Penguin Readers Level 7
Digital Minimalism (ELT Graded Reader) : Abridged Edition
(Author) Cal NewportWith carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction. Digital Minimalism, a Level 7 Reader, is B2 in the CEFR framework. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing future perfect simple, mixed conditionals, past perfect continuous, mixed conditionals, more complex passive forms and modals for deduction in the past. Cal Newport is a professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University in the USA. He has written a number of books on computers and technology. This book is useful for anyone who is worried about the amount of time they are spending online and shows them how to use less technology in their life.
Cal Newport
Cal Newport is a computer science professor, author, and productivity expert known for his work on digital minimalism and deep work. He has written several books, including "Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World" and "Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World." Newport's writing style is characterized by its practicality and emphasis on research-backed strategies for improving productivity and focus. His work has had a significant impact on the self-help and productivity genre, challenging readers to rethink their relationship with technology and prioritize deep, meaningful work. "Deep Work" is considered Newport's most famous work, offering a blueprint for achieving peak performance in a distracted world.