BOOKR Class catalogue

200+

interactive

e-books

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CATALOGUE

CATALOGUE

of

BOOKR CLASS

2019

720+

educational

games

45+

flashcard

sets

CONTENTS

Introduction 2

Levels of the Library 5

Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Classic Nursery Rhymes 12

Songs 15

BOOKR Poems 17

Picture Books 20

Situational Mini-Dialogues 23

Flashcards 25

Level 2 27

International Contents 30

Nursery Songs and Rhymes 31

European Classics 37

BOOKR Designed Contents 39

Flashcards 43

Level 3 45

Songs 47

BOOKR Poems 49

Classic Tales 52

Modern Stories 55

Flashcards 57

Level 4 59

Classic Tales 62

Intercultural Contents 65

Nature and Environment 70

Flashcards 73

Level 5 75

Tips and Tricks 78

Cultural Outlook 81

Classic Tales 85

Level 6 89

UK Civilization 91

Classic Literature 97

Contents from Our Continuously Growing library 99

INTRODUCTION

BOOKS AND STORYTELLING have always been an essential

part of childhood and reading has never been considered to be

outdated or old-fashioned, not even in the hectic digital world

of the 21st century. How is this possible?

STORIES PLAY MANY ROLES throughout our lives: they remind

us of the past, transmit values and cultural heritage, teach

lessons, entertain or simply ease our minds. Therefore, they

strongly influence our personalities as well enabling personal

improvement such as psychological, affective, cognitive and

social development.

Concerning LANGUAGE LEARNING, storytelling and reading

have always provided authentic contexts for the acquisition

and study of linguistic features in our mother tongue just as

much as in the case of foreign languages. Besides vocabulary,

grammar and stylistic features, stories and literature enhance

the development of comprehension as well as reading skills.

In the frame of English as a Second or Foreign Language

(ESL), EXTENSIVE READING has been proven to be beneficial

to learners not only for the purposes of language learning

but also to foster intrinsic motivation. On the other hand,

CONTENT AND LANGUAGE INTEGRATED LEARNING (CLIL)

might appeal to learners interested in certain topics, as factual

knowledge can be acquired while applying linguistic skills.

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THIS IS WHAT BOOKR CLASS IS TRYING TO COMBINE

IN THEIR INTERACTIVE E-BOOKS.

For us, “e” not only stands for “electronic” but also for

educational, efficient and engaging. Our books provide pieces

of literature in the form of nurseries, songs, poems, in addition

to a wide variety of tales, myths and fables on top of classical

literature. In terms of the presentation of the everyday use of

English, we have included conversations, dialogues as well as

situations, what is more, to teach about culture and the world

in general, we have added books concerning different subject

matters, e.g. science, the world of work and history.

BOOKR Class is, therefore, an application of edutainment which

offers a wide range of books that suit every taste and might

please language learners with different preferences and needs.

The texts and activities are designed to support different learning

styles, moreover, the illustrations and games help to highlight the

main linguistic elements and features for more focused, intentional

learning. Thus, the app is suitable for schools as complementary

material but it is great fun beyond the classic learning

environment, whilst travelling or on cozy Sunday afternoons.

THE FOLLOWING UNIQUE COMBINATION OF FEATURES CAN

BE FOUND IN OUR INTERACTIVE E-BOOKS:

• ANIMATED ELEMENTS

• TEXT-HIGHLIGHTING

• EDUCATIONAL GAMES

• NARRATION

• AWARDS

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BOOKR CLASS FACILITATES LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF:

• vocabulary due to the wide variety of topics in authentic texts

• grammar with the help of nursery rhymes, narratives, conversations,

etc.

• written language production skills through incidental learning and

focused activities

• oral language production skills with the help of songs, nursery

rhymes, motivating examples and encouraging games

• written language comprehension skills with follow-up activities

• oral language comprehension skills thanks to native narrators and

listening activities

• communication skills through comics, situations and motivational

content

To monitor students, an in-built tracking system is included which

enables the teacher to see what their learners have been or are up to.

It provides information on the amount of time learners spend reading

a book and doing activities and how they cope with games that are in

progress, correct or not. Moreover, the teacher is able to recommend

books to learners which appear on their “recommended books” shelf

in the application.

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LEVELS OF THE LIBRARY

The online library is divided into

six proficiency levels which are

adapted to specific age groups.

Therefore, each category is

based on the interests and

preferences of the given

age group as well as their

needs as language learners.

The linguistic needs were

established based on the

linguistic proficiency levels

of the Common European

Framework of Reference

(CEFR), but other aspects

and experiences were also

taken into account.

With regard to the selection and composition of texts, besides

considering the proficiency level of each target group, special

attention was paid to create a wide variety of books covering

many aspects for each level. Different topics and different

genres are included to present the diversity of the English

language. This enables us to provide the relevant context of

vocabulary topics, chunks, different registers and various

grammar structures to develop skills in authentic settings as

well as teach about culture, civilisation and subject matters.

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THE LEVELS AND THE AGE RANGE

OF THE TARGET GROUP:

• LEVEL 1 - AGES 3-5






The books for Levels 1, 2 and 3 are for children who are

BEGINNER language learners and whose basic vocabulary,

grammar and skills need to be established and developed. Books

for Level 1 consist of very basic items and structures in chunks as

well as short and simple sentences while Level 3 presents short

coherent texts with logical links and reading comprehension

development.

Level 4 is the ELEMENTARY level where a wide variety of books

can be found with more language-focused games which require

more conscious use of competences and skills from the language

user.

Level 5 is for INDEPENDENT LANGUAGE USERS who already

possess a basic knowledge of English and are eager to improve

their vocabulary, grammar and skills. On this level a great

emphasis is put on the everyday use of English and on topics

which are related to culture, travel and mobility.

Level 6 is for INTERMEDIATE users of English who are capable of

understanding original texts and their message, implicit content,

humour or even sarcasm. This level focuses mainly on the

civilisation and culture of English-speaking countries, especially

the UK and USA.

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GAMES

Each book includes games at the end of the story which are

suitable for the relevant age range and fun with a playful

layout that encourages feedback to motivate learners. The

games include new vocabulary, grammar practice, reading

comprehension, spelling as well as listening tasks, and

brainteasers, e.g. memory games, labelling, sudoku and

even colouring activities for young children.

FLASHCARDS

For further practice, flashcard sets serve the purpose of more

focused vocabulary development. Many of the words and

expressions from the sets are used in the books of the given

level in meaningful contexts which enables incidental learning.

However, the thematic collection of the most useful and frequent

words and expressions of each level offers a chance for learners

to memorise and revise language items.

The cards consist of the words themselves, explanatory illustrations,

the pronounced words and on higher levels, definitions as well.

The variety of inputs facilitates the memorisation of vocabulary

for learners with different learning styles.

The flashcard sets might be used as warm-up or wrap-up

activities to challenge learners or to simply revise from or

memorise vocabulary. As all the sets of flashcards have the

same structure, even young learners can use them on their own.

ILLUSTRATION

BOOKR is aware that vision is our most important sense,

particularly in one’s childhood, and that the skill of “reading”

pictures develops from the very beginning of our lives.

Understanding images and connecting them to words that we

hear helps the development of oral-comprehension as well as

language-production skills.

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Therefore, to facilitate the development of our readers, the

provision of high-quality inputs is one of our major concerns.

A good illustration not only establishes the atmosphere of a

story and depicts the topic but also makes the characters come

alive, thus laying the foundations for contextual, organic learning.

The movement of some of the images in our interactive books

catches the attention of the reader and develops comprehension

skills without drawing too much attention away from the

linguistic features of the story.

The aim of illustrations at more basic levels is to facilitate

comprehension, e.g. the reader can grasp the context of the story

more easily. At these levels, illustrations are designed according to

a concept-based approach. The characters have distinctive features

which are often symbolic and composed of larger, contrasting

elements. As the skills of the learners develop, the graphics

become richer, more detailed, more complex and sometimes

even metaphoric. On the one hand these features are in line with

the descriptive features of the literature illustrated, but on the

other hand they offer authentic cultural and historical depictions.

