Barnabus and Jenny – A Magical, Drama-Based English Teaching Tool

Barnabus, the big-bellied toy Lion arrives in a humble home in Budapest, Hungary, shortly after the fall of the Iron Curtain. He's especially gifted: he can feel, speak and sing. He's madly in love with his wife, Jenny, a smart but captive Lioness wo needs to be rescued from England. Is Barnabus able to accomplish his misson?

We van embark with him on a challenging journey to find his beloved and the his own roots in faraway India. Three cultures, vibrant human and animal characters await the reader on this tire of passage towards freedom, authenticity and true love.

The book serves as an Eblish language teaching tool in a unique form: unlike grader readers, the story of Barnabus takes the learner from beginner level to post-intermediate level over 60 chapters. It is an excellent supplementary material for individual study, language courses and even schools.

The grammar as well as the vocabulary is introduced gradually whilst the story unfolds and the protagonist undergo a real transformation. The book has been tested already in language classes and retreats facilitated by the writer herself.

Orsolya Végh is a writer, tutor, tour guide and esoteric scholar who grew up in Hungary. She also runs mystery theatre workshops and conducts soul-purpose coaching. She's currently based in Budapest.