An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment!These eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you?· 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· Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently· Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability· 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!'· Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free wayCarefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including· A glossary for bolded words in each text· A bilingual word list· Full plot summary· Comprehension questions after each chapter. 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, Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners will make learning Spanish easy and enjoyable. Join other language learners using these short stories to improve their Spanish:'Definitely recommend this book.Enjoyed all the stories and easy to follow. Phrases and words explained after each chapter and questions to see if you understood the story' Reader review ?????'Does exactly what it says.Just finished first 4 chapters and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute.Makes you feel there is hope.' Reader review ?????'This book is a must if you're trying to improve your Spanish reading.' Reader review ?????'The stories are interesting, easy to understand...An excellent way to consolidate vocabulary and grammar.' Reader review ?????'Does exactly what it says.Just finished first 4 chapters and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute.Makes you feel there is hope.' Reader review ?????