A Study in Scarlet + CD (Yer1 A1)

Resumen del libro

The presented history is divided into chapters, preceded by a pictorial presentation of the heroes 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-speaking culture.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-renowned 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.

Biografía del autor

ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE (Edimburgo, 1859 - Crowborough, 1930) fue el escritor más leído de su época gracias a su famosa creación, el detective Sherlock Holmes, bajo cuya sombra siempre vivió tanto su persona como el resto de su obra. Ejerció de médico un tiempo y se especializó en oftalmología hasta que el enorme éxito de sus relatos propició que abandonara la profesión. Dejando a un lado sus diferentes obras de teatro, ensayos, novelas y relatos, Conan Doyle escribió cuatro novelas y cincuenta y seis cuentos protagonizados por Sherlock Holmes y su compañero, el doctor Watson, los cuales sentaron los cimientos para mantener vivo uno de los mitos modernos más famosos y prolíficos de nuestra cultura.