice at A2–B1.
  • Learners who want fiction across several genres alongside vocabulary and grammar exposure.
  • English students interested in conversational expressions presented through dialogue.

Themes

English-language learningVocabulary developmentConversational EnglishShort fiction across genres

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Book overview

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 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 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 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 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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