ISBN: 9780582275126
Release Date: 01 Nov 1996
Average rating:   (read by 39 members)

Categories: English language readers , ELT graded readers

The titles in this series are mainly new editions of titles in the "Longman Simplified English Series". They are suitable for students at upper intermediate level, including those preparing for the Cambridge First Certificate. Every book has been re-edited to ensure ease of understanding and naturalness of language and keeps within the 2000 word Defining Vocabulary of the "Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English". Any additional vocabulary used is explained in the glossary. All titles feature a four to five page introduction to the authors, characters and themes of the texts, giving students not only background information, but also help in literary appreciation. Additionally, there is exercise material at the back of each book: 50 questions on factual detail, with a further 20 more open-ended questions for written work or to stimulate discussion.

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julieann13
Rated it   6 days ago
Brilliant book. Dark and brooding with a little romance chucked in. GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGreat ! :)

Crazifantazi
Rated it   6 days ago
OK, but a bit slow in places

Rachelle
Rated it   1 months ago
A good read, although I was hoping for more for the heroine in the end

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