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Ideal for elementary learners of English looking to improve or practise their English. The book is filled with useful vocabulary that is carefully graded and easy to understand, it also comes with audio, so that you can listen to the story at the same time as reading.What do you do if you have a boring job in a restaurant, serving fast food to people who have no time to eat? What if you dream of travelling to other countries, but your friends just laugh? Do you stay at home with them?Perhaps you hear that someone has bought the last bag of salt in town. Do you buy a bag from him at a high price?Our world is full of these kinds of problems. They make life interesting, and sometimes very funny. These five short plays show people trying to decide what to do in unexpected situations. About the Author Martyn Ford is a well-respected OUP author.
Five short plays present characters navigating mundane dilemmas and unexpected social pressures in their daily lives. Each play focuses on a protagonist facing a specific, relatable conflict—such as dissatisfaction with a monotonous job, the desire to travel despite peer discouragement, or reacting to local scarcity. The narrative framework utilizes dialogue-heavy scripts designed to be accessible for learners, emphasizing clear communication and situational irony. These stories explore the tension between personal ambition and the constraints of one's immediate environment.
Readers frequently highlight the effectiveness of these plays as a tool for building confidence in English language learners. Discussion often centers on the simplicity of the plots, which allows students to focus on vocabulary acquisition rather than complex narrative structures. Critics note that the humor provides a lighthearted tone that keeps the reader engaged throughout the collection. The balance between character-driven dialogue and clear, actionable language makes this a frequent choice for classroom settings or independent study. Many users appreciate the inclusion of audio, which aids in mastering natural speech patterns and intonation.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2016-06-30
Publisher:
Oxford University Press España, S.A.
ISBN-10:
0194637379
ISBN-13:
9780194637374
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