Books by Olly Richards

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

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

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

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

Short Stories in French 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.

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

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

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

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

Real Spanish people don't speak like your textbook... so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning Method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn authentic spoken Spanish in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, this proven method of the immersive experience not only entertains, it gives you the skills to master realistic encounters in shops, cafes, and other, everyday scenarios! In this story, two friends, Alicia and Nuria, arrive in Madrid for what they think will be a relaxing vacation exploring the city. Things, however, take an unexpected turn when they discover some very valuable paintings in one of Madrid's antique markets . . . Whether you're learning the Spanish of Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, or even your local Spanish-speaking community, you'll learn to speak naturally wherever you go. Best of all, you'll be able to handle new scenarios with both ease and confidence! Here's what you'll get: 101 Spanish conversations with over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in Spanish at a level you can easily understand and reproduce. Expressions that real people use on the street. You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make Spanish-speaking friends more easily. Situational Spanish dialogues that help you thrive in typical daily circumstances, so meeting people and making everyday arrangements will become second nature; Conversations that are carefully written to be accessible for beginners (A2-B1 on the CEFR), so you can speak confidently, even with strangers; Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words) to help you master the expressions more quickly, and keep you moving toward the finish line; Word lists with English definitions in every chapter, so you can skip the dictionary and focus on reading and enjoying the stories (available on eBook & paperback only). Unlock the simple genius of 101 Conversations in SImple Spanish that makes learning Spanish a breeze. You'll improve your spoken Spanish, impress native speakers, and catapult your fluency to new heights!

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of Italian.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 NumbersShort Stories in Italian for Intermediate Learners has been written specifically 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, 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 to help you progress confidently Realistic spoken dialogues to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way 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!'With intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you reading, Short Stories in Italian will take your grasp of Italian to the next level with key features to 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 all without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Italian for Intermediate Learners uses reading as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning Italian, but to accelerate your journey towards fluency.

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 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.

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

Real English-speaking people don't speak like your textbook... so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn natural spoken English in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, this proven method of the immersive experience not only entertains, it gives you the skills to master realistic encounters in shops, cafes, and other, everyday scenarios! In this story, when a mysterious painting appears on the wall of the Tate Museum, Detective Laura Smith is called in to investigate. Soon, she discovers that the painting is full of clues about five different crimes that will be committed somewhere in London by the end of the day. As the race around the city to stop this crime wave starts, more questions arise: Who is behind this network of organized crime? And who is trying to warn Detective Smith? As the story unfolds, you'll learn typical expressions in typical English and neutral dialogue that are used in English-speaking communities all over the world. And get full confidence in the words, phrases and expressions you need to blend in with the locals wherever you go! Here's what you'll get: 101 English conversations with over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in English at a level you can easily understand and reproduce; Expressions that real people use on the street. You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make English-speaking friends more easily; Situational English dialogues that help you thrive in typical daily circumstances, so meeting people and making everyday arrangements will become second nature; Conversations that are accessible for intermediate learners (B1-B2 on the CEFR), so you can speak confidently, even with strangers; Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words) to help you master the expressions more quickly, and keep you moving toward the finish line. Unlock the simple genius that makes learning Italian a breeze in "101 Conversations in Intermediate English." You'll improve your spoken English, impress native speakers, and catapult your fluency to new heights!

Real Italian people don't speak like your textbook... so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn authentic spoken Italian in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, this proven method of the immersive experience not only entertains, it gives you the skills to master realistic encounters in shops, cafes, and other, everyday scenarios! In this story, two friends, Alice and Nina, arrive in Rome for what they think will be a relaxing vacation exploring the city. Things, however, take an unexpected turn when they discover some very valuable paintings in one of Rome's antique markets . . . Whether you're learning the Italian of Florence, Milan, Roman, Naples or even your local Italian-speaking community, you'll learn to speak naturally wherever you go. Best of all, you'll be able to handle new scenarios with both ease and confidence! Here's what you'll get: 101 Italian conversations with over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in Italian at a level you can easily understand and reproduce. Expressions that real people use on the street. You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make Italian-speaking friends more easily. Situational Italian dialogues that help you thrive in typical daily circumstances, so meeting people and making everyday arrangements will become second nature. Conversations that are carefully written to be accessible for beginners (A2-B1 on the CEFR), so you can speak confidently, even with strangers. Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words) to help you master the expressions more quickly, and keep you moving toward the finish line. Word lists with English definitions in every chapter, so you can skip the dictionary and focus on reading and enjoying the stories (available on eBook & paperback only). Unlock the simple genius of "101 Conversations in Simple Italian" that makes learning Italian a breeze. You'll improve your spoken Italian, impress native speakers, and catapult your fluency to new heights!

