{"product_id":"short-stories-in-russian-for-beginners-by-olly-richards-9781473683495","title":"Short Stories in Russian for Beginners","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"I love Olly's work - and you will too!\" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller \u003ci\u003eA Mind for Numbers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShort Stories in Russian for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does this book give you?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEight 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eControlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAuthentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePleasure! 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!'\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA glossary for bolded words in each text\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA bilingual word list\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull plot summary\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComprehension questions after each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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, \u003ci\u003eShort Stories in Russian for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e will make learning Russian easy and enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe new edition of October 2018 has been comprehensively revised: it rectifies the translation errors identified by reviewers below in the previous edition and includes a completely new story.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46868780646636,"sku":"9781473683495","price":43.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18972473482712.jpg?v=1759769220","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/short-stories-in-russian-for-beginners-by-olly-richards-9781473683495","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}