Book description
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 German for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, 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 German for Beginners will make learning German easy and enjoyable.
Sofa King
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Soda Delirium
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Mad Irishman
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NexusNavigator
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Washer
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Microwave Chardonnay
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Sweetness
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Mint Ness
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360
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my daily dose of literature. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content.
Mirage
The ability to adjust the playback speed has made my commute even more efficient. This app's features, from bookmarking to customizable playback speed, are fantastic. This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of literary escape. ListenBook's intuitive interface and quick controls make it a pleasure to navigate through audiobooks. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
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Firedog
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Fresh Peper
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Sick Saurus
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Arsenic Coo
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Sprinkle Lovenuts
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats makes it a versatile and essential app for audiobook enthusiasts. The ability to adjust playback speed is a fantastic study aid. I'm absorbing information faster than ever. ListenBook has enriched my life with a world of captivating stories and knowledge. It's not just an app; it's a portal to endless possibilities. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Achilles Mountain
🎶📚 Tuning in to the symphony of stories – audiobooks are the soundtrack of my daily routines. 🎵📚 From MP3 to FLAC, this app plays them all flawlessly. Say goodbye to compatibility issues! Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my audiobook library. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient. The subtle background music at key moments enhanced the experience without being distracting. More audiobooks should use this technique when appropriate!
57 Pixels
I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. Seamless audiobook integration – this app's functionality is a technological marvel. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience