ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Students become confident - literature as their foundation
Writers and English Language Schools
Books offer the teachers a solution for helping students to discover the English language and culture. Well written books can be used in the educational process, for
discussion points and activities, read and share programs, and the guided reading inherent in everyday classroom practice.
These activities will help the willing student with:-
1. Reading and comprehension.
2. Established routines required for independent reading and writing assessments.
3. Critical thinking, content understanding and summarizing.
4. Improving vocabulary and grammar.
5. Literary coaching through conversation, sustained engagement and reflective
analysis.
6. An opportunity for doing meaningful independent work.
Whilst writing we would like to bring your attention to two books written by Patrick Brigham the well known author. Born in the English Home Counties, many of his stories are set in the Balkans, as well as in Oxford, Hampshire, and Berkshire. As the Editor of the first English Language news magazine in Sofia in Bulgaria, he knew first hand about the painful and often violent political changes, after the end of Communism.
Judas Goat The Kennet Narrow Boat Mystery
With an international theme which takes us from a tranquil UK setting, to Bulgaria, Belorussia, South Africa, Taiwan and Peru, it is actually about an arms deal gone wrong.
Starting with a troublesome wrongful identity, this is not the only confusing issue, because the detectives personal life is also under the microscope - all of which you will very soon discover by reading this book, which is full of mystery and suspense.
PATRICK BRIGHAM
The author is available for speaking engagements, virtual visits, electronic autographs and interviews for sustained, collaborative work through a school year or for a one time event. He will share with your students his experience of being a journalist and a writer.
Herodotus The Gnome of Sofia
The true spy in this story is in fact a grinning garden gnome called Herodotus, who resides in the Embassy garden in Sofia, and is full of electronic gadgetry.
Sir Arthur Cumberpot, the British Ambassador has had an unspectacular career now swiftly drawn to a close - due to regrettable circumstances - after his appointment to his post in Bulgaria.
With his very British sense of humor, Patrick Brigham will introduce you to the world of diplomacy, to some aspects of English culture and to the remnants of the English class system.
Share the English stories - Share the culture
For special deals contact the publisher at info@memoirsbooks.co.uk
How to find us
Email: patrick.brigham@gmail.com
Website: www.patrickbrigham.co.uk
Location: Rizia, Evros, Greece
Phone: +30 2552094616
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/374642515968211/
Twitter: @PatrickBrigham