Teach Yourself Short Stories by Olly Richards offers a curated series of graded readers tailored for adult and young adult language learners. The collection features eight captivating short stories suitable for beginners, high-beginners, and intermediate learners in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, and English.
Each reader within the series aims to deliver a sense of accomplishment and progress, ensuring an enjoyable learning experience. The carefully crafted foreign language readers provide:
- Eight engaging stories spanning various genres, from science fiction to crime and history to thriller, to make the learning process dynamic and enriching
- Controlled language usage at your proficiency level, incorporating the 1000 most common words to boost your confidence
- Authentic dialogues to enhance conversational skills and fluency
- Easily accessible grammar explanations for a seamless acquisition of new structures
- Vocabulary lists for quick reference without disrupting the reading flow
- Chapter summaries and comprehension questions to aid in plot comprehension and story understanding
- An emphasis on enjoyment and fun as integral components of effective language learning
The Beginners collection caters to students ranging from high-beginner to low-intermediate levels (A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference), while the Intermediate collection targets low-intermediate to intermediate learners (B1-B2). Additionally, prospective readers have the option to sample a story before committing to the full collection.
These short stories not only entertain but also serve as valuable self-study tools or supplementary classroom materials. For educators interested in utilizing this content with their students, further information can be obtained by contacting learningsolutions@teachyourself.com.
Expert endorsements underline the effectiveness of Olly Richards' approach:
"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
"Olly bridges the gap between theory and practice by helping you use scientific principles to get real results with your language learning."
- Anthony Metivier, Magnetic Memory Method
Overview
Foreign Language Graded Reader is a Freeware software in the category Education developed by Papertrell.
The latest version of Foreign Language Graded Reader is 1.5, released on 03/26/2024. It was initially added to our database on 03/26/2024.
Foreign Language Graded Reader runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of Foreign Language Graded Reader gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Offers a wide range of foreign language graded readers to choose from, catering to different proficiency levels and interests
- Interactive features such as audio recordings, vocabulary lists, and comprehension exercises help enhance learning and retention
- Convenient access to digital versions of the readers allows for flexibility in studying on various devices
- Ability to track progress and bookmark favorite passages for easy reference
- Encourages language learners to practice reading and comprehension skills in an engaging way
Cons
- May require a subscription or purchase of individual graded readers, which can be costly for some users
- Some users may prefer physical copies of books over digital versions for language learning
- The interactive features may be distracting for some learners who prefer a more traditional reading experience
- Not all languages or proficiency levels may be available, limiting options for certain learners
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