Christmas in Prague Level 1 Oxford Bookworms Library

Hannam, Joyce

A level 1 Oxford Bookworms Library graded readers. Written for Learners of English by Joyce Hannam In a house in Oxford three people are having breakfast - Carol, her husband Jan, and his father Josef. They are talking about Prague, because Carol wants them all to go there for Christmas. Josef was born in Prague, but he left his home city when he was a young man. He is an old man now, and he would like to see Prague again before he dies. But he is afraid. He still remembers another Christmas in Prague, many long years ago - a Christmas that changed his life for ever . . .

Cieszyńskie Naukowe Forum Studenckie. T. 2: Wielokulturowość - doświadczanie Innego

red. Aleksandra Gancarz

Cieszyńskie Naukowe Forum Studenckie to inicjatywa wydawnicza pracowników i studentów Wydziału Etnologii i Nauk o Edukacji Uniwersytetu Śląskiego w Katowicach, nawiązująca do wielowiekowych cieszyńskich tradycji kształceniowych i publikacyjnych. Redaktorem serii Cieszyńskie Naukowe Forum Studenckie jest Alina Szczurek-Boruta. Drugi tom pt. Wielokulturowość – doświadczanie Innego to interdyscyplinarne forum wymiany myśli studentów i początkujących naukowców. Praca zbiorowa stworzona m.in. przez pedagogów, etnologów, psychologów, filozofów, filologów podejmuje tematykę wielokulturowości w wymiarze społecznym, edukacyjnym, filozoficznym i kulturowym. Autorzy poszczególnych tekstów podejmują temat wielokulturowości jako fenomenu naszych czasów, jak również zwracają uwagę na wybrane grupy społeczne, które na co dzień doświadczają własnej inności, będąc zarazem źródłem doświadczania inności dla swego otoczenia. Publikacja zawiera artykuły naukowe, komunikaty z badań, sprawozdania z konferencji, recenzję pracy naukowej, materiały pomocnicze dla studentów, a także prezentuje doświadczenia krajowe i zagraniczne studentów oraz ukazuje działalność studencką. Praca jest adresowana do studentów i badaczy dyscyplin z obszaru nauk społecznych i humanistycznych. Zainteresować może pedagogów, psychologów, socjologów, filozofów, kulturoznawców oraz osoby zaangażowane praktycznie w budowanie społeczeństwa międzykulturowego – nauczycieli, wychowawców, dziennikarzy, działaczy i aktywistów społecznych.

Cranford Level 4 Oxford Bookworms Library

Gaskell, Elizabeth

A level 4 Oxford Bookworms Library graded readers. Retold for Learners of English by Kate Mattock Life in the small English town of Cranford seems very quiet and peaceful. The ladies of Cranford lead tidy, regular lives. They make their visits between the hours of twelve and three, give little evening parties, and worry about their maid-servants. But life is not always smooth - there are little arguments and jealousies, sudden deaths and unexpected marriages . . . Mrs Gaskell's timeless picture of small-town life in the first half of the nineteenth century has delighted readers for nearly 150 years.

David Copperfield - With Audio Level 5 Oxford Bookworms Library

Dickens, Charles

A level 5 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. This version includes an audio book: listen to the story as you read. Retold for Learners of English by Clare West. 'Please, Mr Murdstone! Don't beat me! I've tried to learn my lessons, really I have, sir!' sobs David. Although he is only eight years old, Mr Murdstone does beat him, and David is so frightened that he bites his cruel stepfather's hand. For that, he is kept locked in his room for five days and nights, and nobody is allowed to speak to him. As David grows up, he learns that life is full of trouble and misery and cruelty. But he also finds laughter and kindness, trust and friendship . . . and love.

David Copperfield Level 5 Oxford Bookworms Library

Dickens, Charles

A level 5 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. Retold for Learners of English by Clare West 'Please, Mr Murdstone! Don't beat me! I've tried to learn my lessons, really I have, sir!' sobs David. Although he is only eight years old, Mr Murdstone does beat him, and David is so frightened that he bites his cruel stepfather's hand. For that, he is kept locked in his room for five days and nights, and nobody is allowed to speak to him. As David grows up, he learns that life is full of trouble and misery and cruelty. But he also finds laughter and kindness, trust and friendship . . . and love.

Dead Man's Island - With Audio Level 2 Oxford Bookworms Library

Escott, John

A level 2 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. This version includes an audio book: listen to the story as you read. Written for Learners of English by John Escott. Mr Ross lives on an island where no visitors come. He stops people from taking photographs of him. He is young and rich, but he looks sad. And there is one room in his house which is always locked. Carol Sanders and her mother come to the island to work for Mr Ross. Carol soon decides that there is something very strange about Mr Ross. Where did he get his money from? How can a young man buy an island? So she watches, and she listens - and one night she learns what is behind the locked door.

Dead Man's Island Level 2 Oxford Bookworms Library

Escott, John

A level 2 Oxford Bookworms Library graded readers. Written for Learners of English by John Escott Mr Ross lives on an island where no visitors come. He stops people from taking photographs of him. He is young and rich, but he looks sad. And there is one room in his house which is always locked. Carol Sanders and her mother come to the island to work for Mr Ross. Carol soon decides that there is something very strange about Mr Ross. Where did he get his money from? How can a young man buy an island? So she watches, and she listens - and one night she learns what is behind the locked door.

Death in the Freezer - With Audio Level 2 Oxford Bookworms Library

Vicary, Tim

A level 2 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. This version includes an audio book: listen to the story as you read. Written for Learners of English by Tim Vicary. Ellen Shore's family is an ordinary American family, and Ellen is six years old when her brother Al is born. Her parents are very pleased to have a son, but Ellen is not pleased, because now baby Al comes first. And when they are adults, Al still comes first. He begins a rock band and makes records. Soon he is rich and famous - very rich, but he gives nothing to his sister Ellen. She has a difficult life, with three young kids and very little money. And she learns to hate her rich, famous, unkind brother . . .