Our young and talented illustrators were raised on traditional

illustrations, with their modern approach they are part of

the contemporary graphic world. They are able to attract

the young generation while respecting the well-established

principles of illustrating.

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LEVEL 1

GETTING FAMILIAR WITH ENGLISH

Books on Level 1 aim to familiarize young children with

the basics of the English language and some of its

characteristic cultural elements.

They were selected based on their topics to engage learners,

on their linguistic content to transmit basic vocabulary and

grammar chunks, and on their length as well as usefulness as

supplementary materials.

GAMES

The games of Level 1 were designed for young learners between

the ages of 3 and 5, thus, the concept of these activities is to

encourage them to play in English and provide a context where

they can acquire basic elements of the language.

Many of the books include “picture book-like” pages to help the

identification of words, labelling and matching, simple listening

activities to develop word recognition, and brain teasers for

cognitive development such as the recognition and creation of

patterns, puzzles and picture comparison tasks. These games

inevitably develop fine motor skills as children need to use their

fingers to tap on or draw items on the screen.

As the content of Level 1 was designed for those aged 3 to 5, not

only the books but the related games (instruction, feedback) are

also read out loud by native speakers of English. Furthermore,

jingles and sounds contribute to a better understanding and a

more enjoyable experience.

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AGES: 3-5

LEVEL 1: Beginner

Research has shown that young learners can absorb words and

sentences more effectively if they get to sing them. That is why

songs are available in the karaoke version as well, in order to

engage learners with further practice.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

that the books and games directly or indirectly develop:

grammar: the presentation of useful chunks

vocabulary: words related to the everyday life of young readers

pronunciation: recognition and production of sound patterns and

familiarization with English prosody (rhythm and intonation)

speaking: singing, repetition and the correct use of expressions

listening: recognition of sound patterns, instructions and chunks

OUR FAVOURITES ON LEVEL 1

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AGES: 3-5

One, Two, Buckle My Shoe

a traditional British nursery rhyme

Illustrator: Fanni Sipos

Narrator: Faye Bradbrook

One of the first poems to learn is this counting

rhyme which teaches the numbers from 1 to 10 by

combining this sequence with everyday activities

at a nursery.

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LEVEL 1: Beginner

CLASSIC NURSERY RHYMES

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• practising counting by packing the dog’s lunch

• listening to word forms and numbers

• colouring numbers

IN THE CLASSROOM:

A fun way to practise pronunciation, the numbers and a useful

nursery rhyme to select the first person for games such as tag

or piggy-in-the-middle.

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CLASSIC NURSERIES NURSERY RHYMES

AGES: 3-5

The Muffin Man




A traditional nursery rhyme which not only

teaches about how muffins used to be delivered

in London but also encourages repetition of the

short poem with useful chunks.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• labelling of pictures based on simple sentences

• multiple choice tasks based on a mini-dialogue

• ordering task to practise the colours and sizes

IN THE CLASSROOM:

It can be played as a counting game, chanting

the lines and adding the line “Then two / three

/ four of us know the muffin man...” until all the

learners have answered the question raised by

the nursery rhyme.

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LEVEL 1: Beginner

CLASSIC NURSERY 1. CLASSIC RHYMES NURSERIE

Row, Row, Row Your Boat


Illustrator: Ágnes Bertóthy

Narrator: Richard Darling

A well-known nursery rhyme which combines the

floating feeling of ultimate happiness with the gentle

movements of water, paddles and aquatic animals.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• describing the environment using simple

sentences

• vocabulary building with the grouping of

aquatic and terrestrial animals

• visual challenge: spot the differences

IN THE CLASSROOM:

To establish group dynamics, concentration and

patience, practise the synchronized movements

with your learners as they sit behind each other

rowing and singing together.

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SONGS

AGES: 3-5

Shark Song

a modern nursery rhyme/song

Illustrator: Tamás Czuder


One of the cutest songs to teach the names

of family members, some chunks and useful

vocabulary related to the sea.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• labelling the body parts of a shark

• ordering the events of the story

• multiple-choice quiz involving listening

to introductions

IN THE CLASSROOM:

While the content of this song is cross-curricular

and can be used in science classes, it also has

a well-known choreographic routine so don’t

hesitate to use the song in the classroom, it will

definitely shake up your class.

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LEVEL 1: Beginner

SONGS

Twinkle, Twinkle,

Little Star

Writer: Jane Taylor



Native speakers and young learners of English are

both familiar with the unforgettable lullaby, “Twinkle,

Twinkle, Little Star”. Besides its soothing melody which

helps to establish a nice, calm atmosphere, it teaches

about the night sky and stars.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• matching things and shapes

• listening: finding a shape of the correct colour

• tracing the lines of shapes to develop fine

motor skills

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Play “I spy with my little eye...” with shapes in

your classroom. Organize a race between groups,

have them challenge and help each other at the

same time.

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BOOKR POEMS

AGES: 3-5

Magic Flowers

Writer: BOOKR Kids

Illustrator: Dóra Blanka Bodor

Narrator: Caroline Boulton

A nice and simple poem to teach colours and

to draw attention to the beauty of our colourful

surroundings.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• grouping fruits based on their colours

• improving pattern recognition

• colouring pages with instructions

IN THE CLASSROOM:

The poem is easy to act out, it can be used to

rearrange the classroom and make learners

stand in a circle. As a game, a student calls out

a colour in the middle of a circle and asks the

ones wearing something of that colour to swap

places. The aim of the game is to find a place

and not to stay in the middle.

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LEVEL 1: Beginner

BOOKR POEMS

Wiggling Veggies

Writer: BOOKR Kids



This poem was specifically designed for young

learners to teach the names of the vegetables

and to promote a healthy diet while teaching

some useful chunks.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• picture book-like presentation of vegetables

• practising the rhymes and ordering vegetables

• counting vegetables

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Encourage learners to find out more about

the diet of their classmates. Design a project

and have them create a chart of healthy and

unhealthy food and drinks. What do they like to

eat or drink and how often do they have them?

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PICTURE BOOKS

AGES: 3-5

Panda Panda

My Feelings

Writer: Mona Koth

Illustrator: Mona Koth


This picture book presents different feelings that

a little learner might often experience. This is a

great way to help your learners to get to know

each other better and also to gain information

about their feelings.

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LEVEL 1: Beginner

PICTURE BOOKS

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• recognizing feelings and facial expressions

• making picture-sound associations

• instructed colouring activities

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Besides getting to know each other, this book can be used as a tool

for improving emotional consciousness and encourage learners to

express and talk about their feelings.

MORE TITLES IN THIS SERIES:

• My Animal Friends (Level 1)

• My Face (Level 2)

• A Rainy Day (Level 2)

• Love (Level 3)

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PICTURE BOOKS

AGES: 3-5

Arty Mouse’s

Colourful World

Writer: Susie Linn

Illustrator: Mandy Stanley


Children can learn all of the colours with the help

of Arty Mouse and his friends. While listening, they

can choose their favourite tone and follow the lines

to learn about the forms of the letters as well.

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LEVEL 1: Beginner

PICTURE BOOKS

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Learners can develop their fine motor skills on the screen and learn

about the colours and letters with friendly characters. If they like

them, they can even recreate them with the help of simple shapes,

drawn on or cut out from paper.


• Arty Mouse Colouring Part 1

• Arty Mouse Colouring Part 2

• Arty World

• Arty Mouse Sticking

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SITUATIONAL MINI-DIALOGUES

AGES: 3-5

Who Took the Cookie

from the Cookie Jar?

