Books For ESL Adult Learners 

Short Stories in English for Beginners

Short Stories in English for Beginners has been written especially for beginner level students.

Gain a wide range of new vocabulary through eight short stories of different genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller, making learning fun and enjoyable!

You will find authentic spoken dialogues plus accessible grammar to learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way.

A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference.

Short Stories in English for Beginners - by Olly Richards

Part of the Teach Yourself Foreign Language Graded Reader, a 16-book series, designed to build vocabulary and comprehension through enjoyable reading (Russian, Korean, Japanese, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Danish, Turkish, Brazilian Portuguese, Irish, and English.) 

Short Stories in English for Intermediate Learners

From the same book series, Short Stories in English for Intermediate learners has been written especially for intermediate level students

Carefully 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 enjoyingreading, 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 English for Intermediate Learners uses reading as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning English, but to start your journey towards fluency.
Short Stories in English for Intermediate Learners- by Olly Richards

Part of the Teach Yourself Foreign Language Graded Reader, a 16-book series, designed to build vocabulary and comprehension through enjoyable reading (Russian, Korean, Japanese, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Danish, Turkish, Brazilian Portuguese, Irish, and English.) 

101 Conversations in Simple English: Short Natural Dialogues to Boost Your Confidence & Improve Your Spoken English

In this story, two friends, Natalie and Alice, arrive in London 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 London’s antique markets . . .

Whether you’re learning the English spoken in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia or even your local English-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!

101 Conversations in Simple English - Olly Richards

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 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.

Unlock the simple genius of 101 Conversations in Simple English that makes learning English a breeze. You’ll improve your spoken English, impress native speakers, and catapult your fluency to new heights!

101 Conversations in Intermediate English: Short Natural Dialogues to Boost Your Confidence & Improve Your Spoken English

In this story, two friends, Natalie and Alice, arrive in London 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 London’s antique markets . . .

Whether you’re learning the English spoken in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia or even your local English-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!

101 Conversations in Simple English - Olly Richards

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 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.

Unlock the simple genius of 101 Conversations in Simple English that makes learning English a breeze. You’ll improve your spoken English, impress native speakers, and catapult your fluency to new heights!