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Most Japanese students try to learn Japanese through memorization, especially when it comes to learning new vocabulary or the all-important conversational connectors (and, or, however, therefore, for example, etc.). This doesn't work, and is extremely stressful for you as a learner. Why? Because there is so much vocabulary to learn and it's impossible to hold it all in your head while you're speaking. It's also not a natural approach.... Native speakers don't learn new words with memory tricks, after all!

With 30-Day Mastery: 101 Essential Spanish Verbs, you'll learn through example and context, just like native speakers do! The magic of learning through story is that your main focus is actually not on memorising anything...you concentrate on understanding and enjoying the story! As you're reading the story, you will find that all of the new verbs in the text will begin to lodge themselves subconsciously in your brain.

Master French reflexive verbs in the next 30 days, with this innovative, story-based immersion method. Just listen to one chapter per day, complete the exercises, and watch as one of the trickiest parts of becoming fluent in French falls into place and improves your speech without a hitch!

With 30-Day Mastery: Master Modal Verbs you'll learn through example and context, just like native speakers do! The magic of learning through story is that your main focus is actually not on memorizing anything...you concentrate on understanding and enjoying the story! As you're listening, you will find that the different verbs, and the instances in which they are used, will begin to lodge themselves subconsciously in your brain. It doesn't happen right away—in fact, it may take a couple of weeks for you to feel the real effects.

For high-beginner to low-intermediate learners. Master the passé composé and imparfait in the next 30 days, with this innovative, story-based immersion method. Just listen to one section per day, complete the exercises, and watch as one of the trickiest parts of learning the French past tenses falls into place and improves your speech without a hitch! Most French students try to learn French grammar through rules and rote memorisation, especially while learning verb tenses! This doesn't work, and is extremely stressful for you as a learner.

Master 41 fluency-boosting Spanish conversational connectors in the next 30 days, with this innovative, story-based immersion method. Just listen to one chapter per day, complete the exercises, and watch as conversational connectors fall into place and improve your fluency without a hitch!

When it comes to mastering a foreign language, learning 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 learning about the history and theory of rock’n’roll.

With 30-Day Mastery: Real Good Reflexives you'll learn through example and context, just like native speakers do! The magic of learning through story is that your main focus is actually not on memorising anything...you concentrate on understanding and enjoying the story! As you're listening, you will find that the different verbs, and the instances in which they are used, will begin to lodge themselves subconsciously in your brain.

Master real spoken German in the next 30 days with this innovative, story-based immersion course, and learn to sound like a native when you speak. Just listen to one chapter per day, complete the exercises, and watch as you start saying exactly what you wanted to say!

Master common Italian irregular verbs in the next 30 days, with this innovative, story-based immersion method. Just listen to one chapter per day, complete the exercises and watch as one of the trickiest parts of becoming fluent in Italian falls into place and improves your speech without a hitch!

Most Japanese students try to learn Japanese grammar through rules and rote memorisation, especially while trying to use the correct verbal expression in the right situation and context! This doesn't work, and is extremely stressful for you as a learner. Why? Because there are lots of so-called "rules" to learn and it's impossible to hold them all in your head at the same time while you're speaking.

Master 60+ fluency-boosting Spanish Idioms in 30 days with this innovative, story-based immersion method. Just listen to one chapter per day, complete the exercises, and watch as one of the trickiest parts of becoming fluent in Spanish falls into place and improves your speech without a hitch!

The Human Body in Simple Spanish is the perfect blend of scientific research and a cautiously crafted text that is perfect for learners at the B1-B2 level on the CEFR scale! Spanish in the process. The book is packed with facts about the human body and important tips to stay healthy! That way, you can enjoy a genuine academic text on human anatomy while improving your Spanish.

Master the three types of the French conditional mood in the next 30 days, with this innovative, story-based immersion method. Just listen to one chapter per day, complete the exercises, and watch as one of the trickiest parts of becoming fluent in French falls into place and improves your speech without a hitch! Most French students try to learn French grammar through rules and rote memorization, especially while learning about hypothetical situations or trying to express wishes and desires! This doesn’t work and is extremely stressful for you as a learner.

For high-beginner to low-intermediate learners. Master Japanese honorifics in the next 30 days, with this innovative, story-based immersion method. Just listen to one chapter per day, complete the exercises, and watch as your use of honorifics improves your confidence in Japanese! Keigo is what separates the average Japanese learner from culturally competent speakers, and using it earns you respect from Japanese natives. However, native speakers don’t learn honorifics through rules and memorisation, and neither should you.

Master 90 common German idioms in the next 30 days, with this innovative, story-based immersion method. Just listen to one chapter per day, complete the exercises, and watch as brand-new idioms fall into place and improve your fluency...it’s a piece of cake!

With 30-Day Mastery: Amazing Adjectives & Adverbs, you'll learn through example and context, just like native speakers do! The magic of learning through story is that your main focus is actually not on memorizing anything...you concentrate on understanding and enjoying the story! As you're listening, you will find that the rules surrounding Japanese adjectives and adverbs, as well as their meaning, will begin to lodge themselves subconsciously in your brain.

With 30-Day Mastery: C’est Vs Il Est, you'll learn through example and context, just like native speakers do! The magic of learning through story is that your main focus is actually not on memorizing anything...you concentrate on understanding and enjoying the story! As you're listening, you will find that the different uses of c’est and il est will begin to lodge themselves subconsciously in your brain.

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Mandarin Chinese. "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...

Got a burning language learning question? I’m Olly Richards and I've learned 8 languages through stories. Every Wednesday, I answer your questions and chat to world-class language experts. Whether you're learning Spanish, German, Japanese, or something else, tune in for insider tips and practical strategies to get fluent fast. Each week you get: - Answers to your biggest language learning challenges - Story-based techniques to accelerate your progress - Tried and tested tips from my 25+ years of experience No flashcards or memorisation. Just story-based learning that actually works.