{"product_id":"real-life-american-english-short-stories-jean-robert-laine-9798994395776","title":"Real-Life American English Short Stories for CEFR C2 Learners: Near-native American English stories for mastery of complex grammar, tone, and style","description":"Designed for \u003cb\u003eC2 near-native learners\u003c\/b\u003e, this volume presents sophisticated American English short stories that challenge your \u003cb\u003ereading, interpretation, and stylistic control\u003c\/b\u003e. You encounter layered narratives with shifting perspectives, implied meanings, and rich cultural references, all written in high-level yet contemporary General American English. The stories showcase \u003cb\u003eadvanced collocations, phrasal verbs, figurative language, and precise register shifts\u003c\/b\u003e across informal, professional, and reflective contexts. Post-reading prompts invite you to \u003cb\u003eevaluate arguments, interpret nuance, and imitate stylistic choices\u003c\/b\u003e in your own speech and writing. This book is ideal for advanced students, teachers, and professionals who want to \u003cb\u003erefine their command of grammar, tone, and style\u003c\/b\u003e to operate confidently at a near-native level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jean Robert Laine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798994395776\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jean Laine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/30\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.86lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.75d","brand":"Jean Robert Laine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48623579660543,"sku":"9798994395776","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/real-life-american-english-short-stories-jean-robert-laine-9798994395776","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}