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Product Identifiers

PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100194792153

ISBN-139780194792158

eBay Product ID (ePID)84306016

Product Key Features

Number of Pages112 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameThe Accidental Tourist

Publication Year2009

SubjectEnglish As a Second Language

FeaturesNew Edition

TypeLanguage Course

AuthorAnne Tyler

Subject AreaForeign Language Study

FormatUk-Trade Paper

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight4.1 Oz

Item Length7.8 in

Item Width5.1 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

Intended AudienceEnglish as a Second Language

IllustratedYes

SynopsisClassics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more. Written for secondary and adult students the Oxford Bookworms Library has seven reading levels from A1-C1 of the CEFR.Everyday life in Baltimore, USA, is full of problems - getting the washing done, buying groceries and dog food, avoiding the neighbours... After the death of his son and the departure of his wife, Macon's attempts to run his own life become increasingly desperate - and more and more odd. Meanwhile, he has to get on with his work, writing tourist guides for business people. Then his dog Edward starts to bite people, and he has to send for Muriel, the dog trainer. And day by day, Macon's life gets more and more complicated., Everyday life in Baltimore, USA, is full of problems - getting the washing done, buying groceries and dog food, avoiding the neighbors . . . After the death of his son and the departure of his wife, Macon's attempts to run his own life become increasingly desperate - and more and more odd. Meanwhile, he has to get on with his work, writing tourist guides for business people. Then his dog Edward starts to bite people, and he has to send for Muriel, the dog trainer. And day by day, Macon's life gets more and more complicated., This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students. Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence. Introductions at the beginning of each story, illustrations throughout, and glossaries help build comprehension. Before, during, and after reading activities included in the back of each book strengthen student comprehension. Audio versions of selected titles provide great models of intonation and pronunciation of difficult words., The most consistent of all series in terms of language control, length, and quality of story.David R. Hill, Director of the Edinburgh Project on Extensive Reading.