Intermediate – Page 2 – Graded Reading & Listening

Which countries do not have official language?

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

December 21, 2025

What do we know about William Shakespeare?

What do we know about the life of William Shakespeare? Short introduction ideal for new students. Worksheet & and other learning resources

November 2, 2025

The Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle

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

October 20, 2025

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 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

What was special about the Titanic?

What was special about the Titanic? Short listening activity linked to free worksheets quizzes, presentations etc. Aimed at English language level A2 (low intermediate) and above.

April 8, 2025

What happened to the Titanic?

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

April 8, 2025

It’s raining cows!

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

March 7, 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

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

Category: Intermediate