Descriere - Beowulf with audio downloadable multimedia contents with ELI LINK App
CEFR Level: B1
Theme: Adventure
One of the most universally studied of the English classics, Beowulf is considered the finest heroic poem in Old English.
This epic poem tells the story of Beowulf, a warrior who becomes famous by helping Hrothgar, King of
the Danes. Beowulf kills first Grendel, a horrible demon who terrorizes the Danes every night, and then Grendel's
vengeful mother. Beowulf returns to his own country to become king. Late in life he decides to fight a dangerous dragon and...
Syllabus
Verb tenses Present Continuous: future plans and activities Past Perfect Simple: narrative, reported speech Future with
will: offers, promises, predictions, etc
Modal verbs could: possibility , should (present and future reference): advice might (present and future reference):
possibility used to + infinitive (past habits)
In this Reader you will find:
Background information about this poem | Culture and society in the Middle Ages | Glossary of difficult
words | Comprehension and grammar activities | Final test
