Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners

Dive into the whimsical, surreal and often macabre world of one of cinema's most unique visionaries. From his early days animating for Disney to earning cult-classic status, Tim Burton's trajectory in film is nothing short of extraordinary.<BR><BR> In this book, Olly Richards explores the director's peculiar yet brilliant filmography and pairs each of his best-known works with behind-the-scenes stories and stills. With a repertoire ranging from outright spooky (Sleepy Hollow) to wholesome (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory); from superhero movies (Batman) to likeable anti-heroes (Wednesday and Pee-Wee Herman), it is apparent that Tim Burton is not afraid to get weird and let his imagination fly.<BR><BR>Fall down the rabbit hole and celebrate one of history's most iconic directors.

Real French people don't speak like your textbook... so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning Method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn authentic spoken French in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, this proven method of the immersive experience not only entertains, it gives you the skills to master realistic encounters in shops, cafes, and other, everyday scenarios! In this story, two friends, Alice and Sophie, arrive in Paris for what they think will be a relaxing vacation exploring the city. Things, however, take an unexpected turn when they discover some very valuable paintings in one of Paris' antique markets . . . Whether you're learning the French, of Canada, North Africa, France or even your local French-speaking community, you'll learn to speak naturally wherever you go. Best of all, you'll be able to handle new scenarios with both ease and confidence! Here's what you'll get: 101 French conversations with over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in French at a level you can easily understand and reproduce; Expressions that real people use on the street. You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make French-speaking friends more easily; Situational French dialogues that help you thrive in typical daily circumstances, so meeting people and making everyday arrangements will become second nature; Conversations that are carefully written to be accessible for beginners (A2-B1 on the CEFR), so you can speak confidently, even with strangers; Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words) to help you master the expressions more quickly, and keep you moving toward the finish line; Word lists with English definitions in every chapter, so you can skip the dictionary and focus on reading and enjoying the stories (only available on eBook & paperback). Unlock the simple genius of "101 Conversations in Simple French" that makes learning French a breeze. You'll improve your spoken French, impress native speakers, and catapult your fluency to new heights!

"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<BR>     <BR>Short Stories in Esperanto for Beginners has been written especially for students from high-beginner to low-intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A1-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and 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>     - Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently<BR>     - Realistic spoken dialogues to help you learn conversational expressions  and improve your speaking ability<BR>     - Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way<BR>     - 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!'<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 chapter<BR>     - Full plot summary<BR>     - A bilingual word list<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. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Esperanto for Beginners will make learning Esperanto easy and enjoyable.

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners.<BR><BR>"I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers<BR><BR>Short Stories in Spanish for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1-approaching B2 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>· Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently<BR>· Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability<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>· 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>· A bilingual word list<BR>· Full plot summary<BR>· Comprehension questions after each chapter. <BR><BR>As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoyingreading, 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,Short Stories in Spanish for Intermediate Learners uses reading as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning Spanish, but to start your journey towards fluency.<BR>