Michael Jackson: The King of Pop is a Pre-intermediate Level reader written by Carl W Hart. This Macmillan Biography looks at one of the most influential musicians of our time explaining Jackson’s early life as a member of the Jackson 5 and how he became an international superstar changing the face of modern music and dance. Includes an Audio CD.
The narrative explores the life of Nelson Mandela, detailing his journey from a rural African village to becoming a pivotal leader in Africa's history. It covers significant events such as his 27 years of imprisonment under the South African regime, his release, and his crucial role in ending apartheid. The account culminates in his election as South Africa's first black president, highlighting his impact on the nation and the world. Aimed at pre-intermediate readers, it consists of 1,400 words suitable for 7th to 8th graders.
The book addresses the challenges faced by individuals struggling with English proficiency and offers practical solutions to overcome these barriers. It emphasizes the importance of effective communication for personal and professional growth, providing readers with tools and strategies to improve their language skills. Through relatable examples and exercises, it aims to boost confidence and empower readers to express themselves more clearly and effectively in English.
This biography explores the life of Barack Obama, highlighting the cultural experiences that shaped him. Born to a white American mother and a black Kenyan father, he grew up in Texas, Hawaii, and Indonesia. It details the people and places that influenced him and his journey to becoming the first black U.S. president in 2009.
Lektüre mit 2 Audio-CDs
"This Macmillan Biography looks at the people and places that most influenced Obama - from lost teenager and low-paid community worker - to his inauguraton in 2009 as America's first black president."--Back cover note.
For ESL And EFL Students: Understanding Phrasal Verbs Is Vital To Understanding English - Second Edition
Updated to reflect questions found on the most recent ESL tests, this book presents 400 common phrasal verbs as they are used in everyday English. Phrasal verbs are verbs combined with prepositions or adverbs. Familiarity with phrasal verbs and understanding their use as nouns (breakup, showoff, and many others), or adjectives (spaced-out, broken-down, stressed-out and many others) is essential to ESL students. This book's hundreds of examples in context and hundreds of exercises will be extremely useful to ESL students who are preparing for TOEFL or who simply wish to improve their English.
