Intermediate – Page 2 – Graded Reading & Listening

A Halloween Ghost Story

Classic late-Victorian ghost story adapted for audio. A young couple move to the country. Every night they visit a beautiful local church. Inside there are two marble statues. Why do these statues frighten local people? And what is the secret of the broken marble finger? Adapted from Man Size in Marble (1893) E. Nesbit, writer…

October 30, 2024

What is Halloween? Is it a religious festival?

Hallowe’en or All-Hallows-Eve takes place on the night of 31 October. Hallow is the old English word for saint.

October 30, 2024

Fred & Rita: Modern Art

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

Which countries do not have official language?

Listening activity for upper intermediate – FCE, IELTs etc. With worksheet & answers English language level B1/2

June 21, 2024

Why does the USA not have an official language?

Listening activity for upper intermediate – FCE, IELTs etc. With worksheet & answers English language level B1/2

June 20, 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

What happened to the Titanic?

What happened to Titanic? Short free reading & listening materials including worksheets, quizzes, presentations etc

May 6, 2024

What happened on the Mary Celeste?

In 1871 the Mary Celeste set off from New York to deliver wine to Europe. Two weeks later a deserted ship was found drifting in the sea. The captain and the crew had disappeared…

May 5, 2024

Treasure Island

Classic Robert Louis Stevenson adventure story adapted for English language learners. With audio, presentations, worksheets etc. English language level: low intermediate (B1)

May 4, 2024

The Long Black Veil

Folk song about murder, love, loss, betrayal & a ghost! Listening comprehension (3 minutes/verses). Language level – intermediate B1-2

April 17, 2024

Category: Intermediate