Improve your Spanish and expand your vocabulary with topics that matter. When it comes to mastering a foreign language, reading around your interests makes all the difference. But finding books designed for language learners can be hard! This book fixes that. For the first time, you'll learn to improve your Spanish while reading about one of the most important topics of the century: climate change. Told through authentic conversations in intermediate Spanish, you'll become confident in the words, phrases and expressions you need to speak about the topics you care about. Climate Change in Simple Spanish transports you into a real-world story that unfolds between three Spanish characters. The story, told by the people themselves, focuses on climate change and their effort to learn more about it! Over 30 engaging and informative chapters, you'll immerse yourself in the topic of Climate Change and master Spanish in the process. Here's what you'll get: 34 chapters in conversational Spanish, so you can learn about climate change the fun way; Helpful key facts at the end of each chapter to help guide you through the science; Real, daily spoken Spanish 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 natural Spanish; Conversations that are carefully written to be accessible for intermediate learners (CEFR B1-B2), so you can learn from real, spoken conversations; Word lists with English definitions in every chapter, so you can get instant translations of any difficult words. This means you can focus on enjoying the story rather than wasting time in a dictionary (eBook & paperback only); Summaries of each conversation which contextualise each dialogue, so you can easily follow the plot and enjoy the story without getting lost. The story is told in Castilian Spanish. However, since the conversations use mostly "neutral" Spanish, you'll have plenty to learn, whether you're learning the Spanish of Mexico, Colombia, or Costa Rica. Created by Olly Richards, language teacher and author, Climate Change in Simple Spanish gives you an experience in real Spanish that you won't find anywhere else. You'll be better prepared for using Spanish in the real world, speak with more confidence, and take a giant leap towards fluency in Spanish!

Real German people don't speak like your textbook... so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn natural spoken German in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, this proven method of the immersive experience not only entertains, it gives you the skills to master realistic encounters in shops, cafes, and other, everyday scenarios! In this story, when a mysterious painting appears on the wall of the Gemaldegalerie, Detective Nathalie Wieland is called in to investigate. Soon, she discovers that the painting is full of clues about five different crimes that will be committed somewhere in Berlin by the end of the day. As the race around the city to stop this crime wave starts, more questions arise: Who is behind this network of organized crime? And who is trying to warn Detective Wieland? As the story unfolds, you'll learn typical expressions in typical German and neutral dialogue that are used in German-speaking countries all over the world. And get full confidence in the words, phrases and expressions you need to blend in with the locals wherever you go! Here's what you'll get:101 German conversations with over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in German at a level you can easily understand and reproduce; Expressions that real people use on the street. You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make German-speaking friends more easily; Situational German dialogues that help you thrive in typical daily circumstances, so meeting people and making everyday arrangements will become second nature; Conversations that are accessible for intermediate learners (B1-B2 on the CEFR), so you can speak confidently, even with strangers; Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words) to help you master the expressions more quickly, and keep you moving toward the finish line; Word lists with English definitions in every chapter, so you can skip the dictionary and focus on reading and enjoying the stories (available only on eBook & paperback). Unlock the simple genius that makes learning German a breeze in 101 Conversations in Intermediate German. You'll improve your spoken German, impress native speakers, and catapult your fluency to new heights!

Real Spanish people don't speak like your textbook... so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning Method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn natural spoken Spanish in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, this proven method of the immersive experience not only entertains, it gives you the skills to master realistic encounters in shops, cafes, and other, everyday scenarios! In this story, when a mysterious painting appears on the wall of the Prado Museum, Detective Augustina Sanchez is called in to investigate. Soon, she discovers that the painting is full of clues about five different crimes that will be committed somewhere in Madrid by the end of the day. As the race around the city to stop this crime wave starts, more questions arise: Who is behind this network of organized crime? And who is trying to warn Detective Sanchez? As the story unfolds, you'll learn typical expressions in Castilian Spanish and neutral dialogue that are used in Spanish-speaking countries all over the world. And get full confidence in the words, phrases and expressions you need to blend in with the locals wherever you go! Here's what you'll get: 101 Spanish conversations with over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in Spanish at a level you can easily understand and reproduce. Expressions that real people use on the street. You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make Spanish-speaking friends more easily. Situational Spanish dialogues that help you thrive in typical daily circumstances, so meeting people and making everyday arrangements will become second nature. Conversations that are accessible for intermediate learners (B1-B2 on the CEFR), so you can speak confidently, even with strangers. Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words) to help you master the expressions more quickly, and keep you moving toward the finish line. Word lists with English definitions in every chapter, so you can skip the dictionary and focus on reading and enjoying the stories (available on eBook & paperback only). Unlock the simple genius that makes learning Spanish a breeze in "101 Conversations in Intermediate Spanish." You'll improve your spoken Spanish, impress native speakers, and catapult your fluency to new heights!

