Recently, we asked the Cambridge ESOL preparation course students to share some recommended reading texts with each other. They could tell about a book, short story, or article that they’d read in English. Here are some of their recommendations:
The 100-year-old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared (by Jonas Jonasson)—recommended by Linus
What’s it about?
After the old man climbs out the window, he will steal a great deal of money from a gangster. During this story, you will read about the unbelievable life the old man had. He’s responsible for many parts of our history.
You might like this text if…
You like amazing stories of heroes and winners, and if you’re interested in the history of the past century.
“Quantum Dots Can Charge Your Smartphone In 30 Seconds” (an article from iflscience.com)—recommended by Mattias
What’s it about?
A new device that can charge your smartphone battery from 0-100% in 30 seconds.
You might like this text if…
You have a smartphone.
The Lucky One (by Nicholas Sparks)—recommended by Stefanie
What’s it about?
The book tells the story of a woman and a man who didn’t know each other but by destiny got involved.
You might like this text if…
You like good characters, scenes about war, and romance all in one.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (by Stephen Chbosky)—recommended by Hyunji
What’s it about?
It’s a story about a teenage boy who’s an outsider and his friends and family.
You might like this text if…
You want to read a book which is not too hard and not too thick.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (by John Boyne)—recommended by Laura
What’s it about?
It’s about an unusual friendship between two boys. One is a Jew in a concentration camp, and the other one is the son of a Nazi commander.
You might like this text if…
You’re interested in history and politics and drama.
Start reading! And check this blog later in the month for part two!