English and American Folktales and Folklore: Essential Background Knowledge for English Learning You Can't Afford to Miss

Author: Hao Peng
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features:
· Simplifies complex knowledge in a clear and concise manner;
· Helps you open the door to English background culture;
· Bilingual (Chinese-English) with rich illustrations and engaging "asides," making reading enjoyable.
The purpose of compiling this series, "What You Should Know About English Learning Background Knowledge," is to reveal the cultural "essentials" of the British and Americans. Of course, this is only an initial revelation, but it is a good starting point. Deeper and broader exploration requires readers to accumulate knowledge through daily reading and reflection.
The writing principles for the English materials in this book are simplicity, clarity, and accessibility, ensuring that most content can be understood by middle and high school students and general English enthusiasts without the need for a dictionary. English teachers can use the text in the book directly for teaching without modification when introducing British and American culture.
For ease of learning, we have provided corresponding Chinese translations for the English text. Additionally, to make the series more lively and engaging, we have included some "asides" to offer more related knowledge, broaden readers' perspectives, and inspire further thinking.
· Simplifies complex knowledge in a clear and concise manner
· Helps you open the door to English background culture
· Bilingual (Chinese-English) with rich illustrations and engaging "asides," making reading enjoyable