Do you enjoy reading? It's an activity we just can't live without nowadays. We read signs on the streets, cooking recipes, ingredients on food packages. etc. That is reading for information and everyone needs to do it. But what about reading for pleasure? Reading literature is a very recommendable activity. It allows you to be part of a story, another world that came from the writer's mind. Reading can make your imagination fly to other places you could have never imagined and discover things you never knew. Reading can make you laugh, cry, fear, hate and love. And all this can be done while you're sitting down on your sofa, or lying on your bed.
Reading is also a fantastic way of learning things. By reading, we can learn about history, science, geography, art, and many other topics. If you read in another language, as it's our case, reading makes you learn new vocabulary and expand your knowledge in that language. That's why it's important for you to read several books throughout this course. During the holidays, it would a good idea to read the second term book: Sherlock Holmes Stories, by Arthur Conan Doyle.
What do you know about English literature? I'm sure you could mention Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde and many other authors, couldn't you? But what about contemporary literature? There are many successful English-speaking writers nowadays, creating book sagas sold all over the world. We'll give the examples of two women writers:
- J.K. Rowling: This British writer is the author of the Harry Potter book saga, a series of best-selling books also turned into several blockbuster films. The books tell the story of a young boy and his adventures at school of witchcraft and wizardry.
- Stephenie Meyer: This American writer is the author of the Twilight saga, also best-seller books later made into blockbuster films. These books tell the love story of a vampire and human girl, and the difficulties they need to overcome.
Have you read any Harry Potter or Twilight books? Have you seen the films? What kind of book do you like reading? As you know, you can make any comments on our Google Classroom group. In following posts, we'll be talking about mystery and crime. You can't miss it!
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