comic – Graded Reading & Listening

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)

December 5, 2024

The Canterville Ghost

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

November 5, 2024

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

July 21, 2024

The Bell Ringer

A bishop needs a new bell ringer for the wedding of his niece. Listening materials for English language learners. With worksheets and ; answers. CER language level: A2/B1 upwards.

July 17, 2024

A Monkey Flies Right

Monkey business on plane arriving in New York. Short listening comprehension with worksheet. English language level B1/2

June 24, 2024

It’s raining cows in Washington

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

June 23, 2024

My Financial Career by Stephen Leacock

Comic tale about River Thames boating holiday. Adapted from Jerome K. Jerome – classic with audio & worksheet. English language level B2+

June 17, 2024

There goes the Bridegroom!

Very unwelcome guest disrupts wedding. Reading and listening materials for English language learners. With worksheets and ; answers. CER language level: A2/B1 upwards.

May 9, 2024

Did that really happen?

Cows raining from the sky? Strange news stories from around the world. Short reading & listening with worksheets (A2)

March 31, 2024

The Lost Trousers

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

February 15, 2024

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