Super-Short Stories for English Learners A2-B1 (Beginner)

By Smart and Easy English

Super-Short Stories for English Learners is an enjoyable collection of very short stories that English/ESL learners (or anyone) will love, ranging from adventure, to love, to horror. There are several books, each one for a different level of English learner - from beginner, to intermediate, to advanced. This series grows with you as your English improves.

Each delightful story (depending on which level of book you choose) is between 500 to 1,500 words, so you'll easily be able to read while on the go (during your commute, while in line, during those found moments and short breaks throughout your busy day). The more you read and re-read, the more you'll reinforce your understanding of vocabulary and grammatical elements. The best way to learn vocabulary, in fact, is to read. Never study vocabulary lists. Instead, read interesting content that you enjoy. That is the only way to learn and be able to use vocabulary correctly and in a native way. And before you know it, you'll level up your English!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Smart and Easy English
• Release date: May 3, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215056585

Smart and Easy English

Smart and Easy English is an online English learning community of over 200,000 members. We are best know for doing live, interactive English "radio shows" running 24-hours/day, and have since expanded to YouTube and Instagram. You can learn more about us on our website: smartandeasyenglish.com.We believe that the way to creating better English speakers is to de-emphasize traditional classroom learning and emphasize acquiring English in a natural way, the ONLY way to produce a more natural and native-like way of speaking.To that end, we published books of super-short stories that are both enjoyable and educational, and an amazing way to learn and properly use vocabulary. We also published a book with secrets on how to learn English and speak fluently. This book is culmination of thousand of hours of conversations with English learners and teachers from all over the world, including interviews, research, and shared experiences in language acquisition.We look forward to future books and hope to reach even more people all over the world this year and beyond!

Book preview

Preface

Welcome to this collection of super short stories designed for English learners! These stories are perfect for those at A2 to B2-levels (Beginner). They have simple plots, with varied and familiar themes that you'll surely recognize and love. They are also very short for quick reading, making them ideal for enjoying even if you don't have a lot of time - for example, on your mobile device while on the go.

How to Read

For maximum benefit, we recommend reading each story three times. On your first read, simply enjoy the story without stopping to look up any vocabulary. It's normal not to understand everything at this point - focus on grasping the general ideas and themes.

On your second read, take the time to look up any words or phrases that you don't understand. This will help you to build your vocabulary and deepen your comprehension.

Finally, on your third read, you should be able to understand most everything. Use this opportunity to reinforce your knowledge and gain greater insight into the story.

Remember, reading and re-reading these stories is the most effective and natural way to improve your English. As you do so, you'll subconsciously learn proper grammar and usage, and gradually develop a more native-sounding proficiency. So take your time, enjoy these short stories, and reap the benefits of your enhanced English language skills.

Contents

Preface

How to Read

Contents

Forbidden Oklahoma

Black Magic

In Great Company

Transported

A Hero’s Journey

The Departed

The Finish Line

Dystopia 2120

Money’s Real Meaning

The Puzzle Master

The Science Nerd

Sarajevo ’45

Forbidden Oklahoma

It was the summer of 1960 in the small town of Guthrie, Oklahoma. Helen, a young woman in her early twenties, was married to her high school sweetheart, Robert, a kind but dull man who worked as a mechanic at the local car garage. They had been married for three years, but Helen felt unfulfilled