Publisher's Synopsis
Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, low-level reading material for younger learners.
Slumdog Millionaire - the story of a young boy from the streets of Mumbai who wins popular quiz show Who wants to be a millionaire - won eight Oscars and was a huge box office success.
Its strong storyline, set against a fascinating cultural backdrop is sure to appeal to older students.
- LEVEL 4
- Comes with a CD - and online resources
- Perfect also for native English speaking children who are struggling with their reading
- Success of the movie ensures its status as a contemporary classic with global appeal for students
- Full colour film stills from the film bring the story to life and aid comprehension
- Fact File section provides further information on making of the film, the country of India and the lives of street children
- People and Places section provides clear visual context before students start reading
- Extended self-study activities enable students to check their progress as they read
Series Information
- Secondary ELT Readers is a series of contemporary teenage-focused titles, simplified for students of English as a Foreign Language.
- The series covers five levels from Starter Level (Beginners) to Level 4 (Upper-Intermediate) and is aimed at students aged twelve to eighteen.
- Each reader is available in Book Only or Book and CD formats.
- The CD features an audio recording of the story for reading along.
- There are also online resource sheets providing extra activities and background information for the teacher.
