Monday 18 October 2021 | By: Sydney English Teacher
Hi everyone! Thanks for joining me for another blog post! Today we will be having a short book recommendation lesson which introduces you to one of the loveliest stories for young and old: Charlotte’s Web.
This is a wonderful book for your English reading skills development, but also for enjoyment, and the bonus is that there is a cartoon version and a movie version for you to watch and enjoy as well.
Charlotte’s Web is the perfect book for English learning as the language used is beautifully descriptive, it is easy to understand, and you will be introduced to some practical everyday English expressions.
You are guaranteed to enjoy reading Charlotte’s Web and to become absorbed in the beautiful story of Wilbur the pig, Charlotte the spider, and Fern the farm girl as their adventures lead to the miracle which saves Wilbur’s life and makes him the most famous and loved farm animal of all.
Click on the video below to watch and learn, and read the transcript underneath to check your understanding and revise today's book recommendation topic. Also, at the bottom of this post, you'll find a useful summary of the most important points that I have mentioned.
I hope that you enjoy this recommendation - feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or requests, I'm always happy to help.
:) Nicole
From the Sydney English Teacher YouTube Channel
TRANSCRIPT OF THE ABOVE VIDEO: 'Recommended Books For English Learners - Charlotte’s Web - Improve Your English With Books & Films'
Hi everyone, it's Nicole here and I'd like to recommend a book, so that you have something to read.How was the video? Did you enjoy hearing all about the farmyard adventures? Do you think this would be the type of book (or movie) that you'd enjoy? I am certain that once you start you will be completely absorbed by the beautiful story of Wilbur, Charlotte and their friends, and you won't be able to put the book down (or turn the movie off).
Let me summarise the main story for you again:
-This is the story of Wilbur the pig, and Charlotte the spider who have a very special friendship. Charlotte looks out for Wilbur and prevents him from landing on the dinner plate, thereby making him the most famous and special pig in the local area. This is the story of friendship, of love, of trust, and of adventure, it is a feel-good story for all ages which will bring a tear to your eye and a smile to your face.
What a beautiful story - do yourself a favour, get a copy of the book Charlotte's Web and read it (then when you are done, watch the movie to see how much you understood - what a good - and enjoyable - exercise!)
Reading popular English books is the perfect way to learn ‘real’ English, and develop your reading and vocabulary skills in a fun and practical way. It will allow you to understand more of what you read, more of what you hear, to develop your overall comprehension skills, and to be a more confident communicator in everyday life.
Did you enjoy this book recommendation? More book and movie recommendation videos can be found in my YouTube series playlist “Movie and Book Recommendations for English Learners - Develop Your Listening, Reading and Vocabulary Skills - Learn English Through Films and Books” - click here to access the playlist directly: https://tinyurl.com/SETbookandmovierecommendations
My YouTube series on recommended books and movies for English learners is the perfect way for you to expand your cultural and linguistic knowledge - each video focuses on a different book or film and gives you the chance to explore the ‘must-read’ books and ‘must-see’ movies for English learners and native speakers.
Thanks for taking the time to learn with me, it is a great pleasure helping you!
:) Nicole
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