B1 – Page 2 – Graded Reading & Listening

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

February 4, 2025

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.

January 7, 2025

Ding Dong Dave

Old Bob is retiring so who will ring the church bells at the wedding of the bishop’s niece?

January 3, 2025

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).

December 20, 2024

Sherlock Holmes: Blue Carbuncle

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

December 6, 2024

Fred and Rita visit a modern art gallery with their college. Fred is not impressed by Abstract Painting by Ad Reinhardt‘What’s it supposed to be? All I can see is black paint.’Fun reading worksheet at intermediate CEF A2

September 19, 2024

Animal Farm by George Orwell

George Orwell classic adapted for young learners. Text, audio, worksheets etc. Ideal for introducing new classes. English language level – intermediate

September 19, 2024

Test Your Medical English

Basic medical English vocabulary quiz for non specialists. Language level: intermediate B1/2

September 1, 2024

The Strange Death of President Garfield

When US President Garfield is shot in 1881 he receives the best medical treatment available. It probably killed him. Listening with worksheet. English language level B1-2

July 22, 2024

What do you know about Ariana Grande?

Fun stuff about the singer and actress. How tall is she? Where does her name mean? What do the tattoos say? Why the halloween masks? Aimed at young English language learners. Listening (A2-B1) and Reading (B2).

July 20, 2024

Category: B1