Graded Reading & Listening

Category: A2

  • Can I have a pet crocodile?

    Can you legally own a pet crocodile? Listening comprehension for English language learners, with free worksheet. English language level: low intermediate (A2+)

  • Monkey Flies Economy Class

    Man on flight from Peru keeps a monkey under his hat. Short listening comprehension with worksheet. English language level A2/B1

  • Three Men in a Boat

    Comic tale about River Thames boating holiday. Adapted from Jerome K. Jerome – classic with audio & worksheet. English language level -intermediate

  • Diary of a Nobody (1892)

    Diary of a Nobody (1892) Charles Pooter is a ‘nobody’ – living with his family in a London suburb. Listen to his diary entry about a new ‘wonder paint’. Linked to worksheet & adapted text

  • The Listeners by Walter de la Mare

    Classic ‘ghost poem’ by Walter de la Mare. with worksheet. Adapted for audio poem at English Language Level: Intermediate A2-B1 below.

  • What do you know about Hawaii?

    Fun Facts About Hawaii – short presentation with learning materials. English language level: intermediate+ Listening (A2-B1) and Reading (B2).

  • Sherlock Holmes: Blue Carbuncle

    Adapted opening of the first Sherlock Holmes adventure. Reading worksheet with answers for English language learners. English language level: intermediate.

  • A Christmas Ghost?

    Fred misses the last bus home from his college Christmas party. Walking home though a churchyard, he comes across a very strange scene…. Fun Christmas ‘ghost story’ (B1)

  • Fun Facts About Our Bones

    Ten Fun Facts About Bones – short slideshow with learning activities. English language level – lower intermediate

  • A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

    Stave One – Marley Was Dead Introductory materials for new readers A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. With adapted text & audio, PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, character guides and key quotes. Before-Reading-A-Christmas-Carol Worksheet This is an embedded Microsoft Office presentation, powered by Office. Download powerpoint, watch in full screen &/or access slide notes via the player…