PHOENIX AND THE CARPET, THE - LEVEL 3

is a series of carefully chosen classical texts, retold by modern authors in such a way that students will automatically want to read more. The aim of the series is to encourage students of English to enjoy reading for pleasure, rather than just for study. Recent research emphasises the importance of reading in helping students to learn and develop vocabulary, as well as giving them a "feel" for the language in terms of its syntax and modes of expression.