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Short Stories in Spanish for Intermediate Learners
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- Author
- Olly Richards
- Narrator
- Javier Marzan
- Publisher
- John Murray Press
- Publish Date
- 28 November 2019
- Run Time
- 6 hours 15 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
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 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- approaching B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), 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
· 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!'
· Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way
With intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you reading, Short Stories in Spanish will take your grasp of Spanish to the next level with key features to support and consolidate your progress, including:
· Full plot summary
· Comprehension questions after each chapter
· A glossary for bolded words in each text
· A bilingual word list.
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 Spanish for Intermediate Learners uses reading as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning Spanish, but to accelerate your journey towards fluency.
(P) 2019 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
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Details
- Author
- Olly Richards
- Narrator
- Javier Marzan
- Duration
- 6 hours 15 minutes
- Release Date
- 28 November 2019
- ISBN
- 9781529361834
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- John Murray Press
- Genre
- Language learning: reading skills
Synopsis
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of Spanish.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 NumbersShort 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- approaching B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), 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· 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!'· Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free wayWith intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you reading, Short Stories in Spanish will take your grasp of Spanish to the next level with key features to support and consolidate your progress, including:· Full plot summary· Comprehension questions after each chapter· A glossary for bolded words in each text· A bilingual word list.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 Spanish for Intermediate Learners uses reading as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning Spanish, but to accelerate your journey towards fluency.(P) 2019 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
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