This is one of Burnett's most popular novels, considered to be a classic of children's literature. One day in India, nine-year old Mary wakes up and finds that she is completely alone. Back home in England, she is sent to live with an uncle she has never met. His house is a strange, lonely place where she will gradually discover secret after secret in a new and magical world. Vocabulary areas: Clothing, Home and garden, Jobs, Emotions, Games and toys, Family, Animals. Grammar and Structures: Simple Present: states and habits, Present Continuous: actions in progress, Past Simple: finished actions, Past Continuous, ... |
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Adaptation and activities by Silvana Sardi. ... The daring and handsome nobleman Robin Hood is forced to live as an outlaw in Sherwood Forest, after the evil Sheriff of Nottingham kills his family and takes his land and money. The outlaw Robin becomes a hero, stealing from the rich to give to the poor. Will the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham manage to capture Robin and his Merry Men? Will Robin regain his land and be able to offer Marian, his love, a real home? Grammar and Structures: Verb Tenses: present / past simple, present / past continuous, present / past perfect (continuous), Question forms, Future tenses, ... |
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Niara, Yoshi and Gunnar are the lucky winners of a trip to Brazil. Follow them while travelling around this country. While making a documentary about the country, they will visit the largest city in South America, Sao Paulo, the unbelievable capital, Brasilia, lovely Rio de Janeiro, and two natural wonders of the world, the wetlands of Pantanal and the great Amazon rainforest. Nothing could ever prepare these three friends for the new experiences they are about to have. Vocabulary areas: Present Simple: states, habits / Past Simple: finished time / Past Continuous: actions in progress at a specific time - in the past, ... |
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A man goes back to the house where he grew up and becomes a little boy again. Tom visits the house he lived in when he was a little boy, and he finds an old newspaper in the wardrobe. He picks it up, and becomes that little boy again. He is standing in front of a mirror, and is confused by what he sees. What does he see in that mirror? Read on to find out. Topics: Family, School, Food & Drink, Feelings & Emotions, Rooms & Furniture. Verbs: Present Simple, Present Continuous, Past Simple, Past Continuous, Present Perfect Simple, Past Perfect, Simple - Future with Going to and Will for future reference, promises and ... |
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Gavin, Max, Rose and Isabel are excited about starting their first year at the Music, Art and Dance Academy of London. They're all very different but they soon become good friends. It's going to be hard with lessons every day. They'll also have exams and shows to do. Then, a special person comes into their lives. How can Ernest help them follow their dreams? Verbs: Present Simple and Present Continuous (also for future reference), Past Simple and Past Continuous, Present Perfect Simple, Future with going to and will, Can, Could, have to, need, would like, should for advice, Want someone to do something, ... |
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One day, while Hank Morgan is working, a man attacks him and hits him on the head. When Hank wakes up he is in sixth century England. He is at the Court of King Arthur where he meets the Knights of the Round Table and Queen Guenever. Thanks to his superior knowledge, Hank soon becomes the King's chief minister and plans to modernise the country, but things do not always go according to plan... Mark Twain's A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court in the novel who tells the story of Hank organ, the boss of a factory in late 19th century Connecticut, who awakens to find himself transported back in time to ... |
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I'm going to solve this mystery! I'm tired, but before I turn out the light, I'm going to write down all the things I'll need for my investigation. Sally wants to be a detective and her hobby is solving mysteries. But this time the mystery is really difficult! Read about Sally's adventures and enjoy! Vocabulary areas: People, Personal feelings, School and Study, Travel. Functions and Notions: Making predictions, talking about (im)probability and (im)possibility, Expressing opinions, agreement and disagreement, Expressing degrees of certainty and doubt. Grammar and Structures: Present tenses: simple, ... |
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If someone says Scotland, what do you think of? Kilts? Tartan? The Bagpipes? Well, yes you're right, but there's lots more too! Do you like mystery, legends or haunted castles? Or how about vibrant cities and exciting festivals? Well, you will find all of these and much more in this A-Z about Scotland. It's a country full of history and traditions and lots of surprises too! There's something for everybody from sports to museums! So, come on! Start your A-Z journey through Scotland and discover the magic of this fantastic country! Topics: Nature, Culture, Legends, Mystery, Museums, Traditions, Cities, Food, ... |