Classic chanting game

Illustrator: Edina Fazekas


Chanting the rhymes of “Who took the cookie

from the cookie jar?” is not only an exciting game

which includes the use of body language and a tag

game but also an enjoyable way to teach a minidialogue

full of essential expressions with a great

focus on prosody.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• learning objects in a room with labels

• listening to and practising polite requests

• practising numbers in English

IN THE CLASSROOM:

This chant is a great game on its own but can

also be extended as a detective game if the

thief imagines to hide the cookie somewhere in

the classroom and the other learners, who are

the police, need to find out where it is with the

help of yes/no questions and prepositions.

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LEVEL 1: Beginner

SITUATIONAL MINI-DIALOGUES

At the Market

Writer: BOOKR Kids



This situational dialogue is based on a real-life

situation: a mother and her child walking past

market stands and asking for fruits and vegetables.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• picturebook-like presentation of the market

• listening task with mini-dialogues of shopping

• practicing fruit, vegetables and colours

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Make your learners learn the dialogue and

dramatize it in small groups. Use toy fruits and

vegetables if possible to deepen the meaning.

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FLASHCARDS

AGES: 3-5

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LEVEL 1: Beginner

FLASHCARDS ON THIS LEVEL:

• Animals

• Clothes

• Colours

• Family

• Farm Animals

• Food

• Food

• Forest Animals

• Fruits

• Halloween

• Have fun!

• In the Zoo

• My Body

• My Face

• My Room

• My School

• My School Bag

• Nature

• Pets

• Say Hello!

• Vegetables

• Weather

• Winter Holidays

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LET’S PRACTISE!

AGES: 3-5

Funny Fruits

Mazes help learners

develop their cognitive

processes, logic and vision

while they also necessitate

fine motor skills.

Magic Flowers

This activity is not only rich in

colours but also in vocabulary

items. It encourages learners

to make associations based

on colours. While working,

they can listen to the colours

and names of fruit to facilitate

incidental learning.

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LEVEL 1: Beginner

One, Two, Buckle My Shoe

This listening game helps to improve the identification of English

words and their association with things, in this case, fruit. It also

makes the young learners practise numbers and counting, thus

contributing to the development of their numeracy skills.

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LEVEL 2

LET’S GET THE JOURNEY STARTED!

The target group of Level 2 is learners between the ages of 6

and 9 who are already familiar with the English language, have

a basic vocabulary and are able to use very simple sentences.

Therefore, the aim of Level 2 is to widen their knowledge

and improve their skills in a variety of ways while songs and

rhymes are still the core of the material.

Level 2 focuses on the vocabulary of the immediate

environment of children (clothes, weather, body parts) and

simple grammatical structures to describe the characteristics

and actions of everyday life. The classic tales, situational minidialogues

and poems have been edited and adjusted to suit

the needs of young learners to ensure comprehension and

language development.

GAMES

Games on Level 2 aim to enlarge the vocabulary of learners

while chunks and useful expressions are still of priority. Many of

these tasks are picture book-like collections of words as well as

expressions and phrases based on everyday situations.

However, besides the memorization of vocabulary, the

activities also encourage learners to produce and create simple

sentences or phrases on their own. This is why several games

were designed to familiarise learners with word sequences,

e.g. adjective-noun expressions, pronoun-verb structures and

preposition-noun phrases.

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AGES: 6-9

LEVEL 2: Beginner

LANGUAGE SKILLS


grammar: chunks and simple word sequencing

vocabulary: high-frequency words related to the everyday life of

young learners

reading: recognition of word patterns

pronunciation: recognition and production of chunks as well as

simple short sentences

speaking: repetition and use of chunks and basic expressions as

well Was the production of simple sentences

listening: understanding expressions and short sentences


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AGES: 6-9

Moomintroll Sails

Writer: Riina Kaarla

Illustrator: Riina Kaarla, Sami Kaarla

Narrator: Benjamin Groff

The famous animated family, the Moomins,

who are well-known throughout Europe,

are white, roundish hippopotamus-like

fairy-tale characters eager to meet learners

in the BOOKR Class library. Moomintroll

always discovers new things in nature on his

adventures and this was no different on their

sailing trip.

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LEVEL 2: Beginner

INTERNATIONAL CONTENTS

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• labelling of the objects used in the story

• quiz based on simple sentences extracted from the story

• guided colouring task

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Ask your students to imagine a trip they are going on together.

Encourage them to act out the activities and explain what they

are doing or create a flow chart of their adventures


• Moomintroll Is Lost

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NURSERY SONGS AND RHYMES

AGES: 6-9

The Alphabet Song

Illustrator: Eszter Metzing


One of the first songs language learners learn

and one they often recall when spelling is

still challenging. The slow pace and simple

illustrations help learners to follow the song and

focus on the acquisition of proper pronunciation.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• identification of letters based on

their pronunciation

• ordering the letters

• visual challenge to find the hidden letter

IN THE CLASSROOM:

If it is the first lesson of your course, you can

use this song to learn each other’s names, play

snowman - a friendlier version of hangman, create

a picture dictionary or simply challenge your

learners with the game “I spy with my little eye...’.

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LEVEL 2: Beginner


Baa Baa Black Sheep

a traditional nursery rhyme



Despite being a classic and its original

historical content, this nursery has maintained

its popularity over the years. The lyrics have been

modernized but it still efficiently teaches about

the use of wool and clothing. The catchy melody

makes the song easy to sing and memorize.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• introducing different items of clothing

• introducing materials: wood and wool

• memory card game

IN THE CLASSROOM:

You can also teach about the production of

goods, e.g. cheese, glue, baskets, etc. Let

your learners create a flowchart to present

how our everyday objects are made from

natural materials.

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AGES: 6-9

Five Little Monkeys




This song can be used to teach children

useful expressions related to personal

safety and also to practise counting. The

combination of playful lyrics, amusing

illustrations and rhythmic chanting engages

young learners

and enhances their level of concentration in

a pleasant, indirect way.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• grouping useful expressions

• vocabulary of body parts and injuries

• visual challenge to find the differences

IN THE CLASSROOM:

This song is great to discuss the importance of

advice as well as help and practise essential related

expressions. Learners could present a small role

play as well. Alternatively, you can simply use it

to practise numbers, even from 10, or to shake up

your class a bit when they seem disorganized.

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LEVEL 2: Beginner


Itsy Bitsy Spider


Illustrator: Mercédesz Vörös

Narrator: Amy Wisenfeld

Itsy Bitsy Spider is one of the catchiest

nursery rhymes which is easy to act out,

entertaining and teaches an important

lesson: how to be persistent and to never

give up.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• picture description to teach about

weather

• a quiz on movements

• ordering the events of the nursery

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Include Itsy Bitsy Spider when talking

about the weather. Use the fingerplay as a

source of additional meaning. For further

practice, the karaoke version can also be

found in the BOOKR Class application.

Subscribe to the Itsy Bitsy Spider lesson

plan and additional ideas.

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AGES: 6-9

Mix a Pancake

Writer: Christina Rossetti

Illustrator: Dóra Blanka Bodor


“Mix a Pancake” is a popular nursery rhyme. It

introduces learners to the basic verbs of cooking

which are easy to act out and understand. Use the

chant as a Total Physical Response activity and

teach about food, cooking and even British as well

as American cuisine.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• the ingredients of pancakes

• listening practice with preferences

• matching silhouettes to items from the kitchen

IN THE CLASSROOM:

In the UK, Shrove Tuesday is also Pancake Day.

Teach your learners about this pleasant British

custom and encourage them to carry out a poll

to find out about their classmates’ favourite

fillings: chocolate, banana, marmalade or maple

syrup?

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LEVEL 2: Beginner


Little King Boggen


Illustrator: Mercédesz Vörös

Narrator: Scott Alexander Young

A little confectioner is building a house made of

pastry, pie, pancakes and pudding. This super

sweet rhyme is a great tool to teach about sweets

and snacks and draw attention to healthy eating

habits and a balanced diet.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• practising the structure “I’d like” and “I want”

• counting sweets

• colouring activity

IN THE CLASSROOM

Inspired by King Boggen’s sweet

home, have the children create their

own dream house with their own hands

from modelling clay and let their

imagination run wild.

