A retelling of the classic tale of Thomas getting a job of his own. Not content with moving freight cars in the yard, Thomas dreams of more, but first he must learn about patience, cooperation, and following instructions.
This upbeat series is perhaps most helpful for parents looking for a resource to help their kids gain a new perspective on matters such as academic success, community involvement, patience, and being part of a team.
Added by: iloveenglishtips | Karma: 3583.10 | Fiction literature | 12 July 2014
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The Patience Stone For far too long, Afghan women have been faceless and voiceless. Until now. With The Patience Stone, Atiq Rahimi gives face and voice to one unforgettable woman–and, one could argue, offers her as a proxy for the grievances of millions…it is a rich read, part allegory, part a tale of retribution, part an exploration of honor, love, sex, marriage, war. It is without doubt an important and courageous book.” from the introduction by Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns
Boris Teaches You English by Using Songs Improved (PDF, audio embedded) Song 17 Guns n' Roses - Patience
Sometimes it is difficult to make an accurate translation because we do not understand certain expressions that are very informal, or some phrasal verbs, idioms, etc. With this work Boris tries to explain to you, in a more standard English, those expressions and phrasal verbs so that you can all get, much better, the main idea of songs. It is not only a song with its lyrics. It has grammar, phrasal verb, and idiom explanations; and some pronunciation.
The acclaimed children's series from Jim Henson Productions is back with this collection containing three episodes in which big, lovable, Bear attempts to teach children about the value of practice and of having patience.
