21st September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Father of Science Fiction Born

Sorry for the delay in this episode. We had an island-wide power cut while I was recording. Today's episode is about the famous writer H.G. Wells. Listen here to find out more about him.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ for more details. If you want more information about private lessons at whatever level you need email me at [email protected] Check your understanding Who is H.G. Wells, and what is he commonly known for in the world of literature? How did H.G. Wells' upbringing and education influence his later works in science fiction? Can you name three of H.G. Wells' most famous novels and briefly describe what makes each of them significant in the world of literature? In what ways did H.G. Wells demonstrate his ability to blend science with storytelling in his novels? Besides his contributions to science fiction, what other areas of society and politics did H.G. Wells engage with through his writing, and can you provide an example of one of his works that reflects this engagement?