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EUROPEAN CLASSICS

AGES: 6-9

The Great Big Turnip

European folktale



This Russian folktale is about a grandfather who

takes care of his garden but one day one of his

turnips starts to get bigger and bigger. How is that

huge vegetable going to come out of the ground?

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• vocabulary building to learn about family members

• listening exercise: organising the characters

into the right order

• organising the sentences of a short dialogue

IN THE CLASSROOM:

This story is fun to dramatize. Divide your class

into groups and present the story in front of the

others. Try to emphasize the useful expressions of

asking for help and elicit the key notions such as

asking for help, problem-solving and cooperation.

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LEVEL 2: Beginner

EUROPEAN CLASSICS

The Lion and the Mouse

Writer: Aesop


Narrator: Joy Hayward

Aesop’s fable is about fairness, nobility and

equality. The archetypal characters depict

well their individual differences and their story

teaches about the appreciation of these treats

just as much as about help.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• vocabulary building with a picture book-like page

• describing the characters by grouping

their qualities

• learning useful expressions about offering to help

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Which learner is good at what? Make

your learners explore their strengths and

weaknesses. Use this story to prevent or

handle conflicts and improve your students’

emotional intelligence as well as social skills.

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BOOKR DESIGNED CONTENTS

AGES: 6-9

The Lost Lunchbox

Writer: BOOKR Kids



This book tells the story of the quest of two

British students for the owner of a mysterious

lunchbox. The story is linguistically simple

yet authentic and includes basic grammatical

structures as well as chunks.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• reading comprehension: filling the lunchbox

• listening practice with different lunchboxes

to choose from

• multiple-choice quiz to express possession

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Encourage your students to imagine they are

British schoolchildren. Ask them to draw their

lunchbox and its contents. Then hand out a “Find

someone who...” sheet and let your students

find a classmate who likes oranges or has three

sandwiches. A nice way to practise questions.

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LEVEL 2: Beginner


Messy Betsy

Writer: BOOKR Kids



Many children can easily relate to Betsy. She’s

young, has a teddy bear, pencils as well as

books, and has made a huge mess in her room!

This short poem is about her desperate hunt for

some of her clothes which are in fact lying all

over her room.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• learning the name of clothes and pieces of furniture

• practising the prepositions in, on and under

• visual challenge to help Betsy find her clothes

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Play a funny game with clothes. One learner goes

out of the classroom and changes something

about his/her appearance. Then he/she comes

back in and others have to guess what has

changed in English, of course!

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AGES: 6-9

Splendid Seven Days

Writer: BOOKR Kids

Illustrator: Amanda Antal


Splendid Seven Days is a unique poem to teach

the days of the week as BOOKR designed the

“days” as children with different appearances,

personalities and preferences. Therefore, the

poem presents the days, characteristics as well

as individual differences in a charming way.

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LEVEL 2: Beginner


FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• ordering the days of the week

• teaching the notions of yesterday, today and tomorrow

• character description with matching

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Inspired by the characters of the days of the week, which day are

you? Let your learners describe themselves and each other using

the adjectives they have learnt in this book.

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FLASHCARDS

AGES: 6-9

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LEVEL 2: Beginner


• All About Your Body

• Animals Around Us

• At School

• Changing Weather

• Clothes and Colours

• Conversations

• Family and Friends

• Food and Drink

• Fruits and Vegetables

• Good Idea

• My Body Parts

• Nature Around Us

• People in the World

• Spooky, Lucky and Lovely Days

• This Is My School

• Where Do You Live?

• Wild Animals

• Winter and Spring Holidays

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LET’S PRACTISE!

AGES: 6-9

Gordon from Boston

This matching activity

presents some noun +

adjective expressions

with typical examples

of high frequency

words while the readout

expressions help

the acquisition of

pronunciation.

Little King Boggen

This friendly matching activity

develops listening skills,

contributes to the acquisition

of the polite request “I’d like

a ... , please.” and also helps

to practise vocabulary items

related to sweets.

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LEVEL 2: Beginner

Messy Betsy

This activity encourages learners to focus on the details in

order to find the hidden objects. Polite requests instruct

learners to develop listening and communication skills while

the vocabulary items related to clothing are emphasized by

the repetition of the words.

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LEVEL 3

JOIN THE LITERATURE-ADVENTURE!

Level 3 provides the well-known quality of BOOKR Class books

for learners between the ages of 10 and 12: a variety of genres,

accurate illustrations and fun activities but a transition also

occurs. There is a shift from simpler, shorter storylines to more

complicated and extended texts using the unique linguistic

features of storytelling.

The topics and style of the texts were produced in a way that

is suitable for the age group who is entering adolescence.

This more complex and greater input enables the learners to

further develop their comprehension skills but also demands

a greater level of concentration and more consciousness in the

activities at the end of the books.

GAMES

Level 3 focuses on the gradual transition from acquisition and

memorization to conscious learning as well as the combination

of language items and structures.

Therefore, besides the familiar types of games, explicit grammarbased

activities are included and the manipulation of words is

practised, e.g. in multiple-choice or gap-filling activities.

As the texts are longer than on previous levels, there is a greater

emphasis on global comprehension and the understanding of

situations, which, for instance, can be checked with the help of

ordering. The situations of the books also play a significant role

in the development of communicative skills, especially in the

practice of sentences and the choice of reactions to a given input.

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AGES: 10-12

LEVEL 3: Beginner

LANGUAGE SKILLS


grammar: understanding and construction of basic structures

vocabulary: extending the vocabulary of everyday life

reading: reading word patterns and developing global

understanding

pronunciation: focus on the English accent and appropriate

prosody, e.g. intonation

speaking: individual production of simple sentences

listening: global understanding of short texts


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SONGS

AGES: 10-12

Humpty Dumpty


Illustrator: Dóra Vincze


Humpty Dumpty was a nickname for short and

chubby people, but the expression became wellknown

because of a nursery rhyme about a clumsy

egg. An “eggcellent” song version is available in

our library!

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• vocabulary building

• pronunciation practice with rhymes

• ordering the events of the nursery rhyme

IN THE CLASSROOM:

It can be used as a song as well as a nursery

rhyme. Create a choreographic routine to get

your learners move a little bit.

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LEVEL 3: Beginner

SONGS

Three Little Kittens


Illustrator: Dóra Vincze


Three Little Kittens is a classic nursery rhyme

which is a great success among language

learners. It is about cause and effect - a great

opportunity to sequence events and practise

the simple past tense.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• practice of possessive adjectives

• global comprehension check

• karaoke

IN THE CLASSROOM:

The song can serve as a basis for teaching past

simple in an entertaining way. Ask your learners

to act out the nursery rhyme and encourage

them to dramatize the song.

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BOOKR POEMS

AGES: 10-12

How much or how many?

Writer: BOOKR Kids



A fun way to teach about numbers and

mathematics with the help of rhymes and

interesting facts about our wonderful world.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• the language of mathematics

• vocabulary building with the basics of astronomy

• the opposites “few” and “many”

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Have your learners write their own verses

including a riddle and a mathematical problem.

Let them find the answers and then ask them to

put the verses into the correct ascending order.

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LEVEL 3: Beginner

BOOKR POEMS

The World of Sport

Writer: BOOKR Kids

Illustrator: Zsófia Kállai


We all know that sport is an essential part of

everyday life, therefore, to encourage an active

pastime, we created a poem to teach about

some opportunities. The rhymes teach the

names of various sports and provide the related

vocabulary as well.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• labelling to learn about sports equipment

• matching activity with cues of various sports

• gap-filling activity

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Learners at a bilingual school can

make use of this poem at the

beginning of their P.E. classes.

In the English lesson, let your

learners create posters of their

favourite sports including the

related vocabulary and have

them present their work to

develop presentation skills.

