Graded Reading & Listening

Category: Reading

  • The Wedding

    Easy start picture story for young English language learners English language level: Elementary

  • Ribrock Hotel

    Reading worksheet (with link to FCE Reading question) Based on celebrated Art Buchwald spoof.

  • Beware of the Parrot

    Beware of the Parrot

    The dog is not dangerous but the parrot…

  • Cow Crash (B1)

    Cow Crash (B1)

    This story happened in Cambodia. 1. What is the capital of Cambodia?

  • Bear Hug

    Bear Hug

    Strange tale of a hunter meeting a brown bear in the woods. Listening & reading comprehension with worksheets . English language level: B2 upper intermediate.

  • Whistle and I’ll Come to You, My Lad

    Whistle and I Will Come to You is a classic English ghost story by M.R James. Adapted for audio with linked text & learning activities.

  • The Big Match (A2)

    Classic football story for English language learners. City have reached the FA Cup Final for the first time. Matthew plans to be there at Wembley Stadium with his team. Then his mother brings him some very bad news from ‘The Big Match’ by Kieran McGovern. (Phoenix).

  • The Signalman

    A signalman receives mysterious messages on a lonely rail line. Classic Dickens ghost story, adapted for English language learners. Links to original text, plus full audio, learning activities and teaching notes

  • Sherlock Holmes meets Dr Watson

    Sherlock Holmes meets Dr Watson

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

  • A Thief Regrets

    Teacher appeals to thief – with a surprising result. Short text reading and listening comprehension – with with audio and worksheets. English language level: intermediate