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Query about Passages from Nabokov (fwd)
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From: Vladimir Mylnikov <vmylnikov@yahoo.com>
From Megan Lee:
As a teacher of English as a Second Language, I
suggest that students aquire a sense of the beauty of
the language by reading short passages of literature
and poetry. There is a point in the language-learning
process when students become weary with textbook
English. At this low-to-middle intermediate level I
introduce the best representations of English I can
find that are manageable for their vocabulary
limitations. I'm specifically looking for a passage
that would not be overly difficult for E.S.L.
students, (although a glossary will be studied with
the passage), that demonstrates excellency of writing.
Nabokov switched languages mid-career and wrote
in English with far more beauty, skill and interest
than native writers. I think he is the ideal writer
to introduce to new immigrants. My query to the list
members is:
What short passage (or poem) would you suggest for
these students? The length should be about a half to
one page.
Thank you for your suggestions - Megan
From Megan Lee:
As a teacher of English as a Second Language, I
suggest that students aquire a sense of the beauty of
the language by reading short passages of literature
and poetry. There is a point in the language-learning
process when students become weary with textbook
English. At this low-to-middle intermediate level I
introduce the best representations of English I can
find that are manageable for their vocabulary
limitations. I'm specifically looking for a passage
that would not be overly difficult for E.S.L.
students, (although a glossary will be studied with
the passage), that demonstrates excellency of writing.
Nabokov switched languages mid-career and wrote
in English with far more beauty, skill and interest
than native writers. I think he is the ideal writer
to introduce to new immigrants. My query to the list
members is:
What short passage (or poem) would you suggest for
these students? The length should be about a half to
one page.
Thank you for your suggestions - Megan