Nayka Barrios Jaén

The Adventures of Enrique in Panama (English and black/white version)

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Produktbeschreibung

The Adventures of Enrique in Panama is a comprehensible input reader, easy and fun novel. This is an easy reader for English students Level B1/B2. Easy-reader of a fictional story based on a native legend. The author uses English-Spanish cognates and simple grammar, also the most frequent words in English. Not only that, but it contains footnotes and a glossary at the end of the book with all the words used. It is an adventure story that will take the readers to the beautiful scenery in Panama when an exchange student from an International School in Spain goes to Panama and learns about his family's historical past and its connection to the legend of a beautifully shaped mountain named "La India Dormida", which attracts many visitors to the valley. It is a delightful story, presented with creative and authentic illustrations by Panamanian artists. The character lived his adventure in "El Valle de Antón", an extinct volcano with a unique climate that hosts a calm and friendly village. Enrique is an upper school student who lives in the historical agricultural region of Andalusia, Spain. He attends an international school and works at his family's sunflower field business after school and on the weekends. He likes soccer and outdoor activities. Luckily for him, in his junior year, he had the opportunity to be part of a cultural exchange-travel program to go across the Atlantic Ocean to Panama. His best friend Beto joins him. They stay with two different host families. Enrique's host family lives and owns a hostal in "El Valle", and they have a daughter named Lily, who meets him at the airport in her Uber. There was an immediate connection between Lily and Enrique, which develops a friendship that continues beyond the legend of the mountain into the preservation of the trail. "La India Dormida" legendary trail and water springs offer Enrique an enchanted experience. Specifications: ¿ Level B1/B2 CEFR ¿Intermediate Level 5-6 IELTS ¿High-frequency words plus many cognates ¿total unique word count: 1702 ¿59 pages of text ¿written mostly in the present tense ¿setting: Panama This is the English language and color version. See what students and their teachers in Panama at a bilingual International School are saying: "Dear Teacher Nayka, we are delighted that you have taken the initiative to write a book that encompasses all aspects of Panama and our culture. I have shared this book with a group of my HS students, and it has left a lasting impression on all of us. Your book offers a view of Panama, shedding light on its history in a way that is both informative and engaging. Personally, I deeply appreciate how your book delves into the historical and cultural facets of Panama. It not only celebrates the richness of our culture by presenting various captivating stories and legends but also addresses subjects such as business and our currency, the Balboa. Your book is a wonderful contribution that allows us to better understand and appreciate the diverse tapestry of Panama's heritage. Thank you! Sincerely, Teacher J." See what students in Panama are saying: Dear Teacher Nayka, ¡Hola from Panama! We wanted to share that we think your books are super cool! Really intriguing and fun to read. In your book, the way you describe Panama City is so vivid! It's like we can actually see the places you talk about. And when you talk about the legends of the India Dormida, it's like listening to a spooky campfire story - awesome! We also appreciate how your book shows the different perspectives and experiences of students around the world. It helps us learn more about how other cultures see our country. Plus, your book also talks about nature walks, which is fascinating to us. We like the outdoors. We really enjoyed reading it, and it helps us improve our English. Keep writing, gracias"

Produktdetails

• Verlag: BARRIOS LINGUISTICS SERVICES
• Seitenzahl: 84
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. November 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 136g
• ISBN-13: 9798869017581
• Artikelnr.: 69999780