Past Simple: Learning English Through British History and Culture. by David Ronder, Peter Thompson

Past Simple: Learning English through History Past Simple is a fascinating introduction to British history and culture, designed to improve the language skills of adult learners of English but suitable also for use in sixth-forms and FE colleges in Britain. The authors, both practising teachers, succeed in delivering a wealth of historical facts and improving students' language and critical thinking skills all in an engaging, entertaining and often humorous way. Past Simple comprises 22 chapters, 12 on key episodes or periods of British history (such as the First World War), 10 on significant themes (imperialism, the growth of democracy, etc.) that run through the story of these islands. Each chapter is based around a central reading text, followed by comprehension and critical thinking exercises, additional primary source material and a focus on relevant language points. There is a clear emphasis on skills development and follow-up extension tasks to encourage Internet and library research. Click here for the Past Simple answer sheets. Past Learning English through British History and Culture A fascinating and informative introduction to British history and culture. 1. Civilizing the The Romans in Britain 2. 1066 and all The Norman Conquest 3. Majesty and King Henry VIII 4. Good Queen Elizabeth I 5. Roundheads and The English Civil War 6. Fire and Samuel Pepys' London 7. The longest The Victorians 8. A long way from World War I 9. Britain can take The Blitz 10. From the cradle to the The welfare state 11. Cultural The swinging sixties 12. The Iron Margaret Thatcher 1. From barons to ballot The long road to democracy 2. The Bard of William Shakespeare 3. The Sun never The British Empire 4. A special relationship? Britain and the USA 5. A funny old Cricket 6. Seen and not British childhood 7. Auld England and Scotland 7. That cloud in the Ireland 9. A safe Immigrationto Britain 10. An enduring Social class in Britain A flexible classroom resource for students interested in British history and culture.