comic – Graded Reading & Listening

Ding Dong Dave: King of the Bell Ringers

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

April 16, 2025

About Ringing Church Bells: FAQ

estimated 40,000 volunteers ring the bells in Britain’s churches. Reading, vocabulary & listening materials for English language learners. With worksheets and ; answers. CER language level: A2/B1 upwards.

April 16, 2025

“Is that the Plaza Hotel?”

Reading worksheet (with link to FCE Reading question) Based on celebrated Art Buchwald spoof.

April 1, 2025

The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde

Classic Oscar Wilde comic ghost story retold for English language learners. An American family refuse to believe their new home is haunted

March 20, 2025

The Lost Trousers

Wrong trousers’ dispute ends in a multi-million dollar court case. Reading and listening for English language learners: level B1

March 7, 2025

It’s raining cows!

Cows raining from the sky? Strange news story with worksheet. English language level: B1

March 7, 2025

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+)

March 6, 2025

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

March 5, 2025

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

February 5, 2025

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

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