Graded Reading & Listening

Category: comic

  • 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

  • The Lost Trousers

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

  • It’s raining cows!

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

  • 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

  • Ding Dong Dave

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

  • 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.

  • 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)