Short Stories In Arabic: Learn A New Language With Stories You Love!

When you're learning Arabic, it can be super-difficult to find books to read at an intermediate level. And yet, reading — and particularly reading short stories — is one of the best, most enjoyable ways to improve your language skills.

Luckily, if you're looking for the best books of short stories in Modern Standard Arabic I can recommend this little gem:

• Short Stories In Arabic For Intermediate Learners

The eight short stories in this book have been written with learners like you in mind. 

This article will fill you in on exactly what to expect when you open the book. And I'll explain why reading short stories is such a satisfying way to master your new language.

Why Short Stories Will Work For Your Learning

Many people are surprised to hear me recommending that they learn through stories. And yet, in all my years of teaching, I've found stories to be the most effective and enjoyable way to learn a new language.

Indeed, in each of the eight languages I've learned, stories have been a vital part of the journey. 

Why? Because they cement the learning into your long term memory in a way that classroom practice and textbooks can't imitate.

When you're reading a story written at the right level, you naturally absorb vocabulary and grammar. 

Here's why stories work:

1. You're reading in context. Instead of meeting unfamiliar words and grammar in isolation, you understand them as part of a whole sentence or paragraph. Even if you don't exactly know what they mean, the context lets you make a good guess and carry on.
2. The meaning gives you clues. When you're reading a series of related events, they become easy to follow. Fiction is great for language learning because it makes your reading experience so much fun.
3. Emotion kicks in. Stories engage you on an emotional level as well as an academic one. Not only does that make the language more memorable, but it also engages your memory cells. So you're more likely to recognise those new words when you come across them again.

Successfully reading a short story brings a tremendous sense of achievement and a real boost to your confidence.

Introducing… “Intermediate Short Stories In Arabic”

I've published one short story book in Modern Standard Arabic so far.

This book uses my unique StoryLearning® method to teach you Arabic naturally through repeated and meaningful exposure to common words and grammar.

Eight, fascinating stories range from thriller and crime through to science fiction and history. What’s more, the plots keep you hooked and you’ll dearly want the characters to succeed.

As is usual in Arabic, the whole book is written right to left, so the first story starts at the back. However, you will find the English introduction at the front. 

Every story is written at the low-mid intermediate (ACTFL) level of Modern Standard Arabic, which equates to B1-B2 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference.)

You get to read at your level and focus on the plot without feeling overwhelmed with a wall of words you don't understand. 

All of a sudden, reading in Arabic becomes easy. You can ditch the frustration and concentrate on learning instead.

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What's Included In Short Stories In Arabic?

I've crafted these books to be fun and easy to use. Yet they're comprehensive enough to include enough challenges to help you get the most out of your learning.

Inside you'll find: 

• Reading practice that's fun — so you can spend your time with the story instead of the dictionary.
• Controlled language at an intermediate level — helps you read and understand thousands of commonly-used MSA words. 
• Authentic spoken dialogues — introduce conversational expressions and improve your speaking while you read.
• Accessible grammar — learn new structures naturally and with less confusion.
• Vocabulary lists — bolded words throughout the stories let you quickly check their meanings without interrupting your flow.
• Beautifully hand-drawn illustrations — bring the stories to life, making them even more memorable.

Of course, reading stories is vital, but you'll want to practice your listening skills too. 

We can offer you a high-quality new audio recording of Short Stories in Arabic to double your learning; available now for separate purchase. 

And there's also a handy ​Interactive app so you can read, listen and learn all at the same time whether you're at home or on the go! 

Those words “I don't have enough time” should never cross your lips again!

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About The Author

In case you’re new here, let me introduce myself. My name is Olly Richards and I’m a language educator, author and polyglot from the UK, who speaks 8 languages.

I’ve created dozens of critically acclaimed language courses and published a bestselling series of short story books in sixteen languages.

I’ve also been featured widely in international press from the BBC to the Independent, and am a regular speaker at international language events.

What Do Readers Say About These Short Story Books?

Students from around the globe love learning with my short story books. But don’t take my word for it.

Here’s how readers describe the experience of learning with short stories: 

Language Teachers Love These Short Story In Arabic Books Too

As you can see, language learners around the world love learning with Short Stories in Arabic. But they’re not the only ones…

Language teachers often tell me how much they enjoy using these stories in their lessons because they make learning fun and minimise all those hours of stressful lesson prep.

Supplementary teaching materials are available to accompany these books for teachers who want quick, easy, and engaging supplementary materials for their lessons.

If you’re a teacher, click here to find out more.

Short Stories In Arabic: A Great Way To Learn Fast & Have Fun!

As you can see, reading short stories in Arabic is one of the best things you can do to improve your language skills.

And best of all… it allows you to learn the language in a fun and natural way, without memorising long lists of words and grammar rules.

So what are you waiting for?

Head on over to Amazon or your favourite local bookshop and grab your copy of my German short story books now!

Click the link below to purchase your copy (available in Kindle & Paperback):

• Short Stories In Arabic For Intermediate Learners

Happy reading!

Olly Richards

Creator of the StoryLearning® Method

Olly Richards is a renowned polyglot and language learning expert with over 15 years of experience teaching millions through his innovative StoryLearning® method. He is the creator of StoryLearning, one of the world's largest language learning blogs with 500,000+ monthly readers.

Olly has authored 30+ language learning books and courses, including the bestselling "Short Stories" series published by Teach Yourself.

When not developing new teaching methods, Richards practices what he preaches—he speaks 8 languages fluently and continues learning new ones through his own methodology.