Young ELI Readers 2/A1: Soup Stories + Downloadable Multimedia

Two Stories about Soup + downloadable mp3 About the series: The series Young ELI Readers is divided into four levels according to the language level of the readers. It's in line with the indications of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language and comprise useful language certification exercises. This ensures that learners will meet language and structures they have already studied or which are commensurate with their level, making reading an achievable, enjoyable and stimulating experience. Stages: Stage 1 (100 headwords) Below A1 Starters Stage 2 (200 headwords) A1 Starters/Movers Stage 3 (300 headwords) A1.1 Movers Stage 4 (400 headwords) A2 Flyers About Two Stories about Soup + mp3: Stage 1: Below A1 In the first one, retold in a famous version by Aleksey Tolstoy, who will help grandpa pull up a huge turnip to make soup for his family? In the second, of central European origin, how can a poor man make a delicious soup? Both stories have a strong strand of humour but underlying them are important messages about being ready to ask for and to give help, about the importance of teamwork … And about using your imagination and ingenuity. The book contains five pages of exercises for revision at the end. An illustrated dictionary, placed on the inside of the cover, keeps the vocabulary the student needs within sight at all times. Reading, speaking, writing and listening skills are fully practised and developed through exercises specifically designed for each skill. The text, either whole or partial, is narrated by native speakers. The illustrations have been carried out by the most interesting of illustrators, with the conviction that visual ‘comments’ in the text aid the comprehension of a foreign language text. The Young ELI Readers compel the reader to fall in love with both the stories and illustrations. It's elegant book made up of fine details which surprise the reader: from the type of paper to the font chosen. This particularly clear and captivating design was created to guide the readers in the comprehension of the text and the execution of the activities. Syllabus: Vocabulary areas: family and friends, food, animals, time and meals Grammar and structures Present simple - Present continuous - Has / Have got - Determiners - Can for ability - Would like In this Reader you will find: - Games and language activities - Downoadable audio in mp3 and free app ELI Link for instant access to audio material - A picture dictionary