Oxford Bookworms Library Factfiles Level 4: Nelson Mandela

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In 1918 in the peaceful province of Transkei, South Africa, the Mandela family gave their new baby son the name Rolihlahla - 'troublemaker'. But the young boy's early years were happy ones, and he grew up to be a good student and an enthusiastic sportsman. Who could imagine then what was waiting for Nelson Mandela - the tireless struggle for human rights, the long years in prison, the happiness and sadness of family life, and one day the title of President of South Africa?

• Level: Level 4
  
• Language Level: B1/B2
  
• Word count: 16 390
  
• 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
  
• Glossaries teach difficult vocabulary