Real Italian people don't speak like your textbook... so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn natural spoken Italian in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, this proven method of the immersive experience not only entertains, it gives you the skills to master realistic encounters in shops, cafes, and other, everyday scenarios! In this story, when a mysterious painting appears on the wall of the Complesso Vittoriano, Detective Agostina Santoro is called in to investigate. Soon, she discovers that the painting is full of clues about five different crimes that will be committed somewhere in Rome by the end of the day. As the race around the city to stop this crime wave starts, more questions arise: Who is behind this network of organized crime? And who is trying to warn Detective Santoro? As the story unfolds, you'll learn typical expressions in typical Italian and neutral dialogue that are used in Italian-speaking communities all over the world. And get full confidence in the words, phrases and expressions you need to blend in with the locals wherever you go! Here's what you'll get: 101 Italian conversations with over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in Italian at a level you can easily understand and reproduce. Expressions that real people use on the street. You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make Italian-speaking friends more easily. Situational Italian dialogues that help you thrive in typical daily circumstances, so meeting people and making everyday arrangements will become second nature. Conversations that are accessible for intermediate learners (B1-B2 on the CEFR), so you can speak confidently, even with strangers. Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words) to help you master the expressions more quickly, and keep you moving toward the finish line. Word lists with English definitions in every chapter, so you can skip the dictionary and focus on reading and enjoying the stories (available on eBook & paperback only). Unlock the simple genius that makes learning Italian a breeze in 101 Conversations in Intermediate Italian. You'll improve your spoken Italian, impress native speakers, and catapult your fluency to new heights!

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

Real Russian people don't speak like your textbook... so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn authentic spoken Russian in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, this proven method of the immersive experience not only entertains, it gives you the skills to master realistic encounters in shops, cafes, and other, everyday scenarios! In this story, two friends, Alyssa and Natasha, arrive in Moscow for what they think will be a relaxing vacation exploring the city. Things, however, take an unexpected turn when they discover some very valuable paintings in one of Moscow's antique markets . . . Whether you're learning Russian to travel or even just to speak to your local Russian-speaking community, you'll learn to speak naturally wherever you go. Best of all, you'll be able to handle new scenarios with both ease and confidence! Here's what you'll get: 101 Russian conversations with over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in Russian at a level you can easily understand and reproduce. Expressions that real people use on the street. You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make Russian-speaking friends more easily. Situational Russian dialogues that help you thrive in typical daily circumstances, so meeting people and making everyday arrangements will become second nature. Conversations that are carefully written to be accessible for beginners (A2-B1 on the CEFR), so you can speak confidently, even with strangers. Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words) to help you master the expressions more quickly, and keep you moving toward the finish line. Word lists with English definitions in every chapter, so you can skip the dictionary and focus on reading and enjoying the stories (eBook & paperback only). Unlock the simple genius of "101 Conversations in Simple Russian" that makes learning Russian a breeze. You'll improve your spoken Russian, impress native speakers, and catapult your fluency to new heights!

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Japanese."e;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!"e; - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students from low-mid intermediate (ACTFL) level of Japanese. Mapped to B1 and approaching B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading, and most importantly - enjoyment!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 to help you progress confidently- Spoken dialogues in a range of polite and casual forms in real settings to help you to improve the flow and accuracy of your spoken Japanese.- To help you advance your kanji recognition skills, furigana is used to support reading higher level or unusual kanji and for the first appearance for common kanji.- Common vocabulary from levels 4 and 5 of the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) along with vocabulary carefully chosen from the higher levels help you learn useful new expressions and progress through the intermediate reading levels.- Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, without feeling overwhelmed or frustrated- Practical tips help you to unlock the meaning of Japanese sentences and new kanji words successfully.- Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding- 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!'With intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you reading, Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners will take your grasp of Japanese to the next level with key features to support and consolidate your progress, including:- A glossary for bolded words in each chapter- Full plot summary- A bilingual word list- 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. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners will accelerate you journey towards fluency. Use the codes inside the book and ebook to access a bonus story for free and the discounted audiobook on our Language Readers Library site or in the Language Readers app.