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
As researchers in language acquisition we need to study people like [Olly Richards]. – Stephen Krashen Emeritus Professor University of Southern California
Olly’s advice on language learning is the real deal and I recommend you pay attention to what he has to say! – Benny Lewis Fluent in 3 Months
When we wanted to create a free online course on how to learn a language we asked Olly to write it with us. – Dr Tita Beaven The Open University
Olly bridges the gap between theory and practice by helping you to use scientific principles to get real results with your language learning. – Anthony Metivier Magnetic Memory Method
Expand your vocabulary and improve your comprehension in an enjoyable and natural way: Read in French Italian German Spanish Russian or English and improve your language learning skills!
The Short Stories collection is designed to give you a sense of achievement a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment!
Each foreign language reader gives you:
• Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making learning fun while you acquire 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
• Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally in a stress-free way
• Vocabulary lists so you can quickly look up unfamiliar words without interrupting your flow.
• Chapter summaries and comprehension questions to help you follow the plot and understand the story.
• Enjoyment! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun and research shows that if you're enjoying reading or listening in a foreign language you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration – It's too hard! I don't understand!
The Beginners collection is for students from high-beginner to low-intermediate level (A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference).
Intermediate is for low-intermediate to intermediate learners (B1-B2)! You can also purchase a sample to read a story before you buy the full collection.
Discover the joy of being entertained in a foreign language while learning new skills at the same time – Short Stories for Beginners in French Italian German Spanish Russian or English!
These stories are Ideal for self-study as well as in the classroom as supplementary learning material. If you are interested in using this content with your students contact [email protected]
What the experts say:
As researchers in language acquisition we need to study people like [Olly Richards]. -Stephen Krashen Emeritus Professor University of Southern California
Olly's advice on language learning is the real deal and I recommend you pay attention to what he has to say! - Benny Lewis Fluent in 3 Months
When we wanted to create a free online course on how to learn a language we asked Olly to write it with us. - Dr Tita Beaven The Open University
As researchers in language acquisition we need to study people like [Olly Richards]. – Stephen Krashen Emeritus Professor University of Southern California
Olly’s advice on language learning is the real deal and I recommend you pay attention to what he has to say! – Benny Lewis Fluent in 3 Months
When we wanted to create a free online course on how to learn a language we asked Olly to write it with us. – Dr Tita Beaven The Open University
Olly bridges the gap between theory and practice by helping you to use scientific principles to get real results with your language learning. – Anthony Metivier Magnetic Memory Method
Expand your vocabulary and improve your comprehension in an enjoyable and natural way: Read in French Italian German Spanish Russian or English and improve your language learning skills!
The Short Stories collection is designed to give you a sense of achievement a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment!
Each foreign language reader gives you:
• Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making learning fun while you acquire 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
• Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally in a stress-free way
• Vocabulary lists so you can quickly look up unfamiliar words without interrupting your flow.
• Chapter summaries and comprehension questions to help you follow the plot and understand the story.
• Enjoyment! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun and research shows that if you're enjoying reading or listening in a foreign language you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration – It's too hard! I don't understand!
The Beginners collection is for students from high-beginner to low-intermediate level (A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference).
Intermediate is for low-intermediate to intermediate learners (B1-B2)! You can also purchase a sample to read a story before you buy the full collection.
Discover the joy of being entertained in a foreign language while learning new skills at the same time – Short Stories for Beginners in French Italian German Spanish Russian or English!
These stories are Ideal for self-study as well as in the classroom as supplementary learning material. If you are interested in using this content with your students contact [email protected]
What the experts say:
As researchers in language acquisition we need to study people like [Olly Richards]. -Stephen Krashen Emeritus Professor University of Southern California
Olly's advice on language learning is the real deal and I recommend you pay attention to what he has to say! - Benny Lewis Fluent in 3 Months
When we wanted to create a free online course on how to learn a language we asked Olly to write it with us. - Dr Tita Beaven The Open University
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