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  • 30 Important Events – History and vocabulary lessons for ESL students (Self-study)

    Introducing 30 Important Events: Elevate Your English Through Listening to History

    Are you an EFL/ESL student looking for a flexible and effective way to enhance your language skills?

    Dive into the world of history with our new self-study resource: 30 Important Events.

    Tailored for learners aged 16 and up, this package is designed to make language acquisition a journey through time.

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    Key Features:

    Engaging Content:

    Explore 30 stories that shaped our world through concise, 250-word readings. From the Rise of The Roman Empire to the French Revolution to the Information Age, each lesson provides a glimpse into significant events.

    Listening Reinforcement:

    Listening to narrations of the readings, and factual questions and answers will help you master essential phrases. Strengthen your ability to express and comprehend complex ideas, a valuable skill in both academic and everyday settings. 75 MP3s are included!

    Vocabulary Expansion:

    Improve your vocabulary with over 200 important phrases. With clear descriptions and example sentences, you will master expressions essential for understanding historical contexts.

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    Benefits for You:

    1. Enrich Your Knowledge

    2. Enhance Your Vocabulary

    3. Practice Your Listening

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    Contents

    The Rise of The Roman Empire

    The Early Christian Church

    The Fall of The Roman Empire

    The Birth and Spread of Islam

    The Empire of Kublai Khan

    The Rise of The Ottoman Empire

    The Black Death of the 14th Century

    The Renaissance in Europe

    The Protestant Reformation

    The Age of Enlightenment

    The American Revolution and War of Independence

    The French Revolution

    The Conquests of Napoleon Bonaparte

    The American Civil War

    The Abolition of Slavery in the Western Hemisphere

    The Industrial Revolution

    The Unification of Italy

    The Unification of Germany

    The British Empire

    The Chinese Revolutions of 1911 and 1949

    The First World War

    The Emancipation of Women in the West

    The Russian Revolution

    The Great Depression

    The Second World War

    Independence of Former Colonies

    The Cold War

    The Social Revolutions in the West during the 1960s

    The Collapse of the USSR

    The Information Age

    Important Phrases

    Index of Factual Questions

    Discussion Questions

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    Each of the 30 lessons comes with:

    Two MP3s and transcript: A narration about the event and a factual Q&A segment. This immersive audio experience is tailor-made to strengthen your listening comprehension and pronunciation. You also get a transcript of the recordings in PDF, so you can easily follow along.

    Transcript sample (click for larger image):

    Audio samples:

    SAMPLE: The Rise of the Roman Empire

    SAMPLE: The Rise of the Roman Empire – Questions & Answers

    Also included in the PDF file:

    A list of important phrases with an MP3 recording (click for larger image)

    SAMPLE: Letter C

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    Unlock the doors to history, language, and self-improvement with 30 Important Events.

    Elevate your English proficiency while exploring the moments that shaped our world.

    Get your copy now and embark on a journey through time and language.

    PRICE: $20.00

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    If you have any questions, please e-mail us at contact@elr.store.

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