Olly Richards Books

Short Stories in Arabic for Intermediate Learners is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for adult and young adult learners.

Short Stories in Icelandic for Beginners is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for adult and young adult learners.

Short Stories in Turkish for Beginners is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories at high-beginner to low- intermediate level for adult and young adult learners.

Short Stories in English for Beginners is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for adult and young adult learners.

Short Stories in English for Intermediate Learners is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories at intermediate level for adult and young adult learners.

Real French people don’t speak like your textbook, which can leave you feeling unprepared for conversation. The StoryLearning method immerses you in a gripping drama involving six characters, helping you learn natural spoken French. Created by Olly Richards, a renowned language teacher, this method entertains while equipping you with skills for realistic encounters in everyday scenarios like shops and cafés. The story begins with Detective Claire Gentil investigating a mysterious painting at the Louvre, which holds clues to five crimes set to occur in Paris by day's end. As she races against time to prevent this crime wave, questions arise about the organized crime network and who is trying to warn her. Throughout the narrative, you’ll learn typical Parisian expressions and neutral dialogue used across French-speaking regions. This resource includes 101 French conversations with over 15,000 words of dialogue, providing an unparalleled immersion experience. You’ll gain access to authentic expressions, situational dialogues for daily interactions, and content tailored for intermediate learners (B1-B2 on the CEFR). Each conversation features around 15 lines of dialogue to facilitate quicker mastery of expressions, along with word lists that include English definitions for ease of understanding. Unlock the simple genius of learning French, enhance your spoken skills, and boost your fluency.

Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for adult and young adult learners.

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of French. 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 Short Stories in French for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students from a low-intermediate to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you and give you a feeling of progress when reading.

Short Stories in Irish for Beginners is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for adult and young adult learners.

Improve your comprehension, grow your vocabulary and ignite your imagination with eight more unconventional Italian short stories from bestselling author, Olly Richards!

Improve your comprehension, grow your vocabulary and ignite your imagination with eight more unconventional Italian short stories from bestselling author, Olly Richards!

Short Stories in Korean for Intermediate learners is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for adult and young adult learners.

Short Stories in German for Beginners is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for adult and young adult learners.

Short Stories in Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for adult and young adult learners.

Short Stories in Dutch for Beginners is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories at high-beginner to low- intermediate level for adult and young adult learners.

Real English-speaking people don’t communicate like your textbook, which can leave you feeling unprepared when it's your turn to speak. The StoryLearning method immerses you in an engaging drama featuring six characters, enabling you to learn natural spoken English. Developed by Olly Richards, a renowned language teacher, this immersive experience entertains while equipping you with skills for realistic encounters in everyday situations like shops and cafés. In this gripping tale, Detective Laura Smith investigates a mysterious painting at the Tate Museum, discovering it holds clues to five crimes set to occur in London by day's end. As she races against time to prevent the crime wave, questions arise: Who orchestrates this organized crime network, and who is trying to warn her? As the narrative unfolds, you'll absorb common expressions and neutral dialogue prevalent in English-speaking communities worldwide, boosting your confidence in blending in with locals. With 101 conversations and over 15,000 words of dialogue, this resource immerses you in accessible English conversations tailored for intermediate learners (B1-B2 on the CEFR). Each dialogue, limited to about 15 lines, helps you master expressions quickly, enhancing your fluency and making it easier to connect with native speakers. Unlock the simplicity of learning English and elevate your spoken skills to new heights.

Short Stories in Welsh for Beginners is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for adult and young adult learners.

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 French for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level,…

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of German. Short Stories in German for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students from a low-intermediate to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment!

Improve your German and expand your vocabulary with relevant topics. Mastering a foreign language is easier when you read about your interests, but finding suitable books can be challenging. This resource addresses that need by helping you enhance your German while exploring a crucial issue: climate change. Through authentic conversations in intermediate German, you'll gain confidence in the vocabulary necessary to discuss subjects you care about. The narrative unfolds between three German characters, focusing on their journey to understand climate change. With over 30 engaging chapters, you'll delve into this pressing topic while mastering the language. Expect 34 chapters in conversational German that make learning enjoyable, along with key facts at the end of each chapter to clarify scientific concepts. The dialogues reflect real, everyday spoken German, allowing you to learn natural expressions. Conversations are crafted for intermediate learners (CEFR B1-B2), ensuring accessibility. Each chapter includes word lists with English definitions for instant translations, enabling you to focus on the story rather than getting lost in a dictionary. Summaries of conversations provide context, helping you follow the plot seamlessly. Created by language teacher and author Olly Richards, this experience in real German prepares you for practical use, boosts your confidence, and propels you toward fluency!

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. Written for beginner to intermediate students, this collection is designed to foster a sense of achievement and enjoyment. Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these stories will entertain and provide a feeling of progress. What does this book offer? Eight stories across exciting genres, including science fiction, crime, history, and thriller, making reading enjoyable while expanding your vocabulary. The controlled language features the 1000 most frequent words, allowing for confident progression. Authentic spoken dialogues help you learn conversational expressions and enhance speaking skills. Enjoyment is key; research shows that reading in a foreign language is more effective when it's fun, alleviating common frustrations. Accessible grammar helps you learn new structures naturally and stress-free. Carefully curated for ease of learning, the stories include essential features to support your progress, such as a glossary for bolded words, a bilingual word list, full plot summaries, and comprehension questions after each chapter. This approach allows you to focus on the joy of reading while improving your vocabulary and language skills without feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to thrillers, this collection makes language learning enjoyable and effective.

Improve your spoken Italian from home with 101 real-world conversations in simple, everyday Italian. Real Italian people don't speak like your textbook... so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak! This book fixes that. For the first time, you'll learn to speak Italian in the REAL world, with 101 authentic conversations in simple, spoken Italian, so you can become confident in the words, phrases and expressions you need to communicate like a local. You'll be transported into a real-world story that unfolds between six Italian characters, told by the people themselves in 101 authentic conversations. Over 15,000 words of real Italian, you'll immerse yourself in a gripping Italian drama and get an education in natural Italian in the process. Here's what you'll get: 101 conversations in simple Italian, so you can learn the real Italian spoken in the street, understand spoken Italian with ease, and have Italian roll off your tongue more fluently Over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in Italian, at a level you can understand, so you can learn real spoken Italian without getting lost or overwhelmed Real, daily spoken Italian throughout - it's as if we held up a microphone and recorded the exact words coming out of people's mouths - so you can learn the expressions that real people use on the street (not in textbooks). You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make Italian-speaking friends more easily. Situational dialogues from typical daily circumstances, so you'll prepare yourself to survive realistic Italian encounters, in shops and caf�s, and make meeting people and making arrangements second nature Conversations that are carefully written to be accessible for beginners (A2-B1 on the CEFR), so you can start to learn from real, spoken conversations, even as a beginner, without having to go through the rollercoaster of difficult conversations with strangers Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words), so you can get that crucial sense of achievement and motivation when you finish each conversation, and say "I actually understood all of that!" Word lists with English definitions in every chapter, so you can get instant translations of any difficult words and focus on reading and enjoying the stories rather than wasting time in a dictionary Summaries of each conversation which contextualise each dialogue, so you can easily follow the plot and enjoy the story without getting lost Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, 101 Conversations in Real Spoken Italian gives you an education in real Italian that you won't find anywhere else. You'll be better prepared for using Italian in the real world, speak with more confidence, and take a giant leap towards fluency in Italian! SCROLL UP AND GRAB YOUR COPY NOW