Oxford Read and Imagine Level 1: Ben's Big Swim

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Oxford Read and Imagine Level 1: Ben's Big Swim

Oxford Read and Imagine is a fiction series written for primary and pre-primary students. Young learners follow Rosie, Ben and Grandpa on their adventures and grow up with the characters as they read and learn.

What happens when Rosie, Ben, and Max go to the beach? They want to swim, but it is very windy, and the waves are too big. What does Grandpa do?

CEFR Pre-A1
Word count: 548

  • ISBN: 978-0-19-472267-4
  • Pages: 32
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Dimensions: 210x148 mm

These motivating non-fiction readers are rich in content and beautifully illustrated. Fascinating information in carefully graded language appeals to a broad range of students and supports English across the curriculum, making the series perfect for CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning).

Stunning colour photos, maps, diagrams and charts support understanding, while activities and projects develop language and critical thinking skills.

Listen along with downloadable MP3 Audio.

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Key features

  • Word count: 548
  • 9-level fiction series that grows up with young learners
  • Exciting stories - follow Rosie, Ben, Grandpa and Clunk on their adventures
  • Picture Dictionaries and Glossaries teach new vocabulary
  • Prepare for Cambridge Young Learners English Tests, KET and PET with signposted activities
  • Activities build language skills and check comprehension
  • Learn through fact and fiction - stories at Levels 1 to 6 partner with non-fiction Oxford Read and Discover readers
  • Prepare for Cambridge Young Learners English Tests, KET and PET with signposted activities
  • American and British English audio
  • Free Teacher's Handbook with Photocopiable Worksheets and Answer Keys

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Research shows that the more you read,the better your English becomes.Reading in English improves your listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, fluency and confidence – all vital to exam success.

Using Oxford Read and Discover and Oxford Read and Imagine is a motivating way to help your students increase their contact time with English, both in and out of class. These Graded Readers are written and designed specifically for language learners so they can enjoy reading at their level from the very beginning.

Being able to read a book in English gives students a powerful sense of achievement and a chance to put into practice what they are learning from their coursebooks; it helps them consolidate and expand this language.

How can I use Graded Readers with my students?

For tips and activities on using Graded Readers with your students take a look at the Activity Books and online Teacher’ Handbook with Photocopiable Worksheets and Answer Keys.

To get your students excited about reading visit the Oxford Big Read Junior – a free step-by-step video guide with practical tips, downloadable resources, and monthly blogs and activities.

Visit Oxford Big Read Junior.

Reviews

“Love this e-book! This is something very attractive to children and will even encourage students that do not normally enjoy reading by making it more like a movie or TV show.“ Teacher reviewing Can You See Lions? e-Book.

Part of... Oxford Read and Imagine

Oxford Read and Imagine provides great stories to read and enjoy, with language support, activities, and projects. Follow Rosie, Ben, and Grandpa on their exciting adventures…

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