
Beowulf
Illustrated by Matteo Berton.
STAGE 3 1000 headwords | B1 | Preliminary | Classic
Autori
Anonymous - Retold by Claire Moore
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
Tags
Adventure | Fantasy
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