{"product_id":"penguin-readers-starter-level-the-knights-tale-elt-graded-reader-geoffrey-chaucer","title":"Penguin Readers Starter Level: The Knight's Tale (ELT Graded Reader) (Geoffrey Chaucer)","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\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Knight's Tale\u003c\/i\u003e, a Starter level Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework. Starter level is ideal for readers who are learning English for the first time. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present simple and continuous tenses, possessives, regular and irregular verbs, and simple adjectives. Illustrations support the text throughout, and many titles at this level are graphic novels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Knight's Tale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e is a very old story about two knights, Arcita and Palamon. The two men love the Queen's sister, Emily. Do they fight for her?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\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\u003eGeoffrey Chaucer was born in London in about 1342, and is known as 'the father of English Literature'. He rose in royal employment to become a knight of the shire for Kent and a justice of the peace, and was well-read in several languages and on many topics, such as astronomy, medicine, physics and alchemy. His works include \u003ci\u003eThe Canterbury Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTroilus and Criseyde\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Parliament of Fowles\u003c\/i\u003e. He died in 1400 and was buried in Westminster Abbey.\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":65877921562973,"sku":"K092247130","price":8.2,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/8915\/0045\/files\/9224713000001A.jpg?v=1788984587","url":"https:\/\/weltbild.ch\/products\/penguin-readers-starter-level-the-knights-tale-elt-graded-reader-geoffrey-chaucer","provider":"Weltbild.ch Bücher \u0026 Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}