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AGES: 10-12

The Origin of Strawberries

Native American Myth

Writer: Katharine Berry Judson

Illustrator: Blanka Dóra Bodor

Narrator: Jason Serguine

Have you ever wondered how strawberries

came into being? Let your learners read this

book and find out how native Americans

explain this in their legend.

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LEVEL 3: Beginner

CLASSIC TALES

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• comprehension check with ordering

• comprehension check with useful expressions

• vocabulary of berries

IN THE CLASSROOM:

If your learners enjoyed the legend, they might be willing

to act it out. This will not only improve their language use

but also their emotional intelligence.

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CLASSIC TALES

AGES: 10-12

The Fox and the Stork

Writer: Aesop

Illustrator: Csilla Kőszeghy


One of Aesop’s most well-known fables which

teaches learners about the negative consequences

of immoral behaviour, developing social skills and

emotional intelligence.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• character description with grouping

• reading comprehension with ordering

• communicative situational practice

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Involve a bit of Biology in your classroom. What

other problems could the fox and the stork have?

How are their lives different?

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LEVEL 3: Beginner

CLASSIC TALES

The Tortoise and the Hare

Writer: Aesop



Aesop’s fable on confidence, inequality and

ingenuity generates many ideas. It is a great

way to highlight the morals of the story as well as

teach about competition, personal qualities and

individual differences.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES:

• comprehension check by sequencing the events

in the story

• focused grammar practice with simple sentences

• matching game with opposites

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Extend the frame of the fable and let your

learners include more animals in the race. Who

would win and how? Encourage creativity and

language production.

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MODERN STORIES

AGES: 10-12

Postcards from

Summer

Writer: BOOKR Kids

Illustrator: Blanka Dóra Bodor

Narrator: Faye Bradbrook,

Amy Wisenfeld, Benjamin Groff

Kieran and Zoe are best friends from school.

They both went on a summer holiday and are

eager to share their experiences. Read their

postcards and find out more about their holiday

destinations.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• comprehension check with “true or false” task

• simple past gap-filling

• composition of a postcard

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Let your learners imagine their ideal holiday

destination and have them write a postcard

without a signature. Then encourage them to

read each other’s postcards and find out who the

author is. How well do they know each other?

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LEVEL 3: Beginner

MODERN STORIES

Jacob, the Naughty

Koala

Writer: BOOKR Kids



Jacob is a small koala living his life to the

full. He is always on a great adventure.

In this book, learners get to know about

koalas: the parts of their body, their eating

habits and lifestyle.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• reading comprehension: a description

of koalas

• gap-filling with adverbs of frequency

• word search for vocabulary building

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Explore Australia’s wildlife based

on this book. Learn about koalas,

kangaroos and the platypus.

Encourage the preparation of a

poster. Ask your students to put

the animals on a map and decorate it

with related illustrations.

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FLASHCARDS

AGES: 10-12

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LEVEL 3: Beginner


• At the Supermarket

• Counting

• Daily Routine

• Giving Directions

• Indoor Activities

• Jobs Indoors

• Jobs Outdoors

• On the Road

• Outdoor Activities

• Shopping

• Summer Holiday

• Transport

• What Are They Like?

• What Time Is It?

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LET’S PRACTISE!

AGES: 10-12

The Fox and the Crow

This grouping activity

aims primarily to check

reading comprehension

skills, but also necessitates

the recollection of new

vocabulary items. Besides

understanding the story

as well as its vocabulary

and basic grammatical

structures, logical thinking

also plays a role in

completing the game.

Postcards from Summer

This ordering activity

develops writing skills at

a very basic level with a

focus on text coherence

and cohesion. It gives an

opportunity to highlight

the classic structure of

postcards and messages,

especially the opening

and closing expressions of

such informal short texts.

Moreover, it provides an

exciting cultural context,

namely the folklore of

the mysterious Loch Ness

Monster.

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LEVEL 3: Beginner

Jacob, the Naughty Koala

This gap-fill activity relies on reading comprehension skills but

also shows how adverbs of frequency are used in sentences in

the present tense. For this focus on grammar, the sentences

include the present simple tense, the verb “to be” and the

modal auxiliary “can” while a scale with the adverbs is also

presented to help recall their meaning.

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LEVEL 4

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE LANGUAGE!

On Level 4, besides world-famous classical literature, learners

between the ages of 13 and 14 can find fact-based educational

content which is related to the target culture. Some of these

books resemble encyclopaedia entries while others are

dialogues between teenagers, some rhyme while others are

descriptions. The use of different types of texts helps learners

to differentiate between the objectives and styles of various

texts, thus developing indirectly their writing skills.

Content and language integrated learning (CLIL) is emphasised

more on this level because it offers a pleasant combination of

authenticity, information and language input. The topics were

selected to engage teenagers, transmit cultural knowledge and

provide useful information for future international experiences.

The books are great ways to raise consciousness, stimulate

discussion and encourage learners to think critically.

GAMES

Level 4 is designed for basic users of English. The aim of games

on this level is to develop skills, especially comprehension,

encourage production and present different genres

and stylistic variations of the language. Therefore,

besides global comprehension checks, many activities

are included to practise reading for specific information

and games to make sure students understand

stylistically different linguistic items and structures.

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AGES: 13-14

LEVEL 4: Pre-intermediate

There is also a greater focus on explicit grammar and vocabulary

practice than before to help learners identify and practise

certain structures from the books. Drawing attention to such

elements aims to make their learning process more conscious

and efficient while they can still enjoy the playful layout and

encouraging feedback.

LANGUAGE SKILLS


grammar: chunks and simple word sequencing

vocabulary: high-frequency words related to the everyday life

of young learners

reading: recognition of word patterns

pronunciation: recognition and production of chunks as well as

simple short sentences

speaking: repetition and use of chunks and basic expressions as

well as the production of simple sentences

listening: understanding expressions and short sentences


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AGES: 13-14

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

Author: Beatrix Potter

Illustration: Dóra Vincze

Narration: Faye Bradbrook

The iconic figure of Peter Rabbit, named after

Beatrix Potter’s pet rabbit, was created more

than a hundred years ago and ever since, the

story hasn’t lost its readership.

Translations, illustrations and film adaptations

have emerged over the years and now here it is

in the form of an interactive e-book with lovely

BOOKR illustrations and the original text.

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LEVEL 4: Pre-Intermediate

CLASSIC TALES

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• reading comprehension with ordering

• true or false for reading for specific information

• sentence creation with matching

IN THE CLASSROOM:

As a roleplay, create the dialogue between Peter and his

mother after his arrival from the garden. Encourage your

learners to express the emotions of the two characters. You

can even let your learners write a letter of apology to the

mother including a short summary of the adventure.

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CLASSIC TALES

AGES: 13-14

Little Red Riding Hood

Traditional European Folktale



Little Red Riding Hood is a classic tale

with an important message: never trust

strangers. The story originated in France

but the well-known version is written by the

Brothers Grimm.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• gap-filling activity to create a summary

of the tale

• vocabulary building with matching

• grouping sentences in the past simple tense

IN THE CLASSROOM:

What other advice would your learners give

to children and teenagers? Raise awareness

of the dangers based on your learners’ ideas

while practising modal verbs.

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CLASSIC TALES

The Ant and The Cricket

Writer: Aesop



One of Aesop’s rhyming fables presents

us with a moral lesson which still raises

questions in the 21st century. Read about

the consequences of not working hard

and seizing the moment. Is it worth

it? Was the ant right or wrong when

he refused to help? What would your

students do?

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• description of the ant and the cricket

• spelling practice by ordering letters

• gap-filling to summarize the events

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Divide the class and ask one group to

represent the ant, the other the cricket.

Ask them to think about the advantages

of their activities in the summer and

present their ideas and the story from

their point of view. Develop their

critical thinking, presentation skills

and reasoning.

