Short Stories in Swedish for Beginners

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Swedish. n n 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 n n Short Stories in Swedish 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. n n What does this book give you? n n - 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 n - Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently n - Realistic spoken dialogues to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability n - Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way n - 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!' n n Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including: n n - A glossary for bolded words in each chapter n - Full plot summary n - A bilingual word list n - Comprehension questions after each chapter. n n 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. F