{"product_id":"english-short-stories-including-the-boy-that-runs-cefr-level-b1-9781523613274","title":"English Short Stories: Including 'The Boy That Runs' (CEFR Level B1+)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot just a boring grammar book: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn English with \u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnglish Short Stories\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - stories for \u003cb\u003eadult English learners \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis \u003cb\u003efour story collection\u003c\/b\u003e includes four short stories written at an \u003cb\u003eIntermediate (CEFR B1)\u003c\/b\u003e level. As we are taken from a haunting forest to the snowy streets of St. Petersburg, we meet characters such as a middle-aged magician, a tormented child and a larger-than-life dog. The lessons of fame, courage and virtue encourage you, as an adult learner, to start \u003cb\u003ethinking in English.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat's more, each story contains interactive exercises designed to improve your \u003cb\u003ecomprehension, grammar, vocabulary\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ecreative writing\u003c\/b\u003e skills. These tasks help you to build on what you have read, giving you \u003cb\u003eclear learning points \u003c\/b\u003ebefore you move on to the next story. This makes this book an excellent educational tool for both independent learning and classroom use.\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFour short stories (including 'The Boy that Runs')\u003c\/b\u003e - Intermediate-level stories written for adult learners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'What do you think?'\u003c\/b\u003e - comprehension and opinion-based questions after each of the four stories. Here, you can check your understanding, make predictions and apply some of the chapter themes to your own life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'What do you know?'\u003c\/b\u003e - vocabulary and grammar exercises at the end of each story. Graded at CEFR Level B1, you are tested on some of the key language from the chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Your Turn'\u003c\/b\u003e - a creative writing task at the end of each story. Creative writing is a great way to put what you have learnt into practice - but don't worry - as a reader you will be given a theme (relevant to the story) and prompts to help you on your way \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady to get started? \u003cb\u003eRead, learn, THINK \u003c\/b\u003ein\u003cb\u003e English \u003c\/b\u003ewith\u003cb\u003e \u003cem\u003eEnglish Short Stories \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaving taught around the world for the last few years, Rob really wanted to create an English-learning resource for all. But not just a boring grammar book...\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50902297018642,"sku":"9781523613274","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0b17c1b7-5fa1-4e2e-bef4-07a5b8ab3bfa.jpg?v=1738451845","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/english-short-stories-including-the-boy-that-runs-cefr-level-b1-9781523613274","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}