The value of reading
New Editions Bestseller Readers is a series of carefully chosen classical texts,
retold by modern authors in such a way that students will automatically want to
read more. The aim of the series is to encourage students of English to enjoy
reading for pleasure, rather than just for study. Recent research emphasises the
importance of reading in helping students to learn and develop vocabulary, as
well as giving them a 'feel' for the language in terms of its syntax and modes
of expression.
The enjoyment factor
New Editions Bestseller Readers are illustrated, simplified readers that can
be read in class or at home and have been carefully graded in terms of
vocabulary, syntax, grammar and thematic content to meet the needs of students
at each level. The books have been designed in such a way that students will be
happy to read them because there are no signs of comprehension questions,
exercises, etc. Instead, there is a simple glossary at the back of each book
with an explanation in English of those words that may cause problems for some
students and a separate activity book that provides students with an interesting
way to understand and revise the story they are reading.
What makes New Editions Bestseller Readers special?
They contain all the necessary ingredients students need to motivate them to
read:
an attractive cover design
modern, lively illustrations, appropriate to each level (ranging from full
colour at Levels 1 and 2 to sophisticated monochrome at Levels 5 and 6)
interesting texts
manageable amounts of text on each page
separate activity books
a cassette, recorded by professionals who really know how to tell a story
Levels
There are six levels within a graded vocabulary range as shown:
Level 1 300 words Beginner
Level 2 600 words Elementary
Level 3 1,100 words Pre-intermediate
Level 4 1,500 words Intermediate
Level 5 2,200 words Upper Intermediate
Level 6 3,000 words Advanced
Students will be proud to be seen with a New Editions Bestseller Reader.
All titles are available with
A cassette
An activity book
Students
will be proud to be seen with a New Editions Bestseller Reader.