tall tales – Graded Reading & Listening

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

August 2, 2024

The Bell Ringer

A bishop needs a new bell ringer for the wedding of his niece. Listening materials for English language learners. With worksheets and ; answers. CER language level: A2/B1 upwards.

July 17, 2024

A Monkey Flies Right

Monkey business on plane arriving in New York. Short listening comprehension with worksheet. English language level B1/2

June 24, 2024

It’s raining cows in Washington

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

June 23, 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 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

Did that really happen?

Cows raining from the sky? Strange news stories from around the world. Short reading & listening with worksheets (A2)

March 31, 2024

The Lost Trousers

Wrong trousers’ dispute ends in a multi-million dollar court case. Reading and listening for English language learners: level B1

February 15, 2024

Cow Crash (B1)

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

February 23, 2023

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.

February 22, 2023

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