Look at the parrots! Pink and blue Grey and purple Green ones too. Parrots parrots everywhere One on the wardrobe One on the chair. When Jill and Ahmed find themselves by magic on a pirate ship they meet sad Pirate Bill. He has no pirate hat, treasure or parrot! But with Granny Fixit around no one stays sad for long! Vocabulary areas: Animals, furniture, numbers, colours. Grammar and structures: Present simple, Present progressive, Imperatives, Have for possession, There is / There are, Can for ability, Question words: what? / where? /who?, Conjunctions: and / but. Topic: Friendship, Adventure, Magic. Level: Absolute ... |
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The small dog has the football! Granny Fixit, can you fix it? Can you get the ball for Paul? This is a story about Granny Fixit and a boy who loses his ball. There's a skateboard chase through the town when a dog, a cat and then a squirrel take the ball. Can Granny Fixit get the ball back for the boy? Vocabulary areas: Sports and leisure, transport, animals, adjectives to describe feelings. Grammar and structures: Present simple, Present progressive, Imperatives, Have for possession, There is / There are, Can for ability, Question words: what? / where? / who?, Conjunctions: and / but. Topic: Friendship, Adventure, ... |
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The stories of ten people who have changed the world: from protecting world peace and the rights of women and children to saving the environment. It is possible to change the world and the stories of these ten people show it. Let’s read about the lives and work of ten special men and women who, despite many difficulties, have tried to make this world a better and fairer place for all of us to live in. Verbs: Present Simple and Continuous, Past Simple and Continuous, Present Perfect Simple, Past Perfect Simple, Future with will. Verb Forms and Patterns: Verbs followed by infinitive, Verbs followed by gerund, Common ... |
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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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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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Buck, a happy, quiet dog living in sunny California, is kidnapped and sent north to begin a new hard life as a sled dog during the Klondike Gold Rush. Read about his adventures and the many problems he has to face in this new cruel world. Discover how he begins to change and how he responds to the Call of the Wild. When The Call of the Wild was published the first printing of 10,000 copies sold out immediately and it is still one the best known stories written by an American author. Connectives, Nouns, Verbs, Present Simple: including verbs not normally used in the continuous form; Present Continuous; Past Simple; Past ... |
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Prospero lives on a strange island with his daughter Miranda. One night, with his magic powers, he makes a storm to bring his brother and the King of Naples to the island. They must pay for what they did in the past. Ferdinand also arrives on the island and finds a surprise. Read the play and see how the island and Prospero’s magic change the lives of these people."Don't worry, my child. I've heard your words of love and I'm happy for you both Ferdinand, I only wanted to see if your love for my beautiful, sweet daughter Miranda was true." From the book Grammar and Structure: Verb tenses, forms and ... |
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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, ... |
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Enjoy reading about this little boy and discover if he stays true to himself even with all the changes in his life. In the mid-1880s, young Cedric Errol lives with his mother in New York. They are quite poor after the death of Cedric's father, but live a simple happy life together. Then, one day, an English lawyer comes to visit them. He has a message from the Earl of Dorincourt, Cedric's rich English grandfather that will change Cedric's life forever. Will he be happy? Will he win the heart of his old angry grandfather? Verb tenses: Past Simple vs Past Continuous; Present Perfect Simple with ever, never, ... |
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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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A true story of bullying and friendship. Hello! My name is Michael, and this is my secret diary. Well, it's not really a secret, because I want you to read it. This is my story, but it's also everybody's story. Look at the picture on the front of this book. That's me! I'm going to school, and I'm not very happy about it. The other children are not very kind to me. But I've got a very special friend who always helps me. Do you want to know more? Well, open the book and read it. I hope you enjoy it. Verbs: Present Perfect Simple, Present Simple, Present Continuous, Past Simple, Past Continuous, ... |
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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 ... |