Aprender ingles with Reza and Craig
Book and author recommendations for learners of English - AIRC493
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Quick takeaways
- Reading before bed can have many benefits, including improving language skills.
- It is important for English learners to explore different genres, such as poetry and nonfiction, when choosing books to read.
Deep dives
Book recommendations to get started with reading in English
If you're looking for new book recommendations in English, this podcast episode has got you covered. Starting with the benefits of reading before bed, the hosts share their excitement for reaching 500 episodes soon. A listener suggests discussing the life of Jorge Luis Borges, a famous Argentine writer, and the hosts provide details about his background and works. They then delve into a list of book recommendations suitable for English learners, including classics like "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl, and "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. They also mention "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho and "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse. Other authors featured in their recommendations are Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Mark Haddon, Robert Frost, and Arthur Conan Doyle. The hosts encourage readers to explore various genres, including poetry and nonfiction, and emphasize the importance of reading for pleasure and improving language skills.
