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Short stories in German : read for pleasure at your level and learn German the fun way / Olly Richards and Alex Rawlings.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781473683372 (paperback)
- Physical Description: xiv, 240 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
- Publisher: London : Hodder and Stoughton, 2018.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "For beginners"--Cover. "CEFR A2-B1." |
| Language Note: | Introductory material in English. Stories written in German. |
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| Genre: | Short stories. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | 438.6421 Ric | 31681010136851 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Grand Central Pub
<b>An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners.</b><br><br>"I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of <i>New York Times</i> bestseller <i>A Mind for Numbers</i><br><br><i>Short Stories in German for Beginners</i> 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.<br><br>What does this book give you?<br><br>· 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<br><br>· Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently<br><br>· Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability<br><br>· 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!'<br><br>· Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way<br><br>Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including<br><br>· A glossary for bolded words in each text<br><br>· A bilingual word list<br><br>· Full plot summary<br><br>· Comprehension questions after each chapter. <br><br>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 or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, <i>Short Stories in German for Beginners</i> will make learning German easy and enjoyable.<br><br><br><br>
