The new, Prosveta publishing, schoolbook on history and civilizations in two parts is designed for 9th grade students from intensive English study high schools. It is in line with the requirements of the teaching of foreign language subjects in the Bulgarian national curriculum. These study books offer a historical insight over the grand sweep of modern history, translated and edited by the Caledonian School of English in Sofia. The school’s ditector, Bryan Stewart, is a masters graduate in history and anthropology and a DELTA qualified English teacher.
The texts have been abridged and adapted to the language level of the students. Within each period of study, primary sources have been attached in order to provide the students with a direct link to the era under study.’The Voice of History’ is followed by a series of questions and tasks related to the period. Again, this is tailored with the level of the students in mind.
The texts, which are written in lively, contemporary English, provide invaluable historical vocabulary and contribute to the development of the linguistic and communicative skills of Bulgarian students.
