Obw Library 6: 1984 (B2-C1)

In the future country of Airstrip One, you're being watched. Special screens inform the Thought Police about your every move. Winston Smith begins to rebel secretly. Why, he asks. Why does the government spread lies, rewrite history, promote hatred and war? Why are we denied comfort, happiness, beauty, and nature? And why are we allowed no freedom? Why?

CEFR: B2/C1
Word count: 30,889

Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more – the Oxford Bookworms Library has a book for every student.

Written for secondary and adult students the Oxford Bookworms Library has seven reading levels from A1-C1 of the CEFR with over 270 original and adapted texts graded to ensure a comfortable read at every level.

Books are available with audio and selected books are available as e-books on the Oxford Learner’s Bookshelf and other platforms.

Key features:
• Read at a comfortable level with word count and CEFR level on every cover
• Illustrations, photos, and diagrams support comprehension
• Activities build language skills and check understanding
• Audio improves reading and listening skills
• Glossaries teach difficult vocabulary
• Free editable tests for every book
• Oxford Bookworms are available for your tablet or computer through the Oxford Learner’s Bookshelf

Perfect for use in and out of class the Oxford Bookworms Library gives you:

Choice - Students can choose from over 270 books, across a wide range of genres – from crime, fantasy and thrillers, to classics, plays and non-fiction. There’s something for everyone!

Comfort and Consistency - Bookworms are written to a carefully designed language syllabus, judged to be “the most consistent of all series in terms of language control, length, and quality of story” by David R. Hill (ELT journal review). The reliable grading and variety of books available means students practise and improve their English by reading at a comfortable level, with books that really interest them.

Extra Teacher Support - Free editable tests for every book makes it easy to use readers with your class, test your students’ knowledge, and check their comprehension. For more ways of using Bookworms in and out of class watch the Oxford Big Read step-by-step video tips with downloadable worksheets.