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INTERCULTURAL CONTENTS

AGES: 13-14

The Legend of

the Corn

Native American Legend




The Legend of the Corn is a nice tale about the

origin of maize from the Native-American Arikara

tribe. The book offers cross-cultural content, an

authentic literary text and amazing illustrations

which together create a unique atmosphere.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• summarizing the story with a gap-filling exercise

• vocabulary building by defining adjectives

• learning the parts of the maize by labelling them

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Native-American stories are a great way to

teach about history, culture, storytelling,

literature and the significance of fantasy.

Have your students benefit from their input

and encourage them to create their own tale

about the origin of another plant. Develop their

cooperative and writing skills as

well as their creativity in an

engaging way.

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The Genius

Benjamin Franklin

Writer: BOOKR Kids


Narrator: Jamie Werner

Everybody knows Benjamin Franklin,

one of the founding fathers of the

United States of America. However,

have your students ever heard about

his inventions? Read about his life and

achievements in this educational book

while getting familiar with the era and

historical background.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• reading comprehension check with

a timeline

• professions and their definitions

• gap-filling exercise with past tense verbs

IN THE CLASSROOM:

A great way to teach about science and

the value of discoveries is to make your

students create their own biographylike

descriptions of famous scientists

and create an encyclopedia together.

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AGES: 13-14

The Luxurious Ritz

Writer: BOOKR Kids



The Ritz Hotel is a five-star hotel in London which

was opened in 1906 and has been representing

luxury since then. If you would like to know more

about the building as well as its restaurant and

traditional menu, join Daniel and listen to Natalie’s

fascinating account of the place.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• matching adjectives to nouns

• vocabulary building with definitions

• sentence construction by word ordering

IN THE CLASSROOM:

What is eating in the luxurious Ritz Hotel like?

What is eating in a luxurious restaurant like?

Have your students create their own restaurant

and encourage them to act out the foodordering

scene.

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A Trip to Ireland

Writer: BOOKR Kids

Illustrator: Orsolya Hajba


Jack, Rosie and Molly are planning to visit Ireland

after their first year at university and are talking

about the cities they want to visit and how to travel

there. The book gives tips not only on sightseeing in

Ireland, but also for planning accommodation and

transport in an unknown country.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• reading comprehension with true or false

• travel-related vocabulary building with definitions

• labelling a map of Ireland

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Create an imaginary travel agency in your

classroom and ask your learners to construct

a brochure with the best offers and various

recommendations for their dream holidays. Make

them think about the different aspects of planning

and organizing a trip or journey and let them do

some research on their chosen destination.

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AGES: 13-14

The ABC Zoo

Writer: BOOKR Kids



The ABC Zoo is not a traditional list of

animals that all the learners are familiar

with.

Our book includes the less well-known

relatives of conventional zoo animals and

introduces them in a detailed manner while

looking for a place to stay for zorilla. Where

is its place in the alphabet? What is it at all?

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NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• getting familiar with animal classes

• listening activity with descriptions of animals

• quiz on comparisons

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Divide the class into two groups and ask them to choose a

speaker each. The speaker will have cards with the names of

animals on them and one minute to describe as many as he or

she can without giving away their names. The group gains a point

for every correct answer. Then the second group has a go before

the next round. This competition is great for the development of

vocabulary revision, listening and speaking skills.

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AGES: 13-14

THE SECRET OF TINY

TUSK ISLAND

Writer: Suzanne Till, Kirsten Wild

Illustrator: Trudi Webb, Suzanne Till


Eight little elephants decide to explore the

heart of the rainforest where something

magical is about to happen. From that day

on, their mission has been to protect the

environment. Read about different ways of

preserving our ecosystems.

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NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• labelling to learn words associated with the setting of the story

• reading comprehension quiz

• matching activity with the protagonists

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Let your students pick an elephant and put its powers

and skills to good use. How could the chosen elephant be

helpful in our everyday life? What could he do for us? Have

your students imagine situations where they could bring

about a change and let them come up with the methods and

techniques necessary to do so.


• The Banana Superhighway

• The Sunshine Pancake Shack

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FLASHCARDS

AGES: 13-14

funny


• Communication and Media

• Countries and Nationalities

• Electric World

• Having Fun

• Inner Qualities

• Me, a Chef

• Sharing the Housework

• The Earth: Continents and Oceans

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LET’S PRACTISE!

AGES: 13-14

The Luxurious Ritz

This word-ordering

activity focuses on

grammar and sentence

structure while also

relying on the content

of the story that

necessitate reading

comprehension skills.

The sentences include

different grammatical

structures such as the

superlative, past simple

tense and questions.

The Legend of the Corn

This content-and-language

integrated labelling activity

focuses on biology and

teaches parts of a corn

plant. While some parts are

easy to identify, others are

more challenging, but this

illustration helps vocabulary

items to be matched and

with some logical thinking, it

is a feasible and meaningful

activity to enrich vocabulary.

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The Tale of Peter Rabbit

This true-or-false activity aims to check reading

comprehension skills by the provision of constant

encouraging feedback on the answers and in the case of

false sentences, the correct information. This justification

develops understanding and the analysis of sentences,

moreover, serves as extra reading practice as the sentences

include the vocabulary of the original story.

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LEVEL 5

GET CONFIDENT IN ENGLISH!

In accordance with the diversity of Level 4, for learners between

the ages of 15 and 16, Level 5 also offers a great variety of topics,

genres and writing styles which provide an excellent context

for the presentation of miscellaneous linguistic elements and

structures.

Besides its challenging linguistic features, which are beyond

the actual environment of learners, the books were designed

to develop linguistic and language-learning skills further,

e.g. one of the main characteristics of books on this level is

their extended length. This not only requires comprehension,

concentration and memory skills but also enables readers to

hypothesize while reading, deduce content or guess the meaning

of new expressions from the linguistic context. Even though

the opportunity for these cognitive processes is not exclusively

typical of Level 5, on this level, learners need to rely more on the

text and less on illustrations, thus stimulating their development.

GAMES

The game sections in the books of Level 5 provide

exercises that help learners engage with the thematic

and linguistic content of the books. Besides the classic

comprehension check exercises, there is a great focus

on vocabulary-building activities often in the form of

matching, gap-filling and grouping including separate

vocabulary items as well as expressions, collocations

and useful phrases. Certain grammatical structures,

e.g. verb tenses and modal verbs, are also highlighted

and extracted as games for focused practice.

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AGES: 15-16

LEVEL 5: Low Intermediate

Suggestions of writing and speaking activities also appear to

encourage learners to express themselves, their experiences and

opinions, thus activating the structures and vocabulary they are

already able to recognize and understand. Therefore, besides

extensive input, extended output gains importance.

LANGUAGE SKILLS


grammar: understanding and producing sentences with various

structures using different verb tenses

vocabulary: related to specific fields of interest as well as

nuanced and idiomatic expressions

reading: texts with complex sentences about everyday life and culture

writing: the presentation of different types of texts and writing styles

speaking: production of texts, the expression of personal

opinion and participation in conversation

listening: understanding texts globally as well as in detail


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AGES: 15-16

The Weather Forecast

Writer: BOOKR Kids

Illustrator: Orsolya Hajba


Jack, Rosie and Molly are planning a hiking

trip to northern England at the beginning

of September. Is it worth deciding on their

itinerary based on the English weather?

This story is about the difficulties of planning

and the hectic weather in England.

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TIPS AND TRICKS

FOCUS OF THE GAMES


• gap filling weather forecast

• grouping synonymous useful expressions

IN THE CLASSROOM:

What does a real weather forecast look like? Plan, write

and present a weather forecast in groups. May the best

authentic presentation win!

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TIPS AND TRICKS

AGES: 15-16

On a Job Hunt

Writer: BOOKR Kids

Illustrator: Dóra Oláh


Jake is looking for a job so he invited his best

friend, Amy, to help him. Amy knows everything

about applying for a job, so she explains how to

create the documents Jack needs including some

useful tips and tricks to succeed.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• grouping formal and informal expressions

• filling the gaps in a covering letter

• matching CV-s to famous people

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Go online and ask your learners to create

their own CV. If they don’t have any work

experience, ask them to imagine a suitable

summer job or simply themselves in 10 years

time. What do they choose? How do they

introduce themselves? Build a positive selfimage

of themselves and prepare them for their

applications in a fun way.

