Beth Winter @bwinter.bsky.social

Because knowing what the classics are about is an element of cultural literacy, even if your reading skills fail with originals. The British Council published simplified classics for ESL learners so that we don't stare uncomprehendingly as someone goes on about the green light or Birnam wood.

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Beth Winter @bwinter.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 30, 2024 at 08:28 UTC

Think of how hard it is to appreciate complex literature in your second (or third or fourth) language. And no, reading in translation isn't always the answer because you need to recognise the English keywords.

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