Reading and books

Today I will tell you about several recent books, or just revisited, that may help make your English more fluid and, at the same time fascinate and entertain you. These texts are extraordinary, never boring and easy enough to read if you want to use them as a “lesson” in English. The Book Thief: La…

Did you know that grammar textbooks can go out of date? They can – especially English books that were written to help students prepare for specific tests. Today I’ll talk to you about a book which is the most up-to-date version in a series. You’ll find it very helpful if you need to take the Advanced level of…

This is yet another book published by John Peter Sloan (English da Zero) to learn English in a short time while having fun. You will be able to learn everything at your own pace and by the end of it you will be able to write and speak English correctly. With patience, you can build the…

He is the most popular English teacher in Italy, in fact most of the leading schools in Italy use this method. We are talking about a book that has brought fame to his multi-faceted artist, in a way that allows him to unite his comedic talent using his undoubtedly good teaching skills. John Peter Sloan…

If you’re looking for an intensive, fast way to learn English, English Made Simple for Everyone is for you. Published by DeAgostini, it consists of a textbook as well as four audio CDs you can listen to at any time, even when you’re driving your car! A fast and easy method  English Made Simple for Everyone consists…

England, England by Julian Barnes is a post modern satire, with a writing style that is a bit old-fashioned, if you are a lover of Dickens and the typical British humor, you will definitely enjoy this! The plot of England, England The story recounts the tale of Sir Jack Pitman, a tycoon of dubious origins…

Do you remember that nice British guy who made everyone laugh so hard on the Zelig stage? Well that was John Peter Sloan, who has always been the kind to aim high from when he was a little kid and wanted to climb a mountain…so much so that he started teaching English to Italians, which…

For most people it’s hard to find the time to take an entire English course. Or perhaps you’ve realised just days before taking off on summer holiday that your English skills are either rusty or non-existent. Unfortunately you can’t just wave a magic wand, but the next best thing is a textbook to help you…

Lots of people who’ve reached an intermediate level of a foreign language risk becoming complacent and thinking they’ll never need to pick up another textbook. Are you one of them? Perhaps you think that the only way to improve your English now is by practicing. There is some truth to this, as practicing is very…

If you’re looking for  book that explains English in Italian for Italians, Instant English by John Peter Sloan is perfect for you. The author has, in fact, thought about a simple and fun way to teach English by moving away from traditional methods. Who is John Peter Sloan? The author of Instant English is an English teacher…