Short Stories Intermediate

This is the year 2052. Our planet is about to collapse, and the IASA is trying to launch the biggest spacial mission to Mars before attempting to colonize the red planet. The crew is formed by 15 poor young people from the five continents: the "spacial volunteers". Will they be able to complete the mission and come back safe to the Earth? This is a Spanish audiobook for upper-intermediates (B2) that is both fun and easy.

This is a mystery story that takes place in Buenos Aires. Laura is a street drawer. She makes portraits and landscapes and sells them in a pedestrian street. One day, a strange man from Sweden shows up. He starts buying portraits. A few days later, Laura is gone. Her friend Claudio will try to find her.

José Luis is a porteño living in Córdoba, Argentina. He is a supporting actor in TV series and movies. He dreams about having his own stand-up show. One day, a friend tells him about a casting. It's for a new program called Porteño Stand-Up. José Luis will give it a try and work hard to make his dream a reality. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

Now you can Learn Spanish with short stories specially designed to help you learn Spanish using vocabulary that you can actually use every day. This short novel is written in easy Spanish because it is not as complex as some books written to win literature contests. This will make it easier to understand Spanish. So stop wasting time in any old books with phrases that are either difficult to understand or unlikely to ever find good use for, as are found in much of the old Spanish literature. Aimed at people who want to learn Spanish by listening, this book will help you improve comprehension and familiarize yourself with unique expressions in Spanish.

Eight brilliant short stories from the best female short story writer of her age. Katherine Mansfield's wit, pathos and descriptive genius combine in this collection to take the listener from a wry smile one minute to the verge of tears the next.

Popat Lal and other stories is a collection of short stories written in an effortless, easy and flowing manner. Covering a range of emotions from humour in "Popat Lal" to horror in "A Tale of Woe" to hope in "Out of Luck" to contending with your fears in "Dusk to Dawn", these stories are so vivid that they seem like our own or next door happenings. Whilst simple in style, these are sublimal and lingering. Neatly packaged, these are a crisp collection of stories that will appeal to all age groups.

You want to learn Japanese, but with something exciting...and scary! You get 14 stories inside this audiobook. You learn about spooky Japanese superstitions, traditions, and culture while learning the Japanese language at the same time!

These are short stories of one of the greatest writers in the world, Anton Chekhov. For more than 100 years, his humor and philosophy have surprised readers by their depth and brightness. These stories are for Russia and Russians, as much today as they were 100 years ago.

Souhaitez-vous améliorer votre anglais et atteindre un niveau supérieur ? Êtes-vous fatigué de vous sentir incertain lorsque vous parlez ? Cet audiolivre est votre clé pour parler anglais couramment, équipé de courtes histoires, de dialogues réels et des phrases les plus importantes utilisées couramment en anglais. Découvrez la puissance de l'écoute parallèle et parlez anglais comme un locuteur natif.

Learning a new language can be extremely difficult, especially one that seems so challenging. With its complex grammar rules and strange sounds, it can discourage anyone willing to give the German language a try. On top of that, today’s society has made tight schedules a part of everyone’s lives. In my opinion, the best way to learn any language is by listening to stories. By immersing yourself in these stories, you not only get more familiarized with common German expressions, but you also get priceless value from the inspiring life lessons hidden in each story.

Guy de Maupassant is widely regarded as the father of the modern short story. As his 13 volumes of short stories attest, he was a prolific writer of this form. He had a simple, efficient style of writing and, like Anton Chekhov, found inspiration for his stories in the daily lives of humans, which often reveal our darker nature. His years of service in the Franco-Prussian War provided him with rich material for his work.

In these stories, Conan Doyle draws the listener in to experience drama, suspense and, ultimately, the shock of surprise. Here is a unique combination of a famous analytical intellect telling spine-tingling tales against a background of turn-of-the-century England. Nothing is quite as it seems. What is the secret of Lot No. 249? What lies in wait for an aviator in the stratosphere? And what lies inside The Sealed Room?

In Contemporary Short Stories, you'll find controversies and moral dilemmas. All of them evolve around themes you may be familiar with in your own life. In a fictional setting, these issues come to light to help you think and enjoy the entertainment value of it at the same time. The stories will help you ponder the significance of questions you may ask yourself every day. All of these stories are integrated into a lighthearted setting in each of them.

Guy de Maupassant is widely regarded as the father of the modern short story. As his 13 volumes of short stories attest, he was a prolific writer of this form. He had a simple, efficient style of writing and, like Anton Chekhov, found inspiration for his stories in the daily lives of humans, which often reveal our darker nature. Many of his works also centred on the Franco-Prussian War, in which he served.

Speed Kyle is a master-builder of the hottest, fastest planes around. Cal Bradley’s a daredevil test pilot who pushes those planes to the limit. Add in Speed’s blond bombshell daughter who fears that Cal will go too far—and you’ve got a winner. And as far as Speed and Cal are concerned, winning is everything. Speed’s company is bleeding cash, and they need money quick. They’re competing in the upcoming National Air Meet, and to the victor goes the spoils—some extremely lucrative contracts.

This collection of eight short stories provides a simple way for you to improve your Albanian. The stories cover a variety of topics and vocabulary, the narration pauses periodically for you to hear the English translation of the section you've just heard and to check your understanding. If you're an intermediate level Albanian speaker this is an ideal and engaging way for you to broaden your understanding of the Albanian language. The stories cover a variety of topics from literature to science.

We learn the theoretical framework of a language through textbooks. But the best way to actually learn to use a new language is through stories, as children and as adults! This is why short stories have become an increasingly popular way to learn a new language.

As night settles in on the barn, the animals notice something foul in the air. It doesn't take them long to discover the source. Will Marty be able to cut back on cutting the cheese? Or will his blasting bowels blow the other animals right out of the barn? This short story collection also includes the stories "Flick! ", "The Kick", "The Dance Recital", "Sarah and the Search for the Pot of Gold", and "A Kid in King William's Court".

We learn the theoretical framework of a language through textbooks. But the best way to actually learn to use a new language is through stories, as children, and as adults! This is why short stories become an increasingly popular way to learn a new language. Many short stories in the language take place in Germany. This series of German short stories are different. Meet Klaus. Klaus is German and visiting America. Improve your German and your knowledge of German culture whilst listening to his tales!

You can imagine my surprise when I was playing kickball on the playground and discovered I could fly! Most of you might think that's pretty cool and all...but it's not all it's cracked up to be. My name is JW, and this is my story: the story of a boy who discovers he has super human powers, and the heart to match!