Frank Brennan (2)

It appears to me that students can reach B2 level by studying, but beyond that, many of them encounter an invisible ceiling that doesn't let them develop their language skills any further. So far, it seems to me that these are students who don't read in English. So I decided to make them read as early as possible. And this means not only the textbook readings, not only articles, but literature as well.

C1-level students tend to be bombarded with Swift's 'A Modest Proposal' when they have to learn how to write a proposal, and with Carroll's 'Jabberwocky' when they get a bit overconfident, but also to show that you don't have to know every word to understand a text. I can also bring them any piece of literature from the last two centuries, but I needed something for the lower-level students. And this is how I came to buy this book.

There are five short stories in this book, for intermediate (B1) students. All of them are excellent discussion starters. I felt the first two ('The Fruitcake Special' and 'The Real Aunt Molly') are more likely to be interesting for adult readers than the very young teens I teach at this level. I'm on the fence with the third one even, 'Brains', as these ethical questions might be too difficult to connect with for this age group. However, I'm quite confident about bringing 'The Book of Thoughts' and 'Finders Keepers' to class. The protagonists are still adults, in business and academic environments, but the magical items they acquire are exciting enough to engage a younger audience as well. I can't wait to try these texts with my students, I will definitely update the review with the experience.… (meer)

this books iinclude five stories and it about Singapore.first is about old man.He and his family was running cafe bet he didnt work and always talking. Second is about rich man. he went to pab because there are ship .
therd is about boy .He is13 years old and he was littele difficult character. 4th is about smart boy. he is 13
years old and his family were poor. 5th is about student. his name is polly. he found old CD.

I rent it because I like this cover is very interesting and cut for me. this book is very good for me because there are five stories in this book.So I could read soon. Also all of these stories were very intersting. However it is first time for me to read level 2, I could read withenjoying!… (meer)