4 posts tagged “english”
To read without understanding is like eating without digesting.
~ Edmund Burke ~
The more that you read,
the more things you will know.
The more that you learn,
the more places you'll go.
~ Dr. Seuss ~
This morning I am writing out my long list of books to buy while in the UK. I am particularly interested in ESL books for children in primary schools. I am convinced that by introducing a graded English reading scheme in French schools can only be beneficial. Firstly, research shows that reading improves all aspects of language learning, not only vocabulary and fluency, but also listening, writing and reading skills. In short, pupils who read have a better chance of mastering English than pupils who don’t read.
Maybe a after school reading class would be fun, I wonder if children would be interested? Their parents certainly would be!
The evening was pleasant, in the company of avid readers who are passionate for the English language. Unfortunately one of our group was unable to attend due to illness and other interested parties were informed too late, my apologizes.
The discussion was lively and I enjoyed meeting and talking with you all.
The group members are all to post their reflexions with regards to the Alexander Mccall novels, however I can say we all seemed more or less of the same opinion.
Reviews to follow shortly, meanwhile here's one of the beers some of us tasted
tonight.
This is a full bodied, medium dark red ale. Malty and slightly sweet with a touch of hops rounding out its nature. The finish is clean, crisp and clear with no bitterness or aftter taste. just a hint of hops on the tongue and back of the mouth. Very Good indeed!
The next meeting has been penciled in for Friday 19th October, same time, same place.
As not all of us have managed to read all of the Harry Potter books, we have elected in the meantime to read the following book.
The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
Obviously the conversation is open and we can deviate to talk about other topic's , even Harry Potter, however one must bear in mind to omit giving away the story line for those who haven't yet reached the final installment.
Friday 21st September 2007
Where: Irish pub (rather apt tonight), Sanary
Present: Anne Berenger, Jacques & Simone Bartolomei, Katheline Fantauzzo & Maria Ledoux
When: 19.30
Our initial goal for the summer 2007 was to read Harry Potter 7 in English, crirtic/ analyze and maybe disagree using good-natured raillery.
However things never go quite to plan......So we improvised
The first meeting was somewhat hampered by the impending rugby world cup match between France and Ireland which took place the same evening, yet we were all able to delve a little into why J K Rawling's books have become so popular all over the world.
Opinions to come shortly.....
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