ELT Readers: Barack Obama

ELT Readers: Barack Obama is an excellent educational book for teenagers who are learning English as a second language. The book offers a unique perspective on the life of Barack Obama, who became one of the most influential leaders of our time. The author covers Obama's early childhood in Hawaii and Indonesia, his Kenyan and American roots, and his decision to run for president. The book features full-color graphics that help students visualize key events and concepts. The People & Places spread at the start of each story introduces the main characters in a visually stimulating and accessible way. The Fact Files section at the back of each reader includes interviews, behind-the-scenes features, and other cross-curricular connections. The self-study activities help students to check their comprehension as they progress through the story.Teachers will appreciate the free online teacher's resource sheets, which provide more activities and follow-up project work. The audio recording of the story accompanies most readers, making it easy for students to improve their listening and speaking skills.Overall, ELT Readers: Barack Obama is a great resource for students who want to improve their English and learn more about the life of one of the most iconic leaders of our time.