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TIPS AND TRICKS

The Secrets of

Communication

Writer: BOOKR Kids



Jake didn’t get the job he wanted so he went

over to his brother, Steve who is happy to help him

with some tips and tricks. The story contains several

communication techniques which help learners to

make them aware of their communication.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• true or false

• matching expressions with the same meaning

• recognizing communication techniques

IN THE CLASSROOM:

A dispute is a great simulation of real world

arguments. Hold one with your learners and

emphasise using the communication techniques

learnt from the text.

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CULTURAL OUTLOOK

AGES: 15-16

Strange British

Traditions

Writer: BOOKR Kids

Illustrator: Zsófia Kállai


In this book you can read about twelve not

so commonly known British traditions which

might surprise you. Learn about maypole

dancing, cheese rolling and Morris dancing as

well as enhance your learners’ knowledge of

the target culture.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• reading comprehension with true

or false questions


• gap-filling exercise with so and such

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Group your students and ask them to create

a timeline for each season that includes the

holidays and celebrations in English-speaking

countries and in their cultures. Encourage

them to compare the occasions by identifying

differences and similarities between them and

then to present their timeline and findings.

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CULTURAL OUTLOOK

Ancient Civilizations

in Europe

Writer: Henry Eldridge Bourne,

Elbert Jay Benton

Illustrator: Dóra Oláh

Narrator: Amy Wiselfeld

Teach about ancient European cultures and

cities, discover Pompeii, read about our

linguistic as well as literary heritage and

enjoy one of the greatest myths of ancient

times, the story of the Trojan Horse.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• reading comprehension check

with a timeline

• professions and their definitions

• gap-filling exercise with past tense verbs

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Distribute the names of figures from

Greek mythology to your students and

ask them to create social media profiles

for each character. Have them give a short

presentation of them, their relationships,

life events and places they have been to.

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AGES: 15-16

Love Me Do

Writer: BOOKR Kids



The Beatles are the most famous British

band who influenced the whole world with

their rock ‘n’ roll music during the ‘60s. This

book is about the history of this pioneering

rock band and their songs. Definitely an

engaging reading for adolescents.

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CULTURAL OUTLOOK

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• reading comprehension check with a matching exercise

• defining words related to music

• vocabulary building with descriptive adjectives

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Let your students create mini-projects on their favourite band

including a song with lyrics. Having them present what they

enjoy listening to is extremely motivating and develops skills.

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CLASSIC TALES

AGES: 15-16

How Rabbit Killed

the Giant

Native American Legend




Rabbit is a trickster in the stories of several

Native American tribes from which we chose

the Omahan legend, “How Rabbit Killed the

Giant”. While the book tells the engaging tale

of Rabbit freeing the villagers, it also depicts

Native American culture and beliefs with lively

illustrations.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• reading comprehension task with true

or false questions

• matching words to their definitions

• quiz of synonymous sentences

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Do your learners know other myths or folktales

where a savior hero had to protect the people

from evil? What is common about these

stories? Have your students create a chart

about their ideas, archetypes and

intercultural connections.

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CLASSIC TALES

The Emperor’s

New Clothes

Writer: Hans Christian Andersen

Illustrator: Vivien Csigó


Andersen’s cautionary tale tells the story of a

vain emperor who is deceived not only by two

tricksters but also by his own ministers and

people for fear of being simple-minded. The

story teaches about fashion, conceit, a lack of

critical thinking, honesty and values in general.

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• reading comprehension with true

or false questions


• gap-filling exercise of the summary

IN THE CLASSROOM:

IInitiate a discussion in your class about

honesty and white lies. Let your students

collect the advantages and disadvantages of

being honest using the relevant vocabulary.

Elicit personal accounts

and experiences.

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AGES: 15-16

Anup and the

Wonderful Oven

Writer: Éva Vajda

Illustrator: Panni Bodonyi


Anup is a little boy from India who

is desperate to buy an oven for his

grandmother. He is ready to work hard to

earn some money but it is not as easy as it

sounds. When he finally finds the perfect

job, his rickshaw gets stolen. However, help

comes from unexpected places…

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CLASSIC TALES

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• reading comprehension with ordering Anup’s ideas

• vocabulary building with character descriptions

• mathematical brain teaser

IN THE CLASSROOM:

Encourage your students to think about the possibilities of

jobs for teenagers in your country. Have they ever had a parttime

job? What types of jobs are available to them? Ask them

to write short adverts for part-time jobs, mix them up and ask

your students to choose one. What is their decision based on?

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LET’S PRACTISE!

AGES: 15-16

How Rabbit Killed the Giant

This matching vocabulary

building activity includes the

new vocabulary items and their

simple definitions. Besides

enlarging one’s vocabulary,

the usefulness of definitions

and how to create them is

demonstrated with the help of

synonyms, adjectives, collective

nouns and defining clauses.

Love Me Do

Another activity to enrich vocabulary

is this grouping activity which doesn’t

solely rely on the exact meaning of the

adjectives but also on the attributed

quality suggested by the text from

the book. This activity, therefore,

necessitates reading comprehension

skills and the understanding and

analysis of the context in which the

adjective appeared.

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The Magic Mirror

This gap-fill activity focuses on linking simple sentences with

subordinating conjunctions in order to facilitate more fluent

and natural language production.Sentences are the essence

of a book enabling further linking with time expressions and

some details, which results in a cohesive oral summary.

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LEVEL 6

DISCOVER THE WONDERS

OF ENGLISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES!

Unlike previous levels in the BOOKR Kids library, Level 6 has

adopted a different concept concerning its structure and

content. While the bookshelves of levels 1-5 consist of stories

grouped into categories based on their content and genre, this

level is a comprehensive collection of various cultural aspects

of English-speaking countries. This consistency is exceptional

in the BOOKR Kids library and serves the purpose of getting

familiar with the target culture and civilization, especially

that of the UK and USA. Its dialogic presentation enables the

acquisition of specific vocabulary, but also the comparison of

cultures, parallels to be drawn and the vision of learners to be

widened in general.

Along with these cultural overviews, some classics also appear

on this level to provide authentic, original texts from the finest

of literature.

GAMES

The focus of the games of Level 6 shifts from classical ESL

activities to quizzes on the content of the books, thus

promoting the acquisition of factual knowledge while

using the language as a means to succeed. This content

and language integrated learning (CLIL) aspect helps

learners get used to the English-speaking educational

context and prepare them to learn about or in Englishspeaking

countries.

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AGES: 17-18

LEVEL 6: Intermediate

LANGUAGE SKILLS

The aim of Level 6 is to further develop the skills previously

acquired with the help of specific vocabulary and more

complicated grammatical structures. Besides the comprehension

of educational dialogues, learners have the opportunity to gain

authentic experience of classical literature.

The books on this level are designed to improve cognitive skills such

as analysis, comparison and reasoning which play an important

role in further studies as well as everyday problem-solving.


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UK CIVILIZATION

AGES: 17-18

UK Civilization

Writer: BOOKR Kids

Illustrators: Edina Fazekas, Dóra Vincze, Zsófia Kállai,

Tamás Czuder

Narrators: Amy Wisenfeld, Benjamin Groff

Ed and Marge are two college students from Oxford who love

to have long, intellectual conversations about many different

topics. Have your students join the flow and learn about

the United Kingdom in an entertaining way with excellent

illustrations and challenging quizzes.

