Books and reading – speaking topic

5 words to use

• author – writer of a bookHindi meaning
• chapter – part of a bookHindi meaning
• inspiring – gives motivationHindi meaning
• genre – type of bookHindi meaning
• bookworm – someone who loves readingHindi meaning

Sentence starters

• “A book I really liked is……”
• “It is written by……”
• “It taught me……”

Sample answer (read it aloud, then make it yours)

The book that changed how I think is Wings of Fire by APJ Abdul Kalam. The author writes about his childhood in a small town and how he became a scientist. Every chapter shows that hard work matters more than family background. It inspired me to stop making excuses. I read it in Hindi first, and then in English to improve my vocabulary. Now I read for twenty minutes every night before sleeping.

Follow-up questions to ask your partner

1. Which book do you like most?
2. Do you read in English or in Hindi?
3. Do you prefer books or films?
4. Who is your favourite author?
5. How many books do you read in a year?