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Chapter 5 Five Days In this chapter Mrs Frisby encounters Dragon and she sees the rats moving large wire. Listen and follow along. **Vocabulary with definitions and audio for chapters 1-5. https://teach.italki.com/vocabulary/910556** **Vocabulary with definitions and audio for chapters 5-10. https://teach.italki.com/vocabulary/927367 Send me a message for your free pdf copy of this book. https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/13365914 The sound of the tractor did not necessarily mean that Mr Fitzgibbon was getting ready to plough. He used it for many other things — hauling hay and firewood, for instance, and mowing, and clearing snow in the winter. Mrs Frisby reminded herself of all this as she hurried over to the corner post. That was a very thick fence post at the corner of the garden nearest the farmhouse and the tractor shed. She had discovered long ago that it had, a few inches above the ground, a convenient knot hole with a hollow place behind it in which she could hide, when she had reason to, and watch what was going on in the yard. The cat, Dragon, also knew of its existence, so she had to look sharply when she came out. She came up carefully behind the post, stared this way and that, and then darted around it and up into the hole. All clear. Mr Fitzgibbon had backed the tractor out of the big, cluttered shed where he kept it. Leaving the motor idling, he climbed down from the seat and called to the house. In a moment his older son Paul came out, closing the door carefully behind him. Paul, at fifteen, was a quiet, hardworking boy, rather clumsy in his movements but strong and careful about his chores. In a few seconds he was followed by his younger brother Billy, who at twelve was noisier and had an annoying habit of skimming rocks across the grass at anything that moved. Mrs Frisby did not much care for Billy. ‘All right, boys,’ said Mr Fitzgibbon, ‘let’s haul it out and see about that linch-pin.’ ......

The Adventures of Captain Underpants Chapter 10 The 3-D Hypno-Ring What will George and Harold do with the 3-D Hypno-Ring? Listen and follow along. Send me a message for your free pdf copy of this book. https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/13365914

It is impossible to fully understand and empathize with someone's thoughts and feelings, for they walk their own unique path.

** This story contains graphic and explicit material it is not recommended for children. For mature audiences only. ** 18+ The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig from Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris Illustrations by Ian Falconer Read by me Teacher Alyse. Listen and follow along. Send me a message me for your free pdf copy of this book. https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/13365914 The way the pig is labeled based on his Vietnamese heritage, despite being born in the U.S., mirrors the real-world experiences of many immigrants and their descendants. Even when someone identifies as fully American, they can still be seen as "other" because of their background. The parrot's insistence on framing the pig's identity through an ethnic lens—rather than his actual achievements—reflects how media narratives and public discourse can shape (and sometimes distort) the way individuals are perceived. This is especially important now, given the ongoing discussions about immigration in the U.S. Many immigrants and first-generation Americans face similar struggles with identity, belonging, and how they're portrayed in society. The story also highlights how insecurities—whether about identity, appearance, or status—can be exacerbated by external judgments. Themes and Interpretation • Identity and Stereotyping: The pig’s frustration highlights how labels—whether about ethnicity or body image—can shape and limit a person’s self-perception. • Media Manipulation: The parrot, representing a journalist, distorts facts for a sensationalized story, raising questions about bias and ethics in reporting. • Self-Perception and Insecurity: The pig’s struggles with his body image illustrate how external judgments can create deep-seated insecurities. • Cultural Commentary: The story subtly critiques societal assumptions about identity and heritage, showing how people (or animals) can be boxed in by others’ perceptions.

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The Adventures of Captain Underpants Chapter 9 Four-To-Six Weeks Later What did George and Harold receive in the mail? What will they do with it? Listen and follow along. Send me a message for your free pdf copy of this book. https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/13365914

Many of my English students ask me to recommend a good novel to help with their learning. However, it can be difficult to find the right kinds of stories for language learners! So what kind of books should you choose? 📚 𝗢𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗸 Steinbeck’s writing is simple, which makes it accessible for beginners while still offering powerful themes to explore such as friendship and hope. 📚 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁-𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗛𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗼𝗻 Christopher Boone is an autistic teenager investigating the mysterious death of his neighbour's dog. The language is straightforward, reflecting Christopher's interesting perspective on the world. 📚 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝘅 𝗯𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝗵𝗹 One of the greatest children's authors, Dahl uses a simple language structure which can help readers expand their vocabulary and improve English-speaking skills. The novel tells the story of the a fox who attempts to steal food from a farmer to feed his family. 📚 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲’𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗯 𝗯𝘆 𝗘.𝗕. 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 This is a children’s book, but it's not only a book for kids. This story of friendship between a pig and a spider is relevant for children and adults. The language is simple, which makes it great for beginners. 📚 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗯𝘆 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 This short, political novel tells the story of animals rebelling against their human masters. Orwell uses simple English and the animals speak in short, clear sentences. 📚 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿 When Nick’s parents are killed in a car crash, he is left alone to survive in an empty world. The language in this novel is simple, but it is as thought-provoking as any adult book. 👉 We can discuss books like these in our English classes together! Whether you’re preparing for exams or want to improve your speaking and listening skills, reading a book is a fantastic way to gain new vocabulary, explore new sentence structures and get a good feeling for the language. Book a class with me today to kickstart your language journey! 🧑‍🎓

Chapter 13 A Powder for Dragon Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien Illustrations by Justin Todd How will the rats or Mrs. Frisby move her house with Dragon on the loose? Send me a message for your free pdf copy of this book. https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/13365914 **Vocabulary with definitions and audio for chapters 6-14. https://teach.italki.com/vocabulary/927367 The strange rat was named Arthur. He was stocky, square and muscular, with bright, hard eyes. He looked efficient. ‘You might call him our chief engineer,’ said Nicodemus to Mrs Frisby, ‘as, indeed, you might call Justin the captain of the guard — if we had any such titles, but we don’t. Mr Ages thought Arthur should come along, though he didn’t say why. So we still don’t know what your problem is.’ Isabella was gone. She had dropped her papers on the floor again when the others had entered, and Justin, to her intense confusion and visible delight, had helped her pick them up. ‘Hello, Izzy,’ he said. ‘How’s the reading coming?’ ‘It’s fine,’ she said. ‘I finished the Third Reader last week. Now I’m on the Fourth.’ ‘The Fourth Reader already! You’re getting quite grown up!’ At that she had almost dropped the papers a third time and made a dash for the door. It did not matter, Mrs Frisby noticed, if Justin called her Izzy — just so long as he called her something. Nicodemus closed the door behind her, then sat down on one of the benches, facing Mrs Frisby; the others sat down, too, Mr Ages stretching his splinted leg in front of him. Nicodemus took the reading glass from his satchel, opened it, and through it gravely examined Mrs Frisby’s face. ‘You will forgive the glass and the scrutiny,’ he said. ‘When I lost my left eye, I also damaged the right one; I can see little close-up without the glass — indeed, not very much even with it.’ At length he folded the glass and put it on the table. ‘Now,’ he said, ‘what is it we can do to help you?’ ......