Graded Reading & Listening

Category: Reading

  • How do you hide £50 million in cash?

    Language Level: Intermediate  CEFr A2-B1 Before Listening – About Inheritance tax Many countries have an inheritance tax – sometimes called a death duty. This is charged when someone dies and leaves an estate (money, property, investments above a certain value). The person inheriting the estate pays this tax. Listening – to this story about a family…

  • The Last Will and Testament of David Bowie

    David Bowie died in January 2016. His last Will and Testament gave instructions on how his estate was to be distributed

  • The Man who Fell to Earth

    In 1928 the tycoon Alfred Loewenstein fles from London to Brussels. He never arrives

  • 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.

  • Sherlock Holmes: Blue Carbuncle

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

  • 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)

  • A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

    Stave One – Marley Was Dead Introductory materials for new readers A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. With adapted text & audio, PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, character guides and key quotes. Before-Reading-A-Christmas-Carol Worksheet This is an embedded Microsoft Office presentation, powered by Office. Download powerpoint, watch in full screen &/or access slide notes via the player…

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Lucky Brake For Car Thief?

    Car thief has opportunity to steal Nissan. Is this his lucky break? Listening comprehension with extension reading and vocabulary activities. English language level – intermediate