{"product_id":"real-life-american-english-short-stories-jean-robert-laine-9798994395752","title":"Real-Life American English Short Stories for CEFR C1 Learners: Advanced American English stories to develop nuanced vocabulary, style, and comprehensi","description":"For \u003cb\u003eC1 advanced learners\u003c\/b\u003e, this collection offers thought-provoking stories that dig into \u003cb\u003eidentity, culture, ethics, and long-term goals\u003c\/b\u003e in a U.S. setting, using authentic yet accessible American English. The texts model \u003cb\u003enuanced vocabulary, flexible sentence patterns, natural phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions, and subtle signaling of tone and attitude\u003c\/b\u003e. After each story, focused activities guide you to \u003cb\u003eanalyze structure and style, notice how grammar choices shape meaning, and recycle key language in your own speaking and writing\u003c\/b\u003e. This book helps experienced learners move beyond \"correct English\" to \u003cb\u003eeffective, sophisticated communication\u003c\/b\u003e, preparing them for study, work, and social interaction in \u003cb\u003edemanding real-world contexts\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jean Robert Laine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798994395752\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jean R. Laine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/29\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 284\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.73lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.64d","brand":"Jean Robert Laine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48460334366975,"sku":"9798994395752","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a7bf9db6-8036-449e-b051-5b434d7d0ccc.jpg?v=1777414065","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/real-life-american-english-short-stories-jean-robert-laine-9798994395752","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}