An Autobiography is an adaptation of Mark Twain's famous autobiogrphy. This title has approximately three thousand headwords and is sppropriate for upper intermediate to advanced learners. Twain was an American writer of such classics as "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Prince and the Pauper". In his time, he was considered the funniest man on earth. In this small volume the author recounts colourful anecdotes from his long life. "In this Autobiopgraphy, I shall keep in mind the fact that I am speaking from the grave... I shall be dead ... |
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Адаптирани разкази на английски език. ... "Поредицата Adapted stories на издателство Веси е предназначена за читатели, които са средно напреднали или напреднали (III - VI ниво) в обучението си по английски език. Тук оригиналният текст не е адаптиран в общия смисъл на понятието. Вместо да бъдат извадени относително сложните думи и изрази, те са допълнително обяснени. Идиоматичните, фразеологичните и някои по-особени лексикални форми са преведени под черта. За научните понятия (исторически, географски, митологични и пр.) са дадени обяснителни бележки. А евентуално непознатите за читателите думи (при предполагаем ... |
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is an adaptation of the timeless novel by Mark Twain. Generally considered a classic, this is a tale about friendship, loyalty, and difficult choices. The simplified text has approximately 2500 headwords and is appropriate for intermediate to advanced learners. Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) was an American humorist, journalist, and novelist, best known for his books The Innocents Abroad, Life on the Mississippi, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and its sequel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."I conceive that the right way to write a story for boys is to write so that it will not only ... |
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Двуезични разкази на английски и български език. ... "Поредицата "Bilingual stories" на издателство "Веси" е предназначена за читатели, които са начинаещи (I - II ниво) в обучението си по английски език. Оригиналният текст е съпътстван паралелно с превод на български език. Марк Твен е представител на американската класика, влязъл в учебните програми по целия свят. Неподражаемите му стилови конструкции, изразителността на словореда му и богатата фантазия в сюжетите, наред с неизчерпаемото му чувство за хумор го превръщат в задължителен автор както за изучаващите езика, така и за ценителите на ... |
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A young beggar boy meets the Prince of Wales by chance. This is a moment that will change their lives forever. Two boys are born on the same day, but their lives are very different. Edward Tudor is a prince and Tom Canty is a pauper. One day they decide to change identities. The poor boy's dreams come true and he lives like a prince. The prince, on the other hand, discovers what life is like on the poor streets of London. But are dreams what they really seem? The boys soon find out. Vocabulary areas: adjectives, feelings, emotions. Grammar and Structure: Present simple, Direct speech as drama, some / any, ... |
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The year is 1547. In London, two boys from different families live very different lives. One is Edward Tudor, a prince and the future King of England; the other is Tom Canty, the son of a thief. One day they meet and their lives change forever. What happens when the two boys wear each others clothes? Why does the prince need the help of a poor man? Who becomes king when Henry VIII dies? And how can a beautiful gold object save the prince? Mark Twain's classic story of two young boys who swap lives has the answers. "A few minutes later, Tom was wearing the prince's expensive clothes and the hat with purple ... |
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Meet Tom Sawyer, a boy with a good heart who's always in trouble with everyone: at home, in school and in church. With his best friends, Joe, Ben and Huckleberry, Tom lives an exciting outdoor life. But he begins to grow up when pretty Becky Thatcher comes to town, and when something terrible happens in this quiet town near the Mississippi. Nouns: Pronouns, Connectives, Adjectives, Prepositions. Verbs: Present Perfect Simple; Past Continuous; Present Simple Passive; will for future reference, promises & predictions; would like for offers & requests; need for necessity & obligation; could for ability; mustn't for ... |
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We don't stop at any towns for days and days. We just keep going down the river. This is the story of Huckleberry Finn and his adventures on the Mississippi River. Huck's father kidnaps him from his new life with a kind old lady called Widow Douglas, and hides him in a hut. Huck escapes and goes down the river. He meets Jim, a black slave, and they travel down the river together. We read about their adventures and troubles, and how they meet Tom Sawyer again. Vocabulary Areas: Home, Family, Nature, Colours, Clothing. Grammar and Structure: Simple Present: states and habits, Present Continuous: actions in progress, ... |
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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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The Prince and the Pauper is a classic adventure of mistaken identity set in Tudor London and told with Mark Twain’s trademark humour and concern for social justice. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library - a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition has an afterword by author and journalist Nicolette Jones. Penniless Tom Canty wonders what it would be like to be a prince. Heir to the throne Edward Tudor dreams of a life outside the royal palace walls. When the two boys ... |
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It is 1845 and Huck has made up his mind to leave the little town of Hannibal. When his violent father holds him captive, Huck knows that he has to leave quickly and secretly. And so Huck begins his journey down the Mississippi River on a log raft, in the company of another runaway - the slave Jim. This book is in British English. Here you can find: carefully controlled information, structure and vocabulary; glossary at the back of the book explains some of the difficult words and phrases; the book has around 1600 basic words for Intermediate level students; points for Understanding section and Exercises contained ... |
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer charts the escapades of a thirteen-year-old boy growing up on the banks of the Mississippi. Testing the patience of his aunt Polly, the bold and sharp-witted Tom Sawyer frequently skips school in search of excitement, and the scrapes he gets into with his friend Huckleberry Finn range from innocent japes to more serious events such as the witnessing of a murder. One of the most popular and influential American novels, Mark Twain's masterpiece is at the same time a highly entertaining romp which celebrates youth and freedom and a more profound investigation of his times, touching on ... |
