{"product_id":"penguin-readers-level-2-ballet-shoes-elt-graded-reader-noel-streatfeild","title":"Penguin Readers Level 2: Ballet Shoes (ELT Graded Reader) (Noel Streatfeild)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePenguin Readers\u003c\/b\u003e is an \u003cb\u003eELT graded reader\u003c\/b\u003e series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and \u003cb\u003elanguage learning exercises\u003c\/b\u003e, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to \u003cb\u003ebestselling authors and compelling content\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (\u003cb\u003eCEFR\u003c\/b\u003e). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBallet Shoes, a Level 2 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework. Sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the future tenses \u003ci\u003ewill\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003egoing to\u003c\/i\u003e, present continuous for future meaning, and  comparatives and superlatives. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSisters Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil do not have parents, but they have a very kind uncle. The sisters learn to dance, act and sing at a dancing school. But soon they have no money. What will happen to them?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisit the Penguin Readers website\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAutorenportrait\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eNoel Streatfeild was born in Sussex in 1895 and was one of three sisters. Although she was considered the plain one she ended up leading the most glamorous and exciting life! After working in munitions factories and canteens for the armed forces when WWI broke out, Noel followed her dream of being on stage and went to RADA where she became a professional actress. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe began writing children's books in 1931 and \u003ci\u003eBallet Shoes \u003c\/i\u003ewas published in 1936. She quickly became one of the most popular authors of her day. When she visited Puffin exhibitions, there were queues right out of the building and all the way down The Mall. She was one of the first winners of the Carnegie Medal and was awarded an OBE in 1983. Noel Streatfeild lived in London. She died in 1986.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWeitere Angaben\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBuch (Paperback), B-format paperback, Englisch, 64 Seiten\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Weltbild.ch: Bücher \u0026 Outlet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65877922578781,"sku":"K092246997","price":8.2,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/8915\/0045\/files\/9224699700001A.jpg?v=1788984590","url":"https:\/\/weltbild.ch\/products\/penguin-readers-level-2-ballet-shoes-elt-graded-reader-noel-streatfeild","provider":"Weltbild.ch Bücher \u0026 Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}