SHORT STORIES IN GERMAN FOR INTERMEDIATE LEARNERS

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An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of German.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 German for Intermediate Learners has been written especially 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 (CEFR) for languages, 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· Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way· Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding· 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 German for Intermediate Learners will take your grasp of German to the next level with key features to support and consolidate your progress, including:· A glossary for bold-face 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. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in German for Intermediate Learners uses reading as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning German, but to accelerate your journey towards fluency.Use the codes inside the book and ebook to access a bonus story for free and the discounted audiobook on our Language Readers Library site or on the Language Readers app. Review: Reader friendly! - As a foreign language Teacher/Learner I found it upto the mark. It is intermediate level. Has been sold in good price. Would certainly recommend to German learning students!!! Review: More Sleep Aid Than Learning Tool - I really wanted to like this book, but it ended up being a disappointment. While it might be useful if all you want is exposure to the Präteritum, that’s about the only real benefit I found. The stories themselves feel largely irrelevant to real life and come across as flat and unengaging. Instead of motivating me to learn, they mostly made me sleepy. It’s fine as bedtime material if your goal is to fall asleep quickly, but not if you’re trying to actively improve your German. For something marketed as a learning resource, it doesn’t actually feel very effective for learning at all. Overall, not what I was hoping for.