Short Stories Learn English

The Learn English with Short Stories series does not need to be listened to in order, as all of the stories are independent from one another. This ninth section includes two thrilling science-fiction stories. Each unique story comes with highlighted vocabulary and definitions before and during the tale. This guide also offers two multiple-choice vocabulary exercises after each story, allowing you to practice your newly learned terms and idioms. It is suitable for intermediate to advanced English learners.

Do you want to improve your Spanish skills, but don’t want to sit around doing boring, repetitive exercises? Are you sick of learning grammatical rules, and instead want to learn actual Spanish that people use to communicate? What is more important to you, to be able to write a grammatically complicated sentence, or to be able to perfect your Spanish pronunciation so that you’re understood by native Spanish speakers all around the globe? There are 400 million native Spanish speakers in the world. That’s 40 million more than English native speakers.

This audiobook offers 20 engaging and entertaining stories designed to help you practice and improve your English language skills on the go. Each story is carefully narrated at an upper-intermediate level, perfect for listeners who want to immerse themselves in English and boost their proficiency naturally.

Learn French with Short Stories is your passport to mastering French while enjoying the adventures of Clara. This audiobook is not just a language guide; it's a gateway to experiencing the vibrancy of French culture and language through enthralling narratives. Learn French With Short Stories is ideal for anyone with a love for French culture, a desire for an engaging language learning journey, or a passion for heartwarming stories. Don't miss this chance to travel through France with Clara and learn French in a way that is as enjoyable as it is informative.

Teach your child patience! * * * * * * * * * "You forgot the mail?" The king yelled at the snail. But the snail stayed as calm as could be. He was not afraid of the king, you see. He knew where the gift was; he knew what to do. The monsters learned that patience pays off too. We are all familiar with the phenomenon of children wanting everything "here and now". This story describes just such a situation. I hope you and your children will enjoy it and learn from it. 子どもたちに辛抱について教えてくれる１冊！ 「郵便を忘れただと？」王様はカタツムリ君に...

With increased compression, every word, every sentence matters more. A writer must learn how to form narratives around caesuras and crevices instead of strings of connections, to move a story through the symbolic weight of images, to master the power of suggestion. With elegant prose, deep readings of other writers, and scaffolded writing exercises, The Art of Brevity takes the listener on a lyrical exploration of compact storytelling, guiding listeners to heighten their awareness of not only what appears on the page but also what doesn't.

In Mules and Men, some of the rich cultural heritage of black America is revealed and preserved. In the 1930s, Zora Neale Hurston returned to her home town of Eatonville, Florida, to collect and record the oral histories, songs, and sermons, many dating back to slavery times, that she remembered hearing as a child. These highly metaphorical folktales, "big old lies", and powerful songs helped her to recover her history, and preserve an important part of American culture.

We have compiled more than 100 Spanish stories for beginners along with their translations, allowing new Spanish speakers to have the necessary tools to begin studying how to set a meeting, rent a car, or tell a doctor they don’t feel well.

If there’s even been something tougher than learning the grammar rules of a new language, it’s finding the way to speak with other people in that tongue. Any student knows this – we can try our best at practicing, but you always want to avoid making embarrassing mistakes or not getting your message through correctly.

Short Stories in Arabic for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students from low-intermediate to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when listening.

Learn the basic phrases for communicating in Spanish. Get the tools you need to feel comfortable in a conversation. Discover the most common phrases in Spanish through numerous examples. Listen to fun stories and learn more about Spanish culture. Answer questions to test your understanding. Study the basic ways to introduce yourself and meet other people. Learn how to solve conflicts in Spanish.

This audiobook includes three comprehensive Portuguese manuscripts in one audiobook. Not only will you learn grammar, but you'll also increase comprehension and grow your Portuguese vocabulary while enjoying yourself.

These captivating stories will ignite your imagination so you can learn Spanish quickly and easily. In this audiobook, you will encounter rich and new but not too complex vocabulary that is translated at the end of the chapter, avoiding the hassle of having to stop the reading rhythm to look up every word in the dictionary. Every paragraph is translated, as well as the summary of the story, thus providing a clearer comprehension of each sentence.

Brady just wants a coffee. Instead, he gets to experience someone else’s life. Brady Townsend has to find a different place to get his morning cup of coffee. His normal coffee house has run out. The only place he knows of is in a bad part of town that he never goes to. The germaphobe encounters his worst nightmare, a homeless person. Brady gets more than just a cup of coffee. He gets a lesson in life and empathy. Things are not always the way look. Sometimes that can be very dangerous. This is the 5th story of season two of The Night Portals Series

How is a student supposed to learn when language instructors love providing materials that are tough expert-level literature with tons of grammar and rules? That style of book for new language learners can be overwhelming and lead you to flip back and forth between a dictionary and your book...constantly!

The Italian language is wonderful, so rich in nuances and expressiveness. It is the language of love: a sweet language, which cuddles word after word, without ever becoming authoritarian, but always turning to the heart. It is the language often used in the world of art, theatrical work and literature: a language of pleasure and passion, which expresses, word after word, moods and emotions. A language that gives happiness.

If you're struggling with German conjugations or looking for helpful and engaging reading material you can actually understand, you're not alone. This is exactly what inspired us to write another book in our highly praised German learning series. How is a student supposed to learn when language instructors love providing materials that are tough, expert-level literature with tons of grammar and rules?

En avez-vous assez de ne pas progresser en anglais ? Vous recherchez une méthode innovante pour améliorer vos compétences linguistiques ? Si vous êtes prêt à plonger dans la langue anglaise et à la parler comme si c'était votre seconde langue maternelle, alors ce guide est pour vous. Que ce soit pour les vacances, par passion personnelle ou pour avancer professionnellement, l'anglais ouvre des portes et élargit les horizons.

In the wake of Hilary Mantel’s brilliant conclusion to her award-winning Wolf Hall Trilogy, this collection of loosely autobiographical stories locates the transforming moments of a haunted childhood. Sharp and funny, these drawn-from-life stories begin in the 1950s in an insular northern village “scoured by bitter winds and rough gossip tongues.” For the child narrator, the only way to survive is to get up, get on, get out.

Having trouble following dialogues on your favorite Japanese anime, series, and movies? Do you want to have conversations with Japanese speakers like a native? One of the most crucial skills you will gain as a language learner is the ability to speak like a native. Using the right words, tone, and formality is key to mastering the language, and Japanese is no different! Because of this, we have compiled over 100 conversational Japanese stories for beginners along with their translations.