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Gems of Wisdom
Inspirational Messages to Enhance the Quality of your Life and Improve your English
Jack Scholes
Disal Editora, 2007, 144 pages

Gems of Wisdom is an assortment of thought-provoking messages taken from sources as diverse as the philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche to the rapper, Ice Cube. This little book is full of opportunities. Inspiring, challenging or just plain funny; each carefully chosen quotation or saying is interesting enough on its own. And any reader can enjoy picking up the book and letting it fall open onto a page that is sure to provide something, be it a motivating idea, a piece of comfort, or a smile.

But for English learners and teachers Gems of Wisdom offers even more. An element of each message is extracted and its function and use in the English language, explored. The book gives examples of individual word use (especially within common or interesting fixed English expressions), vocabulary exploration (word families, synonyms and antonyms, common collocations) and cultural notes, among many other things.

For teachers, the possibilities for classroom use are endless. Many of the messages could be used as a starting point for discussion. You could also use any of the messages as a motivational way to start investigation into a particular grammar or vocabulary topic. To develop creativity and language ownership, students could write their own messages, or a text giving their opinion of the ideas presented in the message. For homework they can research expressions, culture, or the author.

The possibilities really are endless. To sum up, Gems of Wisdom is an enjoyable and interesting “little gem” whatever way it may be used.

The reviewer
Lia Ponton has the CELTA (A) and a first class honours degree in Theatre from Leeds University. She has taught English in Europe, Asia and Brazil. She is Content Development Supervisor at iLang – www.ilang.com. Email: lponton@ilang.com

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