This diverse anthology of traditional tales from across the Indonesian archipelago includes short stories, origin myths, historical legends, poetry, diary entries, news reports and dialogues. Each of the 20 stories is presented in parallel English and Indonesian versions on facing pages, making this a great resource for intermediate language learners. Although written in the Indonesian national language, the stories hail from many different ethnic cultures and include a number of female characters who reveal the challenges faced by women in Indonesian society. In adopting this approach, the authors make the stories relevant and engaging for students, as well as provide fascinating windows onto the regional cultures found among these islands. The stories in this volume include: "Forbidden Love"--A story from West Kalimantan that tells of the tragic love between two first cousins who had to pay a hefty price for their love "Freshwater Dolphins of the Mahakam River"--A story in the form of blog reports from Borneo telling the legend of the freshwater dolphins in the Mahakam River and the challenges faced by the peoples of East Kalimantan "Pitung, the Hero of Batavia"--A story from Jakarta in which a Robin Hood-like figure who stole from the rich to pay the poor, played a heroic role in defending the poor against foreign-run gangs in colonial times And many more! Authors Katherine Davidsen and Yusep Cuandani are experienced language teachers who use these texts in their high school classes at international schools in Jakarta to fulfill the requirements for International Baccalaureate and Cambridge IGCSE curriculum courses in Indonesian language and culture. The stories are graded in terms of difficulty. Each one is accompanied by a set of discussion questions, a detailed vocabulary list, cultural notes keyed to the text and online native-speaker audio recordings. An extensive Indonesian-English glossary is provided at the back of the book.

Let's Read Japanese is a series of graded readers for learners of Japanese that provide stimulating stories and a fascinating window into Japanese culture and society. The books include famous stories from Japan and other parts of the world. They include classic re-tellings of traditional stories, classic tales, and Japanese legends and poems, as well as some newly-commissioned stories. Woven throughout the text are beautiful colour illustrations based on classic and contemporary Japanese art thereby ensuring that the books are both a visual and textual delight. The stories will complement any textbook used by a student of Japanese anywhere in the world and are ideal for either classroom or language school use, or for self-study. Level 2, Volume 2 includes: Vocabulary range: 800 Characters per story: 1500-2000 A2-2 CEFR; Intermediate ACTFL

Taking care of baby

Amelia Bedelia has her hands full when she takes care of Mrs. Lane's baby. As usual, the literal-minded housekeeper mixes things up, but she also wins the heart of her newest and youngest fan.

A great story can lead a reader on a cultural and linguistic journey--especially if it's in two languages! Vietnamese Stories for Language Learners introduces 40 traditional Vietnamese folktales with bilingual Vietnamese and English versions presented on facing pages. Each story is followed by cultural notes, vocabulary lists, and a set of discussion questions and exercises for further comprehension. Online audio recordings by native speakers help readers improve their pronunciation and inflection, while a Vietnamese-English glossary provides an easy way to reference unfamiliar terms. Illustrations by award-winning Vietnamese illustrators Nguyen Thi Hop and Nguyen Dong help to bring these traditional tales to life. This book is a great supplementary reader for self-study learners or in Vietnamese language courses, but will be enjoyed by anyone who wishes to learn about Vietnamese folktales and culture. Learn Vietnamese the fun way--through the country's rich literary history! Audio recordings can be accessed at tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.

Cronicas de America Latina: narrativa de no-ficcion es la primera edicion de una novedosa antologia de cronicas disenada para la ensenanza de espanol avanzado. Los textos, fascinantes y accesibles, permiten que los estudiantes se adentren en la compleja realidad contemporanea, tanto politica como social y cultural, de America Latina, mientras refuerzan la lectura, la redaccion y la conversacion. Los ejercicios, todos ellos disenados a partir de los propios textos, pretenden repasar problemas gramaticales y lexicos tradicionales, con especial enfasis en aquellos que atanen a las variedades dialectales del espanol americano: por ejemplo, el uso del pronombre 'vos'. Este libro es un excelente material de lectura que puede usarse en clases de espanol como segunda lengua o en clases de espanol para hablantes de herencia, tanto en clases de lengua (gramatica o conversacion) como de contenido (cultura). Dividido en nueve capitulos, el material abarca temas cruciales tales como politica, identidad, raza, genero, inmigracion, violencia, exilio, medio ambiente, gastronomia, futbol y musica. Cada texto puede leerse de forma independiente, lo que permite que los profesores seleccionen las lecturas segun las particularidades de cada curso. Pensado en un principio para estudiantes de espanol, esta antologia es sobre todo una lectura indispensable para cualquier persona interesada en la zona que concentra el mayor numero de hispanohablantes en el mundo.

First published in 1913, this book contains an adaptation of Ein Schloss in den Ardennen by the German author Friedrich Wilhelm von Hacklander (1816-77). Aimed at school pupils, the text is presented in German with phonetic transcriptions of difficult words at the foot of each page. A short biography of the author, questions on the narrative and grammatical exercises are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in German literature and the history of education.

The most enjoyable way to learn about an unfamiliar culture is through its stories--especially when they're told in two languages! This book introduces 40 stories from the Philippines through bilingual Tagalog and English texts presented on facing pages. Paired with cultural notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, comprehension questions and free online audio recordings, Tagalog Stories for Language Learners is an excellent resource for intermediate language learners. This compilation includes a mix of traditional folktales retold for a modern audience, as well as several well-known works of contemporary Philippine literature. Along the way, you will meet fabulous mythological characters like the Bagobo goddess Mebuyan and the shape-shifting Aswang. Other characters cope with day-to-day issues, such as the domestic worker who cannot find her keys and a beauty queen who leaves behind her comfortable city life in order to help peasants in the countryside. Four of the stories are by well-known Filipino writers and are presented in complete or partially condensed form. These include: Estrangheritis by Inigo Ed. Regalado (1907)--The writer is critical of Filipinos who exalt all things foreign while, in fact, benefitting from their own land but unappreciative of their national culture. Desire by Paz Latorena (1928)--The story of a Filipino woman who has to deal with the narrow-mindedness of a foreigner who is far more interested in her body than in her personality. Greta Garbo by Deogracia Rosaro (1930)--Monina, who looks like Greta Garbo, plans a weekend getaway with her beau, only to be left at the station waiting, and later discovers he has gone on a honeymoon! Maria Elena Paterno's Sampaguita (1991)--Two popular legends about the Sampaguita (Philippine jasmine flower) which touch on the themes of courage and forbidden love. Stories from different periods are presented so learners get a feel for authentic Filipino texts.

The American Library Association presents a must-read banned book for every week of the year in this beautiful book lover's reading log. Expand your reading list and stand against literary censorship with this one-year reading challenge and book journal! Featuring 52 modern and classic books that have been challenged or banned, from The Hunger Games to Maus, this book log includes ALA's insights into each title as well as writing prompts for further reflection. A perfect holiday stocking stuffer, birthday present, or gift for bibliophiles, librarians, teachers and educators, activists, and rebel readers of all genres! Includes: 52 banned, censored, or challenged book recommendations and the reasons they were banned Room to reflect on each book and how you can relate to it as you complete the challenge Pages for your personal reading log, perfect for sharing on social media or with friends An appendix highlighting the 100 Most Banned and Challenged Books from 2010-2019 and information about how YOU can help fight book banning.