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UK CIVILIZATION

UK Geography

Read about:

the United Kingdom • climate • flora

and fauna • Brighton • London • nature

conservation • Thames • Greenwich •

Cotswoods • Dover • End to End Trail

• Loch Lomond • Giant’s Causeway •

Belfast • Wales • Oxford

UK History

Read about:

Early Britain (Celts, Stonehenge) • Romans

• Anglo-Saxons • Vikings • Normans

(Domesday Book, language) • Medieval

Britain • Tudor Dynasty • Victorian Age •

World War I and II • Sir Winston Churchill

• Parliament • the political system • the

Queen • the Royal Family

UK Architecture

Read about:

Stonehenge • Roman times • city of

Bath • castles • Tower of London • Globe

Theatre • thatched cottages • shambles

• York Minster • Coventry Cathedral •

the architect Sir Christopher Wren •

Gherkin

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UK CIVILIZATION

AGES: 17-18

UK Science and

Technology

Read about:

Engineering Science • Oxford University

• Henry Cavendish • Alexander Fleming

• Charles Darwin • Isaac Newton • the

Industrial Revolution • World Wide

Web • Stephen Hawking

UK Literature

Read about:

William Shakespeare • William

Wordsworth and Robert Burns •

Charles Dickens • Oscar Wilde • Jane

Austen • J. K. Rowling • Nick Hornby •

M. C. Beaton

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UK CIVILIZATION

Welcome to London

Read about:

The London Eye • Big Ben • Westminster

Abbey • Buckingham Palace • The Tower

of London • Tower Bridge • St. James’s

Park • Hyde Park • St Paul’s Cathedral

• Soho • Piccadilly Circus • Trafalgar

Square • Public Transport • Sherlock

Holmes Museum • Covent Garden

UK Folklore

Read about:

ancient and modern superstitions •

Stonehenge • Giant’s Causeway • King

Arthur • Lincoln Imp • Major Oak •

Robin Hood, haunted castles • Loch

Ness Monster • Bonfire Night • Ravens

of the Tower of London

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UK CIVILIZATION

AGES: 17-18

UK Visual Arts and

Film

Read about:

photography • drawing • Tate Modern

• Tate Britain • sculpture • Helen

Mirren • Colin Firth • Alfred Hitchcock

• Charlie Chaplin

UK Cuisine

Read about:

sandwich • fish and chips • full English

Breakfast • English tea • Sunday

Roast • Welsh Cawl • British desserts

• Haggis • multicultural cuisine in the

UK

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UK CIVILIZATION

UK Popular Culture

Read about:

popular sports • famous bands and

singers • James Bond • comedians •

Madame Tussauds • British humour

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CLASSIC LITERATURE

AGES: 17-18

The Little Prince

Classic Literature

Writer, Illustrator: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Narrator: Tímea Szigethy

“Grown ups never understand anything for themselves, and it is

tiresome for children to be always and forever explaining things to

them.”

BOOKR Kids have created a wonderful opportunity to read and

listen to the adventures of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved

Little Prince. The plot is kind and simple, however, the ideas raised

require great consciousness and trigger deep thoughts.

The Little Prince is now available in the BOOKR Class

application in three parts. Every part contains educational

games which improve reading, writing and grammar skills.

The Little Prince I.

Chapter 1-6

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• reading comprehension task: Who

could have asked the question?

• recognizing the items the Little Prince

has on his planet

• describing the Little Prince

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CLASSIC LITERATURE

The Little Prince II.

Chapter 7-14

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• reading comprehension - True or

false?

• discussion - What did the king mean in

this sentence?

• sequencing the planets in order of

appearance

The Little Prince III.

Chapter 15-27

FOCUS OF THE GAMES

• reading comprehension - True or false?

• creating sentences by matching the

subjects to the acts

• matching the present simple and past

simple forms of verbs

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AGES: 17-18

LET’S PRACTISE!

UK Literature

This multiple-choice quiz

on British literature is a

comprehension check

that highlights some of the

information gained from

Ed and Marge’s conversation.

The task focuses on content,

therefore, reading skills,

vocabulary and memorization

are developed during this

activity.

The Little Prince

This activity, which includes a thoughtprovoking

quote, enhances critical

thinking, self-reflection, the expression

of personal opinion as well as useful

skills such as storytelling and sharing

experiences. If discussed in groups, it

develops communication skills, namely

argumentative skills, but also empathy

among other social skills.

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UK Geography

This activity teaches about the countries of the United

Kingdom by first introducing their names, followed by their

national flags and finally some of their most important cities.

Locating places is an essential part of common knowledge

which also develops orientation while becoming familiar

with national symbols that add to cultural knowledge and

intercultural competences.

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CONTENTS FROM OUR CONTINUOUSLY GROWING LIBRARY:

LEVEL 1

• Amy and Tom

• At the Market

• Christmas Surprise

• Colourful world (Arty Mouse)

• Funny Fruits

• Magic Flowers

• One, Two, Buckle My Shoe

• Panda Panda - My Animal Friends

• Panda Panda - My Feelings

• Rain Rain Go Away

• Row Your Boat

• Shark Song

• Space Time

• The Lost Dog

• The Muffin Man

• The Superhero Competition

• Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

• Who Took the Cookie from

the Cookie Jar?

• Wiggling Veggies

LEVEL 2

• Baa Baa Black Sheep

• Bring Your Pet to School Day

• Five Little Monkeys

• Gordon from Boston

• Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes

• Here We Go Round the

Mulberry Bush

• Hickory Dickory Dock

• Itsy Bitsy Spider

• King Boggen

• London Bridge Is Falling Down

• Lullaby

• Mary Had a Little Lamb

• Messy Betsy

• Mix a Pancake

• Moomintroll Is Lost

• Moomintroll Sails

• My Birthday Party

• Old MacDonald Had a Farm

• Panda Panda - My Face

• Panda Panda - Rainy Day

• Seasons

• Splendid Seven Days

• The ABC song

• The Animal Fair

• The Finger Family

• The Lion and the Mouse

• The Lost Lunchbox

• The Stubborn Little Elephant

• The Wheels on the Bus

• Twenty Sharp Teeth

LEVEL 3

• Bingo

• Boribon, the Teddy Bear

• How Much or How Many?

• Humpty Dumpty

• Jack and the Beanstalk

• Jacob, the Naughty Koala

• My Disciplined School

• My Royal Family

• Panda Panda - Love

• Peter Pan

• Postcards from Summer

• Stone Soup

• The Twelve Months

• The Cat and the Mouse

• The Diary of a Cat

• The Family History of Greek Gods

• The Fox and the Crow

• The Fox and the Stork

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• The Future

• The Great Big Turnip

• The Origin of Strawberries

• The Secret Life of Grandpa

• The Tortoise and the Hare

• The World of Sports

• Three Little Kittens

LEVEL 4

• A Trip to Ireland

• Do you want to come?

• Housework My Way

• Little Red Riding Hood

• Long Time No See

• Peter Pan

• Sasha the Siberian Tiger Cub

• The ABC Zoo

• The Ant and the Cricket

• The Banana Superhighway

• The Legend of the Corn

• The Luxurious Ritz

• The Secret of Tiny Tusks Island

• The Sunshine Pancake Shack

• The Tale of Peter Rabbit

LEVEL 5

• A Busy School Year

• Anup and the Wonderful Oven

• Endangered Species

• Food Around the World

• Healthy Living

• How the Rabbit Killed the Giant

• If I Were a Grown-Up

• Love Me Do - A Beatles Story

• On a Job Hunt

• Rockin’ Robin

• Senior Love

• Strange British Traditions

• The Emperor’s New Clothes

• The Magic Mirror

• The Secrets of Communication

• To Book a Hotel Room

• Weather Forecast

• Weird and Wonderful

The Guiness Book of Records

• Who’ve Done It

LEVEL 6

• Alice’s Adventures in

Wonderland

• Just Who Does This Child

Take After?

• Promises like Pie-Crust

• The Little Prince

• The Sheep

• The Tyger

• The Yellow Wallpaper

• UK Architecture

• UK Cuisine

• UK Folklore

• UK Geography

• UK History

• UK Literature

• UK Pop Culture

• UK Science & Technology

• UK Visual Art and Cinema

• Welcome to London

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