Graded Reading & Listening

Category: Stories

  • 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

  • Diary of a Nobody

    Diary of a Nobody

    Before Watching/Listening The Diary of a Nobody (1892) is a comic story about a man called Mr Pooter. Which of one these words do you not expect to hear. paint * horse * clotheshorse * servant * garden 2. What is the name of Mr Pooter’s house? You can see it above the door. Quick…

  • The Prisoner of Zenda (A2)

    The Prisoner of Zenda (A2)

    The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope (1894) Classic adventure story adapted for English language learners (lower intermediate level: A2-B1) Rudolf England is in Ruritania for the coronation of his identical cousin.

  • Where is Lance? (A2)

    Where is Lance? (A2)

    Lost dog climbs into a balloon basket – and falls asleep! Free picturebook for young learners with audio and learning activities. English language level: A1-2