Book Review: Mr Bean

Title: Mr Bean

Author: Richard Curtis and Robin Driscoll

Genre: Comedy

Recommended E.L.I. level: Beginner+ and above

Mr Bean is a book about the famous TV character Mr Bean. In this book Mr Bean works for a museum in London. The manager of the museum doesn't like Mr Bean very much so he sends him to America with a famous painting. When he gets to Los Angeles, Mr Bean has a lot of trouble. He has trouble with the police. He has trouble with his co-workers. He has trouble with, well... everyone really!

This short book uses grammar that is in the Departures book and B+ students have studied or are studying the grammar. This book is perfect for someone who has never read an English book before. It is an excellent starting point for students who want to be able to understand and use real English in real situations. The book also uses the story from the Mr Bean movie so perhaps you could rent that too!

Happy reading!

Gavin.

Mr Bean can be found in the E.L.I. lending library. Ask a teacher if you're not sure!