Gordon Pym +Cd

Arthur Gordon Pym is eighteen years old and wants to become a sailor. With the help of his friend Augustus, he hides on the ship and thanks to this he sets off on a long sea journey, during which he meets pirates, a ghost ship and visits numerous islands to finally reach Antarctica. Structure: The presented history is divided into chapters and preceded by a map showing the hero’s legacy and the Before You Read Activities section containing exercises introducing the reader into the text of the book in terms of vocabulary and grammar.Glossaries with translations of selected words located at the bottom of each page help to better understand the text. After each chapter there is a two-page After-Reading Activities section summarizing the chapter in terms of the content of the presented history, as well as grammar, vocabulary and known language forms, as well as supporting the development of reading comprehension and effective memorization.In the final part of the book there is a four-page Focus on section presenting interesting information related to the author, civilization and English language culture and geographical discoveries. The book is closed with the one-page Test yourself section, which checks the general level of understanding and remembering the history read, as well as the language forms learned, as well as the Syllabus section containing a brief description of the didactic intentions implemented in the book. The rich graphic design (including illustrations made by renowned illustrators of world-renown books) is an excellent visual commentary to the presented story and promotes a better understanding of the vocabulary and expressions found in the text.The book is an excellent tool consolidating the language competences and skills of young people and adults, including reading, listening, writing and speaking.